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Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Jun 2013)

Martin Conway: I do not agree. I do not question the Senator's genuine motivation for highlighting the issues. I dealt with a person in my constituency clinic recently who is in receipt of a reasonably good public service pension, as is his wife. His wife is currently in full-time care and he has been left with €250 per week to live on, compared to significantly more than that previously. He...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Martin Conway: I, too, share the sentiments expressed by all speakers on the banking situation. I sincerely hope that action to deal with it can be fast-tracked. I welcome the announcement today of the reversal of resource teaching hours cuts. I agree with Senator Darragh O'Brien on the need for a reversal of special needs assistant, SNA, cuts also. As a matter of fact, there is a need for a reversal of...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Martin Conway: This is the first I have heard of it.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2013)

Martin Conway: Education is extremely important to every parent and family. Ireland is traditionally known as the land of saints and scholars. For many years, the education system has, unfortunately, deprived people with disabilities of a proper education. If it were not for the good graces of special schools, such as those for the blind and deaf and special schools in general, people with disabilities...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2013)

Martin Conway: I would like us to arrive at a situation whereby 10,500 special needs assistants are not required.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2013)

Martin Conway: We must improve the skills of our teachers to such a degree that they can provide the necessary supports. A statement from the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Quinn - not his Department - is an absolute priority at this point.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (19 Jun 2013)

Martin Conway: Where are the abuses?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (19 Jun 2013)

Martin Conway: Will the Senator give specific examples?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (19 Jun 2013)

Martin Conway: On a point of order, I have asked the Senator for specific examples of breaches of human rights.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (19 Jun 2013)

Martin Conway: One never knows.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (19 Jun 2013)

Martin Conway: Like the Senator, I welcome the motion, although it is unfortunate that we need such legislation. The Minister of State, whom I welcome, mentioned some interesting facts in her contribution. Earlier she outlined how many people have been arrested using the powers that we will renew tonight. She also listed the number of prosecutions and pending prosecutions. If the legislation was not...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (19 Jun 2013)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister here to debate this important legislation. I shall commence by giving credit to the last government for introducing the nursing home subvention scheme. It is one of the better schemes and is reasonable. A sign of a good scheme is one that can be tweaked and improved. Senator Darragh O'Brien wondered whether we would be back here next year to debate certain issues...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jun 2013)

Martin Conway: In the mid-west, as in other areas, hospitals are grouped. Ennis General Hospital, together with the hospitals in Dooradoyle and Nenagh, are considered to constitute one hospital campus connected to the Mid-Western Regional Hospital, the university hospital in Limerick. Naturally enough, there will be hiccups in the transitional process envisaged, but I am troubled by a statement from three...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2013)

Martin Conway: There have been several welcome announcements in regard to healthy living initiatives in Clare in recent days, relating to the construction of walkways, cycleways and greenways. The coastal walkway connecting Liscannor and Doolin, for example, was officially opened last Friday. It follows the opening of a beautiful cycle lane between Ennistymon and Lahinch. Today it was finally announced...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2013)

Martin Conway: I agree with my colleague and friend Senator O'Donovan and others who have spoken the terrible tragedy in Passage East. During the Seanad election, I found it to be one of the most beautiful parts of the country when I visited. I would like to pass on my sympathy to the Leader and my colleagues from Waterford on this appalling tragedy. Coming from an area where fishing is a big business, I...

Seanad: Youth Unemployment: Motion (12 Jun 2013)

Martin Conway: That is the type of action that creates jobs. It is on the ground and micro-managing an issue. We need to see enterprise, employment and business nurtured and we need the stranglehold of red tape in this country dealt with. We must see a position where the banks would be more flexible towards business, and I know the Government, behind the scenes, is doing much in collaboration with the...

Seanad: Youth Unemployment: Motion (12 Jun 2013)

Martin Conway: Before concluding, I must point out that there is much happening and the House has a role to play in job creation. Time should be put aside for a rolling debate every few months so that we can air ideas that could ultimately create jobs.

Seanad: Youth Unemployment: Motion (12 Jun 2013)

Martin Conway: Tá fáilte roimh on Aire Stáit isteach. It is wholly appropriate and commendable that Sinn Féin would use its Private Members' time to highlight this issue. No Government, including this one, is above criticism. Regardless of what is done in terms of job creation, more should be done. It is the No. 1 issue in Ireland, as the Minister of State is keenly aware. He comes...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jun 2013)

Martin Conway: I will stick to positive notes, given the sunshine. I commend United Airlines on its launch last Friday of a Shannon-Chicago service five days per week. This is another incremental step in developing a business model for Shannon, one that was instigated by the new independent airport authority. This proves that the policy of an independent Shannon Airport that has severed its links from...