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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)

Martin Conway: I acknowledge that, which is why I waited until the end.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Gambling Control Bill: Discussion (2 Oct 2013)

Martin Conway: It should be covered by them.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Oct 2013)

Martin Conway: I appreciate that clarification. I would have been surprised if Members of this House had been involved in it. I call for an urgent meeting of the Seanad CPP to reverse this appalling situation and I want the Cathaoirleach to facilitate that.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Oct 2013)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Oct 2013)

Martin Conway: Yesterday, I contacted the head usher in order to book the audio-visual room for a presentation from the Irish Deaf Society prior to a Private Members' motion on Irish sign language which I have tabled and which is due to be taken next week. This is an extremely important issue which affects thousands of deaf people throughout the country who find it very difficult to communicate at the best...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Oct 2013)

Martin Conway: It is completely unprofessional and disgraceful.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Oct 2013)

Martin Conway: This makes a mockery not just of the Seanad but also the Houses of the Oireachtas. What should I say to those who were due to brief us on restorative justice and who had made arrangements to take time off work? Should I inform them that a committee comprising Members of this House and the Lower House has decided to prevent the key, important and democratic voice of NGOs from being heard in...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Oct 2013)

Martin Conway: Well said.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Oct 2013)

Martin Conway: I have come this morning from what I would describe as an extremely happy county.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Oct 2013)

Martin Conway: I wish every county could experience what those of us in County Clare have experienced in the past 48 hours. It is incredible to see so many happy, proud people. Senators will agree that the spectacle last Saturday, and two weeks ago, was an incredible example of everything that is good about the game of hurling.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Oct 2013)

Martin Conway: They will agree also that the individuals from County Clare, and Cork, who performed on Saturday did themselves, their families, their counties and their country proud. Davy Fitzgerald is an incredible person. He is an incredible leader-----

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Oct 2013)

Martin Conway: -----and his team are incredible as well. We need to have a debate here on the qualities and the financing of sport.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Oct 2013)

Martin Conway: We need to re-evaluate our priorities and to ensure that sport, which brings so much joy to so many families throughout this country, is properly invested in by this Government. Investing in sport is investing in a healthy lifestyle and in a healthy future for our country. If what I have experienced in the past 48 hours is anything to go by and the confidence in Clare, if we are lucky...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Oct 2013)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Oct 2013)

Martin Conway: Well said.

Seanad: Tackling Bullying in Schools: Statements (Resumed) (26 Sep 2013)

Martin Conway: Exactly. Bullying is an evolving problem that needs a multi-agency approach that starts in the home, continues in schools and, hopefully, will percolate into the community. I hope we will reach a situation in which all interventions where children are concerned will have an antenna for bullying and there will be procedures in place to identify and deal with the issue. There has been great...

Seanad: Tackling Bullying in Schools: Statements (Resumed) (26 Sep 2013)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister to the House and thank him for his contribution, as I thank Senator Power. During my two years in Seanad Éireann I have learned that Senator Power has the good of the people at heart and will work with the Government when it is appropriate and correct to do so. Many of her colleagues in this House share that ethos; she certainly does. The Minister has...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2013)

Martin Conway: I commend Senator David Norris for an excellent contribution and interview on Today FM. I have not yet heard it, but I have received a number of messages telling me it was powerful and that people who are undecided will veer towards voting in favour of keepng the Seanad. I commend my colleague from County Clare, Senator Tony Mulcahy, for his comments to local media that the €20...

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities: Motion (25 Sep 2013)

Martin Conway: Absolutely.

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities: Motion (25 Sep 2013)

Martin Conway: Senator Daly will have an opportunity on 9 October during our Private Members' time to support our motion on Irish Sign Language.