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Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Oct 2014)

Martin Conway: The Irish Refugee Council has a problem with the legislation.

Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Oct 2014)

Martin Conway: I welcome Senator Norris's Bill. It is a genuine attempt to put this issue back on the agenda. The House can be proud of the role it plays in terms of highlighting this issue. I commend my two colleagues, Senator Ó Clochartaigh and Senator van Turnhout. They were involved in what was initially the Seanad all-party group on direct provision, which is now the Oireachtas all-party group...

Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Oct 2014)

Martin Conway: I take these concerns seriously because I have worked with the Irish Refugee Council.

Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Oct 2014)

Martin Conway: I went to Lisbon in Portugal with Senator Ó Clochartaigh for a day to look at what they believe to be a more acceptable practice for dealing with people who come requiring asylum. Unfortunately, the Government is not in a position to accept the Bill, but I believe the issue is moving on, and far quicker than previously. Considerable credit should go to some of the reputable journalists...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Appointment of Members of Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: Motion (22 Oct 2014)

Martin Conway: Too often the Government is criticised for not being proactive. The amalgamation of the Human Rights Commission and the Equality Authority is a positive step forward. It creates synergies and efficiencies that will create a strong, dynamic organisation that will ensure issues relating to human rights and equality are at the forefront of political discourse and that actions will be taken, as...

Seanad: Forestry Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2014)

Martin Conway: Well said.

Seanad: Forestry Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2014)

Martin Conway: The Leas-Chathaoirleach is using his discretion.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2014)

Martin Conway: I have just come from the launch of a very important report on sexual violence by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality. I commend the Chairman of the committee, Deputy Stanton, and the two rapporteurs on producing what I consider a ground-breaking report on what needs to be done about the appalling crime of domestic violence. The report makes a number of...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2014)

Martin Conway: An unfortunate leak.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2014)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2014)

Martin Conway: The right choice was made.

Seanad: Joint Policing Committees: Motion (15 Oct 2014)

Martin Conway: I was at the meeting of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality when the group dealing with tourists who have become victims made a presentation, and I was very struck by it. I would point out to the previous Senator that there is a good deal happening in terms of the European victims directive. I am advised by the Minister that legislation on this area will be introduced...

Seanad: Joint Policing Committees: Motion (15 Oct 2014)

Martin Conway: I suppose they are waiting for re-calibration after the local elections.

Seanad: Joint Policing Committees: Motion (15 Oct 2014)

Martin Conway: It has gone on a little too long.

Seanad: Joint Policing Committees: Motion (15 Oct 2014)

Martin Conway: Welcome back.

Seanad: Joint Policing Committees: Motion (15 Oct 2014)

Martin Conway: Someone said that the Senator was in Brussels.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (15 Oct 2014)

Martin Conway: On Tuesday next.

Seanad: Joint Policing Committees: Motion (15 Oct 2014)

Martin Conway: I move: That Seanad Éireann–- recognises the role of joint policing committees in facilitating consultation, cooperation and synergy on policing and crime issues between An Garda Síochána, local authorities and elected local representatives; - recognises the work of joint policing committees in facilitating the participation of the community and voluntary sectors in...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (15 Oct 2014)

Martin Conway: To be fair, the Senator always raises very important points.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (15 Oct 2014)

Martin Conway: While we all fully agree with the sentiments Senator Power expressed, we must be very careful about how we articulate them given that these matters are still before the courts. This legislation is the second Bill the Minister has initiated in the House in a matter of days, again using a mechanism available to initiate Bills in the Seanad. We are always very happy to take Bills in the Seanad...