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Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2014)

Martin Conway: Yes. The Hanly report was debated ad nauseam and it committed to ambulance cover 24 hours a day, seven days a week, when at full throttle in Ennis and around County Clare. This is a serious issue and I would like a debate specifically concerning the ambulance services in light of what was raised in the "Prime Time" programme last week, together with the information made available to me over...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2014)

Martin Conway: I extend sympathy to our good friend, Senator John Kelly, on the loss of his father. I commend last week's "Prime Time" programme for its analysis of ambulance services. It raised some concerns. I would like to have a debate in this House on the service. Over the weekend it was brought to my attention that there are ongoing deficiencies in the commitment made to the people of Clare about...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2014)

Martin Conway: He is good but he is not that good.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2014)

Martin Conway: I also express my deep sadness at the passing of my very good friend, Nicky McFadden. She was a friend of mine for many years before she was a Member of this House. I have greatly admired her courage in the past two years as all of us have. I pass on my sympathies to her family, her sister, Councillor Gabrielle McFadden, her children, her grandchildren, her aunt and her staff, including...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Mar 2014)

Martin Conway: I acknowledge the announcement this morning by the Minister of State at the Department of Finance with responsibility for the OPW, Deputy Brian Hayes, that an initial allocation of €19 million would be made available through his offices for flood defence works, following the damage caused in January and February this year. I am delighted that €8.7 million of the total will be...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Mar 2014)

Martin Conway: Like many others, I was saddened to hear of the passing of Christine Buckley today. I met her on a number of occasions in this House and outside it. Her strength of character and determination were inspirational to us all. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam. On a different note, I call on the Leader to organise at some stage for the Minister with responsibility for tourism to visit the...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Mar 2014)

Martin Conway: The Wild Atlantic Way has enormous potential. The €10 million that has been invested is wholly inadequate. We should consider investing additional tens of millions of euro to promote it internationally. This House is a fitting place in which to make statements or have a discussion on the benefits of and the Government's view on the future of the Wild Atlantic Way.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Hospital Accommodation Provision (6 Mar 2014)

Martin Conway: Go raibh maith agat. While I am pleased with the comprehensive reply, I would like this service to open tomorrow, as I am sure would the person who contacted me, who has a loved one who needs the service. Nonetheless, I am realistic and realise it may not happen tomorrow. I note the Minister of State's reply referred to a timeline of this summer which I welcome, although cautiously, as I...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Hospital Accommodation Provision (6 Mar 2014)

Martin Conway: I will certainly speak to the Minister of State, Deputy Lynch, directly. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Sherlock, for his time on this matter.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Hospital Accommodation Provision (6 Mar 2014)

Martin Conway: Go raibh maith agat. Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach arís. I have raised this important issue because I was contacted by a family member of a patient who suffers from dementia. A pre-existing purpose-built dementia unit was located at St. Joseph's Hospital, Ennis, County Clare with significant support from the taxpayer. Unfortunately, the unit is still...

Seanad: Action Plan for Jobs: Statements (5 Mar 2014)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister to the House. The action plan for jobs is beginning to show significant delivery but I must sound a note of caution about a number of things. Obviously, we very much welcome it and the interdepartmental, front-up approach across Government Departments in terms of jobs. The Taoiseach is talking about 2014 being the year for jobs, jobs and jobs and I certainly look...

Seanad: Reform of Further Education and Training: Statements (Resumed) (5 Mar 2014)

Martin Conway: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach. This is an important debate because for a long time I have believed that we should re-orientate our education and training system to balance it somewhat. For too long it has been rather weighted on the points race at second level. As a result, important and key skills which can be acquired through effective apprenticeships...

Seanad: Reform of Further Education and Training: Statements (5 Mar 2014)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Reform of Further Education and Training: Statements (5 Mar 2014)

Martin Conway: I am sure he was delighted. Why would he be reluctant?

Seanad: Reform of Further Education and Training: Statements (5 Mar 2014)

Martin Conway: I assure the Senator that the Minister of State is delighted to be present.

Seanad: Reform of Further Education and Training: Statements (5 Mar 2014)

Martin Conway: Well said.

Seanad: Community Courts: Motion (25 Feb 2014)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State for a comprehensive reply delivered in his usual style, in which he adds words to the prepared reply and it only enhances it. His experience on the ground in Dublin city centre is most beneficial. I agree with the contention of the Minister of State about involving the local authority as a central aspect of community courts. As late as yesterday evening, I...

Seanad: Community Courts: Motion (25 Feb 2014)

Martin Conway: I move: That Seanad Éireann - recognises that a community court could effectively deal with low-level offences, focusing primarily on criminal anti-social behaviour by responding to the underlying problems of offenders; - recognises that a community court may further develop a collaborative working approach among service providers and apply a problem solving approach in respect of each...

Seanad: Community Courts: Motion (25 Feb 2014)

Martin Conway: Similarly, all Members are aware that the Minister probably has immediately pressing matters with which he is dealing expeditiously and efficiently and, I am sure, to the satisfaction of most. That said, in his absence, the Minister of State is eminently appropriate because he is familiar with city life, as well as the challenges faced. Moreover, he is aware of how people can fall into the...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2014)

Martin Conway: -----which might be the line manager in this case, that these entitlements should continue when the staff transfer to local authorities.