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Seanad: Parental Leave Bill 2013: Second Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Martin Conway: I beg you pardon, that was a slip of the tongue. Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Parental Leave Bill 2013: Second Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Lynch, to the House. I understand the Government will not oppose this Bill beyond Second Stage, which is the correct approach to take. Senator White has always been to the forefront in initiating proposals. As a councillor I recall reading positive documents from her both in the area of suicide and care, entitlements and support for older people. I...

Seanad: Parental Leave Bill 2013: Second Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Martin Conway: My apologies, to Senator Quinn. I am sure the ladies in Superquinn were delighted to give her the cartons because I have no doubt, knowing her generosity of spirit and character, that she looked after them with some chocolates at Christmas.

Seanad: Parental Leave Bill 2013: Second Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Martin Conway: I am not surprised the Senator has taken the initiative again with this legislation which will enhance and improve the lives of women who give birth, and fathers. I would caution against increasing maternity leave from 26 weeks to 28 weeks. I would consider, in the current climate, that in the short term at least that is not sustainable financially. I understand we have among the best...

Seanad: Parental Leave Bill 2013: Second Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Martin Conway: In terms of the provisions, the financial difficulties that would be imposed in the current environment by increasing the leave from 26 to 28 weeks is an issue but if the principle of the Senator's Bill was accepted, all these issues could be thrashed out on Committee Stage. Members on all sides of the House could table amendments that might considerably enhance and improve the Senator's...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Martin Conway: The Chair will give some latitude to her fellow Kerry person.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Martin Conway: The Senator should be given a chance.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Martin Conway: Like every Senator I am going to vote against the Seanad's abolition.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Martin Conway: That is obvious. It would be utterly hypocritical of anybody to sit in this House and draw a salary and believe that it should be abolished. There are many positive aspects to the House and a great deal of very positive work is done here. All Senators, of all parties, make very valuable contributions but we must look at the big picture. For the first time in the existence of this House it...

Seanad: Promoting a Sustainable Future for the Post Office Network: Statements (4 Jul 2013)

Martin Conway: This is my first opportunity to welcome the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, to the House and to acknowledge his incredible intellect and ability to read a situation. This is why An Post is in good hands with him. The post office network is a strong brand. Not many people realise the variety of services that it provides. PostPoint is a strong product. The national lottery is also operated by...

Seanad: Promoting a Sustainable Future for the Post Office Network: Statements (4 Jul 2013)

Martin Conway: The Senator did a great job.

Seanad: Adjournment Debate: Tobacco Control Measures (3 Jul 2013)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State for her reply. The Government banned ten packs of cigarettes because they were attractive to young people. Let us now ban 20 and 23 packs; let them have their 25 packs. While I take on board the reply, we need to be up-front and forward thinking and move quickly on this issue. They are sneaky and cheeky in the way they do business. We need to be as sneaky...

Seanad: Adjournment Debate: Tobacco Control Measures (3 Jul 2013)

Martin Conway: I would like to share time with Senator Crown if that is acceptable.

Seanad: Adjournment Debate: Tobacco Control Measures (3 Jul 2013)

Martin Conway: I have raised the issue of the sale of tobacco in this House previously and this Government has demonstrated its dedication to dealing with the scourge of tobacco smoking. The Minister for Health and the Minister of State, Deputy Lynch, whom I welcome to the House, are committed to dealing with this. As part of my other profession I run a shop and I tend to know what the cigarette companies...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2013)

Martin Conway: I congratulate Aer Lingus on its terrific announcement that there will be services all year round between Shannon and Chicago and New York. It is further indication that the Government's aviation policy of giving Shannon Airport its independence is working. It is a further boost to the good news we have had this week about the increase in tourism throughout Ireland, in particular from the...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2013)

Martin Conway: I am not advocating that.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2013)

Martin Conway: That is what is being written about this country internationally. We have a problem. In the past two years the Government has done serious work to rebuild our reputation. We need to redouble our efforts in continuing that. I commend Shaun Connolly of the Irish Examiner-----

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2013)

Martin Conway: -----on his article today. He outlined in detail what is being said in Germany and German publications about what happened under the previous regime and in Anglo Irish Bank. There is a lot of work to be done. It would be useful to hear what our embassies throughout the world are doing to address this serious problem.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Private Security Authority: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Jul 2013)

Martin Conway: I presume the PSA has established protocols with bodies such as the Licensed Vintners Association and particularly the insurance companies. Obviously, a pub or a nightclub will have security to keep the cost of public liability insurance down. It is supposed to reduce costs, not increase them. Are there formal protocols or at least formal contacts in place with insurance companies and the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Private Security Authority: Discussion with Chairman Designate (3 Jul 2013)

Martin Conway: Would Mr. Lappin consider that it would be necessary?