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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Operations: Discussion with An Garda Síochána (21 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: Could the Commissioner comment on the cold case unit?

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: Senator Barrett's amendment was seconded by Senator Mark Daly.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: I wish to make one point on the ongoing case of Savita Halappanavar. I commend Senator Averil Power on her courage and bravery last weekend-----

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: -----for telling her story, which must have been difficult for her. True leadership is shown by example. She did herself proud last weekend. I wish to raise an issue that has come to my attention in recent days, namely, the RTE drama, ?Love/Hate?, and the absolute violence depicted on the programme. I understand that in last Sunday week?s episode a woman was brutally raped and the...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: Yours cost ¤1.2 million.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: I add my voice to the call made this morning for the Minister for Justice and Equality to fulfil a pledge to the Molloy family and establish a commission of investigation into the brutal murder of Fr. Niall Molloy.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: I was 11 years of age when Fr. Molloy was brutally murdered. That was 27 years ago.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: I have a simple question for the Leader. Justice must be done and why has it not been done? After 18 months in government why has a commission of investigation not been appointed?

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: We are well aware of that.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: I wish to make several points to back up my question.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: I have a relevant question. Will the Leader ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to establish a commission of inquiry into the brutal death of Fr. Niall Molloy?

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: What happened in Clara, County Offaly puts what happened in Donegal and the investigation into it in the ha'penny place.

Seanad: Measures to Address Bullying: Motion (14 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire go dtí an Teach arís. Bullying is a difficult subject but I will commence on a positive note. I know the Minister is committed to dealing with the problem and is trying to figure out the best way to do so. I want to afford him the space to get it right because I would hate it to be done too quickly and for us not to get it right. I am confident the Minister...

Seanad: Measures to Address Bullying: Motion (14 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: The Senator is well able to fight his corner.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: I, too, am deeply concerned by the events, as reported, in University Hospital Galway. It would appear, if the media reports are correct, that the system terminated the life of this unfortunate lady. Such a situation is intolerable in the extreme. I look forward to hearing the full facts of the case. We need to learn from mistakes of this kind. There is no point in engaging in the blame...

Seanad: Public Expenditure and Reform: Statements (8 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: To be fair to all parties concerned and put it bluntly, it is a little silly to be nitpicking about Hallowe'en. I commend the Minister for his contribution, in which he provided a comprehensive review of what was happening in the context of public expenditure reform. We are dealing with a crisis and it is always worth bearing in mind that Ireland is operating within the confines of a...

Seanad: Public Expenditure and Reform: Statements (8 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: A constitutional referendum will be held and the people will have their say. If they are of the view that there is a future for a reformed Seanad, I am sure this will be reflected in the way in which they vote. It will be the responsibility of those who believe in the Seanad to campaign for its retention.

Seanad: Public Expenditure and Reform: Statements (8 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: I look forward to the debate on the matter. As it stands, the Seanad is not working.

Seanad: Public Expenditure and Reform: Statements (8 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: Nobody can state Seanad Éireann is working to maximum effect. There have been numerous reports on Seanad reform, but none of them has been implemented. What is going to happen is that the issue is going to be forced in the latter part of next year.

Seanad: Public Expenditure and Reform: Statements (8 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: The Seanad will have its day in the sun in the same way the referendum on children's rights is having its day. I have no doubt that the good people of Ireland will almost unanimously endorse the constitutional amendment. The Government is doing an extraordinarily good job in extremely difficult circumstances., but there is a long way to go. A great deal has been achieved, but much more will...