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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Black Market: Discussion with National Federation of Retail Newsagents (13 Mar 2013)

Martin Conway: I ask the Chairman to arrange a meeting with the Minister for Justice and Equality.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Black Market: Discussion with National Federation of Retail Newsagents (13 Mar 2013)

Martin Conway: The limit should be 19 cigarettes, that is, a single packet with a cigarette missing. In other words, one can only bring the packet one actually is smoking and the rest should be banned.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Black Market: Discussion with National Federation of Retail Newsagents (13 Mar 2013)

Martin Conway: I should declare an interest in that I am retailer. I may even be a member of the National Federation of Retail Newsagents, but I am not sure. Ms Drennan's presentation was remarkable. We have had a lot of presentations at this committee since I joined it two years ago. The contents were remarkable, as was the offer on the table. I presume Ms Drennan has costed these port-scanners and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Black Market: Discussion with National Federation of Retail Newsagents (13 Mar 2013)

Martin Conway: What is the organisation's view on the health implications of cigarette smoking?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Black Market: Discussion with National Federation of Retail Newsagents (13 Mar 2013)

Martin Conway: I am aware of that, Chairman, but I would like to hear their thoughts because they are presenting to the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Black Market: Discussion with National Federation of Retail Newsagents (13 Mar 2013)

Martin Conway: She is trying to give up, though.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Mar 2013)

Martin Conway: In the private sector, a company that makes money in the open market is quite entitled to set its wage limits and rates as it sees fit. We may think it is obscene but that is the free market. With banks in this country, it is a totally different situation.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Mar 2013)

Martin Conway: I support the Minister for Finance with his instruction and, I hope, ultimatum to the banks that have been bailed out by the hard-pressed taxpayer in this country to reduce their salaries. They had better act on it fast. Perhaps the Leader could get an update for us on the criminal investigations that are taking place and when we will see delinquent bankers who brought this country to its...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Mar 2013)

Martin Conway: It was remiss of me a couple of weeks ago not to pay tribute to Senator Quinn. I was at the launch next door of his book, Mind Your Own Business. He is a man who can be described as a creator in this country. He has created many much such as reality television, his chain of supermarkets and his enlightened contributions to this House.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Mar 2013)

Martin Conway: Senator Quinn has certainly initiated many a very worthwhile debate in this House.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Mar 2013)

Martin Conway: His latest contribution in terms of planning is apt because my county, no more than the Cathaoirleach's, has been destroyed. A county on the coast of this country with panoramic landscape has been destroyed by very badly developed and planned properties, particularly in the seaside areas. All we can do is learn from this and try to ensure that in future we do right and protect the fabric of...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Mar 2013)

Martin Conway: As St. Patrick's Day approaches, I commend all involved in promoting and encouraging people to visit this country and city, as well as commending our colleague, Senator Eamonn Coghlan, on organising a 5K race in the city this weekend. However, I am most disturbed about the price of hotel rooms in this city for the weekend, for which "Rip-off Republic" has returned in its glory. Hotel rooms...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Public Transport Access (6 Mar 2013)

Martin Conway: From time to time, EU regulations are observed which are supposed to promote equality of access to transport. One such regulation is EU Regulation 181/2011, which deals with the issue of disability access to public transport, specifically, coaches and buses and so forth. To be frank, if this issue had been dealt with by previous Governments, when new equipment was bought over the past...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Public Transport Access (6 Mar 2013)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Public Transport Access (6 Mar 2013)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State for the detailed, comprehensive and positive reply, as always. The fact that no exemptions will be sought or introduced is very welcome. I thank the Minister of State for his wholehearted support in this regard.

Seanad: Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (6 Mar 2013)

Martin Conway: I had not indicated.

Seanad: Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (6 Mar 2013)

Martin Conway: However, I will take the opportunity to speak. I welcome the Minister of State to the House. No tax is easy and certainly, no new tax is easy. Unfortunately, due to the present economic environment and the challenging fiscal difficulties, there is little choice. Property tax is an international norm in that most countries in the world have a very well-established property tax. There are...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2013)

Martin Conway: I support calls by Senator Michael Mullins for the banning of hydrogen sulfide gas in septic tanks and the sale of gypsum in Ireland. It has been banned in the North and in a number of other countries. We have seen already the devastating consequences of the gas. It is clear that there are plenty of alternatives that are less dangerous. I ask the Leader to call on the Minister for Justice...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (5 Mar 2013)

Martin Conway: Cuirim fáilte roimh an tAire Stáit go dtí an Teach. It is always good to see the Minister of State, Deputy Dinny McGinley, who is one of the more seasoned performers and has a fantastic way of distilling information. He is most welcome. Political reform has been needed for a long time and there have been many reports on the issue. Some of my more experienced colleagues will know the...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (5 Mar 2013)

Martin Conway: Well said.