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Seanad: Smarter Travel: Statements (27 Sep 2012)

Martin Conway: Yes. The signs are a positive development. I am delighted to say that they are manufactured by an Irish company based in Ennistymon, County Clare. Is the Acting Chairman happy now?

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)

Martin Conway: Does Senator Leyden not want the centre for Roscommon?

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)

Martin Conway: Correct.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)

Martin Conway: Absolutely.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)

Martin Conway: I also share in the tributes to the former Minister of State, Deputy Róisín Shortall. She made some strong and provocative contributions in this House in the time I have been here. It is ironic that she tendered her resignation on the eve of Arthur's Day, as has been noted already. She was very much to the fore in highlighting the serious problems we have with drink. I commend Senators...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)

Martin Conway: I have already suggested earlier this week, and I will suggest it again, that one radical measure we could take would be to increase the legal drinking age from 18 to 21 years of age. It has been done in the United States with some success but it is enforced there. A 50 year old who walks into a bar in the United States is more likely to be asked for ID than not. That is the sort of...

Seanad: Life-Limiting Health Conditions in Children: Motion (26 Sep 2012)

Martin Conway: I do not propose to go over the ground covered, as most Members on both sides of the House would understand my commitment to the issue. I welcome to the Gallery Mr. Jonathan Irwin, for whom I have a huge regard, with Senator Mary Ann O'Brien. I notice our colleague from the other House, Deputy Mattie McGrath, is also in the Seanad, keeping an eye on proceedings. Perhaps he has an ambition...

Seanad: School Transport: Statements (26 Sep 2012)

Martin Conway: Like the Minister of State, I come from a rural constituency and we are contacted regularly by parents of children who use the school transport system. Funnily enough, this year has not been too bad and we have not had the same level of communication as we did last year. This means the Minister of State must be doing something right. The budget of ¤170 million was reduced by ¤1 million....

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012: Second Stage (26 Sep 2012)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister to the House. He is a frequent visitor at this stage and enters into debate and discussion with us in a very healthy, open and useful manner. I commend the last speaker for his contribution. He was very positive, as always, and I look forward to helpful amendments. It will be interesting to see what they are. I particularly commend Senator Crown for his...

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012: Second Stage (26 Sep 2012)

Martin Conway: There was politicisation of the HSE.

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012: Second Stage (26 Sep 2012)

Martin Conway: Politicisation without accountability.

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012: Second Stage (26 Sep 2012)

Martin Conway: Well said.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2012)

Martin Conway: Following on from the two previous speakers I call on the insurance industry to update and issue a new charter and code of practice. It is a matter of concern that a situation can arise where a person is of the view that he or she is covered for everything in excess of ¤1,000 and then it becomes in excess of ¤10,000. In simple language that can be described as sharp practice, that is, an...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2012)

Martin Conway: We have a serious problem. We could start in the great offices of the House to lead a national crusade to deal with the problem.

Seanad: Homophobic Bullying: Statements (25 Sep 2012)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and, as usual, she has relayed words of wisdom which are appreciated. Bullying, particularly homophobic bullying, is a crime against humanity. While it is a political issue, thankfully, it is not a party political issue. There is unanimity across all political parties that this issue must be addressed and whatever steps must be taken to...

Seanad: Homophobic Bullying: Statements (25 Sep 2012)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and, as usual, she has relayed words of wisdom which are appreciated. Bullying, particularly homophobic bullying, is a crime against humanity. While it is a political issue, thankfully, it is not a party political issue. There is unanimity across all political parties that this issue must be addressed and whatever steps must be taken to...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Sep 2012)

Martin Conway: I look forward to the replay between Galway and Kilkenny on Sunday that I hope will be a thriller as well. Like others today, I pass on my sympathy to the people who have lost their lives in heinous circumstances. I look forward to a Garda response and have no doubt that, as in previous times, this response will be appropriate. We saw a situation in my neighbouring city of Limerick where...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Sep 2012)

Martin Conway: With other colleagues, I welcome the significant job announcements in the mid-west this week. There was the announcement of 400 jobs in Northern Trust in Castletroy, County Limerick. This is the largest job announcement since Dell announced a few years ago that it was scaling back its operations. Some 24 hours earlier there was the announcement of the creation of 300 jobs at the games...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Farm Safety (19 Sep 2012)

Martin Conway: Tá fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I tabled this Adjournment matter before the unfortunate and tragic events in Hillsborough at the weekend. I wrote it and was ready to submit it before the previous term ended. We often get bulletins and updates from different farming organisations, as I am sure the Minister of State did when he was a Deputy. I went through one of these...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Farm Safety (19 Sep 2012)

Martin Conway: I echo all the sentiments expressed by the Minister of State. Let us hope some good will come out of what was an unspeakable tragedy. I heard some of the comments made by Emma Spence on the radio and they were powerful. It is a lesson for all, and it would be a worthwhile endeavour for every citizen to listen to those powerful words. I respect the fact that the Minister of State...