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Seanad: Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (17 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: On a daily basis I welcome the Minister to the House. He is always welcome because his insight, including into this legislation, is very positive. Senator Pashcal Mooney's contributions are always constructive and it was no different on this occasion. This legislation is badly needed. I respectfully suggest to all concerned that were it not for the efforts of Deputy Willie Penrose, it...

Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2008: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: This day, 17 December, is a great day. It is my wedding anniversary also. It is great to see all this legislation going through the House. It is shocking, however, that this matter has featured since 2008. It is a great credit to the Minister of State that she acknowledged the three Senators who sponsored the original Bill. It proves the system works, although one may no longer be a...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister to the House and concur with the sentiments expressed by the Minister and Senator Bacik. The legislation has been called for by many people, particularly those who have been the victims of crime. It certainly will equip the courts to impose appropriate sentencing. I hope it will act as a serious deterrent for people who repeatedly engage in criminal activity, which...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Welfare of Ex-Service Personnel: Discussion (16 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: This is a fascinating discussion. I welcome the witnesses and thank them for their presentations. In regard to funding, I think we should consider what our neighbouring countries are doing. Are the local authorities the most appropriate body to provide funding? Should the funding come from the Department of Defence or from central Government as opposed to one local authority stepping up...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: Even though this legislation is groundbreaking, and that view is shared by everyone else in this House, I got a phone call today from a lady whose name escapes me but who was very distressed about the transfer of this service from the Courts Service to the Mental Health Commission. I thought all non-governmental organisations were in support of that move. I do not doubt that the Minister of...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: It will be six months before it is commenced.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: That is the genesis of my point.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: I always believed they were.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: Would it require legislation?

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: They should be taking on an awful lot more.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: On behalf of the Fine Gael group of Senators I too would like to pay special tribute to the Minister of State, Deputy Lynch, on what is ground-breaking legislation. It took almost the lifetime of the Government. That simply shows us how important the legislation is. My comments on perfection earlier were rebutted by one of my colleagues. Anyway, perfection was not achieved by the great...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: Ar 10.30 a.m. maidin amárach.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (11 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (11 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, who is a regular visitor to the House at this stage. I thank Senator Labhrás Ó Murchú for his support for the Bill which is long overdue. We have all heard about the beatings that have taken place around the country, particularly in County Tipperary where the Senator is based and where there has...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: I commend all Members for co-operating with the Leader in a fairly significant legislative period in recent weeks and also for the next week or so. This House has conducted itself very professionally and well in looking after legislation and doing the right thing by the citizens of this country. I also commend An Garda Síochána, the Garda Commissioner and superintendents around...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: I also ask the Leader to facilitate a debate, either today or tomorrow, with the Minister of State, Deputy Simon Harris, on the flooding issue. It has finally come to people's realisation that we have a serious problem with flooding, be it coastal flooding or rivers bursting their banks. I wrote about this extensively after the flooding that took place in 2014 along the coast of County...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: It is agreed.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Dec 2015)

Martin Conway: Can you clarify something for me? I am a little bit of a novice here and maybe a slow learner. On Committee Stage, is it not still possible, even if they are grouped, for one to speak to a specific amendment if one so wishes?