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Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Martin Conway: That is totally inappropriate, a Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Martin Conway: Typical Fianna Fáil.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Martin Conway: I, like my colleague, Senator Mullins, was perturbed by what appeared in yesterday's Evening Herald. The inquiry would not have happened but for the fact that politicians looked for it. Twenty minutes was spent discussing this critical and serious matter at Cabinet as a result of the public outcry, which was articulated by colleagues such as Senator Mullins in recent days. It is a bit rich...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Martin Conway: There is not even telephone contact. They do not even return a call, which is appalling. The Minister needs to take another look at how this medical card process is being dealt with and perhaps go back to the original model, which was doing it through the community welfare officers. I support the call by Senators Ó Murchú and Quinn on the Deputy Leader for a debate on buying Irish....

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Martin Conway: On a more important matter than bus lanes, I believe the Fr. Kevin Reynolds issue was discussed for 20 minutes at Cabinet yesterday, which indicates how seriously the Government is taking this matter. I commend the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources and the Cabinet for referring the issue to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland and I look forward to a full,...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Martin Conway: Well said.

Seanad: Infrastructure and Capital Investment: Statements, Questions and Answers (22 Nov 2011)

Martin Conway: I agree with the Minister's sentiments on decentralisation. This is a country in which one is only four or five hours away from anywhere. Therefore, decentralisation, in particular the last tranche of it, was flawed. I spoke to the Minister privately about the swimming pool project announced a month or six weeks ago. It was impractical for many counties to take advantage of the funding. I...

Seanad: Infrastructure and Capital Investment: Statements, Questions and Answers (22 Nov 2011)

Martin Conway: While none of us is in agreement with the entirety of the programme, we must all recognise that there is little choice in the matter. This country is being funded by the EU and IMF. We are not where we want to be, and we must deal with that reality. We have to cut our cloth according to our measure, in a situation where our bills are being paid for by others. I have always held the...

Seanad: Infrastructure and Capital Investment: Statements, Questions and Answers (22 Nov 2011)

Martin Conway: I agree with Senator Sheahan's comments on the importance of maintaining connectivity to the regions and facilitating balanced regional development. We must ensure our limited resources are spent prudently, fairly and regionally, so that all citizens are given equal opportunity and access and different areas can perform to the best of their ability. In my own area, County Clare, a review of...

Seanad: Infrastructure and Capital Investment: Statements, Questions and Answers (22 Nov 2011)

Martin Conway: I attempted to begin my contribution several times but was prevented from doing so by interruptions.

Seanad: Infrastructure and Capital Investment: Statements, Questions and Answers (22 Nov 2011)

Martin Conway: I have one simple question.

Seanad: Infrastructure and Capital Investment: Statements, Questions and Answers (22 Nov 2011)

Martin Conway: Will the Minister expand on his comments on the national lottery?

Seanad: Infrastructure and Capital Investment: Statements, Questions and Answers (22 Nov 2011)

Martin Conway: What does he propose in respect of the new licensing arrangements?

Seanad: Infrastructure and Capital Investment: Statements, Questions and Answers (22 Nov 2011)

Martin Conway: Senator Leyden is as comfortable in the Chair as he is on the floor of the House.

Seanad: Infrastructure and Capital Investment: Statements, Questions and Answers (22 Nov 2011)

Martin Conway: The Acting Chairman is not doing his job fairly.

Seanad: Infrastructure and Capital Investment: Statements, Questions and Answers (22 Nov 2011)

Martin Conway: With respect, you are not.

Seanad: Infrastructure and Capital Investment: Statements, Questions and Answers (22 Nov 2011)

Martin Conway: The Acting Chairman is not doing his job fairly and he is not treating me with respect.

Seanad: Infrastructure and Capital Investment: Statements, Questions and Answers (22 Nov 2011)

Martin Conway: The Minister knows from where I am coming on this.

Seanad: Infrastructure and Capital Investment: Statements, Questions and Answers (22 Nov 2011)

Martin Conway: We have a broken economy.

Seanad: Infrastructure and Capital Investment: Statements, Questions and Answers (22 Nov 2011)

Martin Conway: And we cannot even afford a cake.