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Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (5 Dec 2012)

Martin Conway: I apologise for being late. I was in the Merrion Hotel. Secretary of State Clinton is in residence there. I recently met a family that was taken aback after being asked to pay ¤25 a week in addition to what the Government is paying to nursing homes under the fair deal scheme. As I do not have a huge knowledge of the intricacies of the scheme, perhaps I am wrong in my understanding that...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (5 Dec 2012)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State for her most comprehensive reply.

Seanad: Budget 2013: Statements (5 Dec 2012)

Martin Conway: Olympic gold standard.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Dec 2012)

Martin Conway: I support calls from the Leader of the Opposition for a debate on the future of An Bord Pleanála. There has been no alteration to An Bord Pleanála's terms and conditions in a very long time. The organisation does quite good work but it could be managed a lot better. The time allowed for appeals to the board is extended on a regular basis and this is very unprofessional in my view. There...

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2012)

Martin Conway: I caution that there are many people in the United Kingdom who are not happy with the bankruptcy tourists coming from this country. Senator Daly is correct in what he said. I too have heard that the UK is considering reviewing the time period for dealing with this. I believe the three-year period is appropriate, but perhaps the Minister should consider reviewing this on Report Stage....

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2012)

Martin Conway: My concern is that if there were personal insolvency agents, effectively, the work would be a side job or they would double up if it was not their core business. In an ideal world that would possibly be the position but I would prefer if this was the core element of the work of personal insolvency agents. On a general point, I commend the Minister for his extremely comprehensive replies. I...

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2012)

Martin Conway: I am aware of that and I have not spoken yet today.

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2012)

Martin Conway: If Committee Stage of every Bill received the same attention from a Minister we would do well.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2012)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Government's announcement yesterday. It is very heartening to hear the comments of Senator Barrett, one of the most eminent transport economists in the country. He spoke of the benefit of this separation for the aviation industry and also for the mid-west region. I note the almost unanimous support for the announcement. That Shannon Airport will be independent of Dublin...

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: That is good.

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: Could we have a bit of order, please?

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: Suigh síos.

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: That is good.

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: May we have order, please?

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: Suigh síos.

Seanad: Europol Bill 2012: Second Stage (29 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch. I too am happy to support this important technical Bill. During his contribution, the Minister, Deputy Shatter outlined in great detail the benefits in terms of the security of the State and of Europe. Over the years we have developed an ad hoc system of co-operation with other police forces, however, under the provisions of the Bill...

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (29 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: I fully support the amendment which makes eminent sense. Just about an hour ago, I had a conversation with Mr. David Duffy, the chief executive officer of AIB, who attended an internal Fine Gael meeting. I spoke to him afterwards and it would appear that AIB is already setting up processes for engaging with these personal insolvency agents. It is a good thing that such an initiative is...

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (29 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: Yes, I am coming to it. The type of supervisory measure proposed in the Minister's amendment is worthwhile and welcome.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: I ask the Cathaoirleach to indulge me briefly. I pay tribute to all Members of the House who took part in the fashion show for motor neurone disease in Tuesday night. Despite some media comment, I commend in particular some of the male Members who took part.