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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Report of the Review of the Operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2023)

Martin Conway: I appreciate that the Department of Health is probably the most pressurised Department. At the same time, this issue is an extremely important one. As Ms O'Shea has said, the pressure they were under to deliver the report in a timely manner has not really been reflected by the follow on actions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Report of the Review of the Operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Oct 2023)

Martin Conway: That would tie into the fact that the review was left to the very end of the legal period enshrined in the legislation. It was quarter 4 of the last year. Would it be correct to say that the Department of Health, and by extension the Minister, is actively delaying doing anything about the implementation of the report? They are actually using the Joint Committee on Health as an excuse to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tax Code (17 Oct 2023)

Martin Conway: I understand that the Minister of State is here to take two further matters. With his indulgence and agreement, I ask that we let the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary, go ahead now and take the matter he is here to deal with. This will delay the Minister of State, Deputy Chambers, but, unfortunately, that is just how things have worked out.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Artificial Intelligence (17 Oct 2023)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Artificial Intelligence (17 Oct 2023)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State for his time in the House. I know how busy he is.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Safety (17 Oct 2023)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State, and I thank Senator Fitzpatrick for raising that very important issue.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Transport Authority (17 Oct 2023)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State. Senator O'Loughlin has raised a very important issue. It very much affects the people in County Clare because we do not have a short hop zone. I look forward to the process that the Minister of State has outlined. It will make a real difference to people's lives. I apologise to the Minister of State for the confusion at the beginning of his time here. We...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2023)

Martin Conway: I support Senator Byrne in her call for a discussion on the developing situation in University Hospital Limerick, which is extremely concerning. The budget yesterday was a very-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2023)

Martin Conway: The big ticket items in the budget yesterday are there and they are very positive. It certainly achieved a balance by not being an inflationary budget but at the same time helping people when they need help because of the inflationary situation. I very much welcome the announcement made as part of the social welfare package that the free travel scheme will be extended to people who are...

Seanad: Disability Allowance: Motion (11 Oct 2023)

Martin Conway: I second the amendment. I thank Senator Clonan for absolutely focusing a light on the future of people with disabilities in this country, and focusing it onto something that is often talked about but rarely acted on. The Minister’s commitment to people with disabilities is unquestionable. I know this myself as a person with a disability. Whenever I have gone to the Minister on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Martin Conway: Before I ask it, I acknowledge the significant contribution Dr. Hillery has made through a lifetime of commitment in this area. In response to Senator Kyne earlier, Dr. Hillery stated that he did not believe the areas needed to be changed and that they were not too big or too small. In response to Deputy Shortall, it was stated that we need to get all elements of the orchestra right. My...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Martin Conway: Has Professor Lucey anything to add?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Review of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Martin Conway: I am conscious of time and I thank the Chair.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Coast Guard Service (10 Oct 2023)

Martin Conway: I thank the Senator and appreciate that he finished on time because we have six Commencement matters and a tight schedule today. The Minister of State is welcome to the House on this busy day for the Government. I appreciate her time.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Coast Guard Service (10 Oct 2023)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State for her time on what is a very busy day. I appreciate it.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (10 Oct 2023)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State for his time on what is a very busy day for him.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Housing Provision (10 Oct 2023)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State for his time on budget day, which is always a very busy day. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond to the House to take the next Commencement Matter.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Measures (10 Oct 2023)

Martin Conway: The Minister of State will not be able to address what the Senator said about being misled. That is a separate issue and is more of a legal matter.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flexible Work Practices (10 Oct 2023)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State very much for his time on what is a very busy day for him and his staff.

Seanad: Children's University Hospital Temple Street: Motion (4 Oct 2023)

Martin Conway: I move: That Seanad Éireann, in light of the extremely serious revelations at CHI Temple Street and the consequent suspension of surgeries pending the outcome of an investigation in that hospital and the further consequent erosion of trust and confidence in parents, demands that: the External Reviewer: - prioritises and reflects the concerns of the parents of affected children in...