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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2013)

Martin Conway: Is there evidence that could be collated for an investigation?

Seanad: Private Rented Sector: Statements (6 Feb 2013)

Martin Conway: It always does.

Seanad: Private Rented Sector: Statements (6 Feb 2013)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I will be brief and to the point. In fairness to the previous Minister, former Deputy Michael Finneran, and the previous Government, the 2004 Act was revolutionary. It created a new dimension to rental markets and gave rights in what was a haphazard and landlord-driven scenario prior to that. I find it amusing that we spent 800 years trying to...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Feb 2013)

Martin Conway: Along with others I would like to see an apology given to the women institutionalised in the Magdalen laundries, and I believe that will come in due course in an appropriate manner. I urge that that would happen, perhaps during the Oireachtas debates a few weeks from now. I would also like to see these women recompensed financially in some way. A redress scheme is appropriate when we...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill 2012: Report Stage (5 Feb 2013)

Martin Conway: I acknowledge what I consider to be ground-breaking legislation. Senators Jillian van Turnhout and Trevor Ó Clochartaigh have done an amount of research on their amendments. It is interesting to hear about the contrast with the position in the United Kingdom where legislation has been brought forward recently which is, as the Minister has said, the most liberal. Ours is also liberal. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2013)

Martin Conway: I also wish to pay tribute to Senator McAleese, whose office is across the corridor from mine. During the past two years, I have found the Senator to be a generous and genuine individual. It was a pleasure to work with him. The best way in which we might remember Senator McAleese in this House would be by implementing, in full, the recommendations his committee will undoubtedly make....

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2013)

Martin Conway: Bipartisan policy.

Seanad: The Gathering Ireland 2013: Statements (31 Jan 2013)

Martin Conway: It will work.

Seanad: The Gathering Ireland 2013: Statements (31 Jan 2013)

Martin Conway: Agreed. I welcome the Minister to the House. Unfortunately, I missed his speech because I was at the Mass for the late Minister of State, Deputy Shane McEntee, but I am sure it was insightful as always. The Gathering was officially launched in Clare on Sunday. There were not hundreds of people at it, but thousands. It was heartwarming to see how ordinary people have engaged with the...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear. Well said.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

Martin Conway: I will be brief. I wish to express caution in respect of the proposed sale of the national lottery. Over the 25 years of its existence, the affinity every parish and community has had with the national lottery is remarkable. In one way or another, every town and village has received funding from the national lottery for sports facilities, health facilities and so on. It would be...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear. Well said.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

Martin Conway: I will be brief. I wish to express caution in respect of the proposed sale of the national lottery. Over the 25 years of its existence, the affinity every parish and community has had with the national lottery is remarkable. In one way or another, every town and village has received funding from the national lottery for sports facilities, health facilities and so on. It would be...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

Martin Conway: I encourage the Deputy Leader to write to him.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

Martin Conway: I welcome the speech overnight by President Obama in which he indicated he will initiate legislation for the undocumented immigrants - estimated at 11 million people - living in the United States. That follows a bipartisan statement of principles, with four Democrats and four Republicans coming together to issue a set of principles on what they believe could constitute all-party agreement...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

Martin Conway: Well said.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Local Authority Funding (29 Jan 2013)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive reply. Is the Department prepared to give local authorities reasonable flexibility in assessing the new criteria? If a county manager or director of services for infrastructure and roads were to make a recommendation that funding be provided at a certain level, would the Department approve his or her decision or would the criteria be...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Local Authority Funding (29 Jan 2013)

Martin Conway: I appreciate the Minister of State is not the line Minister and thank him for his assistance.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Local Authority Funding (29 Jan 2013)

Martin Conway: In recent years, the funding available for various road schemes has been significantly reduced. Last year, the local road improvement scheme was suspended. Under this scheme, families on privately-owned roads that had fallen into disrepair could come together to fund 15% of the cost of bringing the road up to standard. The funding would then be supplemented by 85% funding from the relevant...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Local Authority Funding (29 Jan 2013)

Martin Conway: In recent years, the funding available for various road schemes has been significantly reduced. Last year, the local road improvement scheme was suspended. Under this scheme, families on privately-owned roads that had fallen into disrepair could come together to fund 15% of the cost of bringing the road up to standard. The funding would then be supplemented by 85% funding from the relevant...