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Seanad: Electoral Amendment Bill 2011: Committee Stage (21 Jul 2011)

Martin Conway: The Minister of State's reputation for his diligent constituency work and his national profile speaks for itself. I agree with the broad thrust of Senator Power's arguments. Our political system is not fit for purpose and has not worked for the past 24 years. The Irish experience of national politicians working on issues that should be done by a local councillor is unique to Europe if not...

Seanad: Electoral Amendment Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Jul 2011)

Martin Conway: It was synonymous with Fianna Fáil.

Seanad: Electoral Amendment Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Jul 2011)

Martin Conway: That is because it has been in government for so long.

Seanad: Electoral Amendment Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Jul 2011)

Martin Conway: People were hoodwinked.

Seanad: Electoral Amendment Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Jul 2011)

Martin Conway: The Senator brought up the "vote early and vote often" slogan, with respect.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jul 2011)

Martin Conway: I, too, wish the Taoiseach well in his endeavours on our behalf. I have no doubt he will do a very good job. His words in the Dáil last night were absolutely phenomenal. He proved his finger is completely on the pulse of this great country and its great people. He understands the absolute horror people feel over what occurred in the Catholic Church. I am a practising Catholic and hold...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jul 2011)

Martin Conway: I am quite entitled to make my views known on such an important issue. I have every confidence that the Leader and the committee will make the correct decision in this regard. I join others in commending the Leader on what he has done since taking up his position. He is innovative and, of course, a thorough gentleman. He listens to people and that is what politics is all about. It is a...

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (20 Jul 2011)

Martin Conway: I heard most of the discussion in my office and was highly impressed by the Minister's responses, the detail with which he answered questions and his command of his brief. In the mid-1990s, his father was only a couple of days in office when he participated in negotiations on the Common Fisheries Policy. I have every confidence the Minister will drive job creation through his Department....

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2011)

Martin Conway: I congratulate Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh on the birth of his baby. On the Adjournment yesterday evening I raised the issue of the pan-European emergency telephone number for missing children, 116000. The reply from the Minister of State was detailed and a commitment was given but without outlining a timeframe. Perhaps the Leader can ascertain the timeframe for the number being...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2011)

Martin Conway: -----and the Minister for Justice and Equality to bring company law up to the standards people reasonably and justifiably expect. I look forward to hearing a positive response.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2011)

Martin Conway: Like Senators Quinn and Mullins I pay tribute to all involved in the Superquinn project, particularly the Musgrave family for purchasing the business, keeping it in Ireland and retaining the Superquinn name. Senator Quinn can take great pride from the fact that the Superquinn name has serious credibility in the marketplace in the country. Coming from a background of running a small retail...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2011)

Martin Conway: Senator Leyden should withdraw that comment.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2011)

Martin Conway: The comments of Senator Mac Conghail to date have sparked the imagination of people and I thank him for his invitation to "Translations" which I hope to attend next week or the week after. I had tabled matters on the Adjournment which the Cathaoirleach correctly ruled out of order on two separate occasions. I accept his ruling. I thank the Leader for his interventions following the seven...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2011)

Martin Conway: On a point of order, it is quite inappropriate, given the sensitive nature of what we have been discussing this morning, that the Senator should go down this line of dialogue.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2011)

Martin Conway: It most definitely is a point of order, given the sensitive nature of the Cloyne report.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2011)

Martin Conway: It is absolutely appalling to think that anybody would go down that line of comment.

Seanad: Finance (No. 3) Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage (13 Jul 2011)

Martin Conway: Although I had not intended to speak on this Bill, it is significant legislation. It is extremely important and while I have absolute respect for Seanadóir Mullen and agree with many of his sentiments, I do not agree with him in respect of the civil partnership legislation, which I believe to have been necessary. I agree with him on his issues regarding equality and the definition thereof....

Seanad: Finance (No. 3) Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage (13 Jul 2011)

Martin Conway: Approximately 12 months ago, I was approached by a constituent who informed me about a couple's intention to buy a house. One element of the relationship already owned property while the other did not. The person who did not previously own property felt very hard done by, because the couple was caught for stamp duty in respect of the entire house. That person was of the view, correctly,...

Seanad: Finance (No. 3) Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage (13 Jul 2011)

Martin Conway: Be optimistic.

Seanad: Finance (No. 3) Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage (13 Jul 2011)

Martin Conway: Does that extend to finance?