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Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Employment Rights Issues (16 May 2013)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister for his reply. I hope that some provision will be made in the 2014 budget for the scheme because a demand exists. A set of companies which have tried to access equality training before, when it was available, would benefit enormously. We will keep an eye on the matter.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Employment Rights Issues (16 May 2013)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister. The fact that he is here to address this matter is very telling and I suspect there might be some good news. I actually raised this matter on the Adjournment this time last year because the Equality Authority provided what I would describe as extremely cost-effective and successful equality training for small and medium-sized businesses. Many of the businesses which...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2013)

Martin Conway: This morning, I was in Ballsbridge to give a radio interview. I found it remarkable that as I walked into town I was stopped by four groups of tourists looking for directions. This prompted me to wonder why we do not have more electronic signage. Real-time passenger information has recently become available at bus stops. The signs are produced by Data Display based in County Clare. I...

Seanad: OECD Review of Irish Pensions System: Statements (15 May 2013)

Martin Conway: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business: "That we extend the time allocated for this debate by five minutes."

Seanad: OECD Review of Irish Pensions System: Statements (15 May 2013)

Martin Conway: I have just spoken to the Minister. We may be able to facilitate an extra five minutes to facilitate Senator Reilly.

Seanad: OECD Review of Irish Pensions System: Statements (15 May 2013)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister to the House. As she is one of the star performers in Cabinet and is no shrinking violet by any stretch of the imagination, I have no doubt the future of pensions is in good hands. She will work diligently and determinedly to put together a template based on the recommendations of the OECD report referred to by Senator Paschal Mooney. I agree with much of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2013)

Martin Conway: I echo the sentiments expressed about the television licence. I am aware of a number of cases recently where people were sent to jail but were out again in an hour. It is not a good sign and certainly does not give the system any credibility. In conjunction with a new television licence system and structure, there should be a change in the legislation relating to the sentencing of people...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Schools Recognition (14 May 2013)

Martin Conway: The board of management and, in particular, the parents who participate actively in the running and development of the school have convinced me that they have met all of the criteria. They are concerned that permanent recognition continues to be an issue. I ask the Minister of State to check the matter again because I understand the delay is being caused by a specific issue. While I do not...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Schools Recognition (14 May 2013)

Martin Conway: This is the second time in the past 12 months that I have raised this issue on the Adjournment. I am frequently approached by teachers and parents frustrated by the failure of the Department to grant permanent recognition to Mol an Óige national school in Ennistymon, County Clare. The school has been in existence for a number of years and its population is well in excess of 100....

Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2013)

Martin Conway: In recent years we have seen a significant increase in the number of people with disabilities taking part in sports. Let us consider the Special Olympics and more recently the Paralympic Games and the benefits they bring from a health perspective. I call on the Leader to facilitate at some stage before the end of term a debate with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport specifically...

Seanad: Charities Regulation: Motion (1 May 2013)

Martin Conway: The Senator has always behaved.

Seanad: Charities Regulation: Motion (1 May 2013)

Martin Conway: Tomorrow morning at 10.30.

Seanad: Charities Regulation: Motion (1 May 2013)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, who is witnessing a very interesting and stimulating debate. In fact, I would not call it a debate but a discussion. In many ways, it is a pity the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, could not find the two hours in his schedule to listen to all of the contributions because those speaking in this House speak with...

Seanad: Charities Regulation: Motion (1 May 2013)

Martin Conway: The Senator is much more than a pretty face.

Seanad: Charities Regulation: Motion (1 May 2013)

Martin Conway: Well said.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2013)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2013)

Martin Conway: I welcome the publication of the heads of the Bill early this morning. At least people need not now speak in a vacuum but with something on which to go. In order to be positive and move forward this very important issue I suggest to the Leader and to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges that they make the Seanad Chamber available again to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2013)

Martin Conway: Perhaps it has but I am raising it anyway as a point of information.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2013)

Martin Conway: I apologise if it was dealt with yesterday.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2013)

Martin Conway: I am coming to it. I would like the Leader to tell the Chairman of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children that significant and serious discussion on the heads of this Bill will be necessary and that every Member should have an opportunity to listen to all information available and there should be no time restriction. Any competent professional body who wishes to make a...