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

Martin Conway: I have met them as well and I have experienced exactly the same.

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.