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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Martin Conway: I am told it will be the day the leaving certificate starts. It is unfair on the young people, their parents and the third level institutions that are preparing for next year. Let us get the date or at least tell us when we will be told.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Martin Conway: A sum of €7.8 billion.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 May 2022)

Martin Conway: I extend good wishes to former councillor, Noel Collins, who stepped down from Cork County Council on Monday after 55 years of service to the community of Midleton and the surrounding areas. Mr. Collins was chairman of Cork County Council and he had a unique style of representation. He had no mobile phone, computer or social media. He held his clinic by sitting on the wall outside the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Business of Joint Committee (26 May 2022)

Martin Conway: I am substituting for Senator Seery Kearney.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (26 May 2022)

Martin Conway: I thank our three guests. It has been very enlightening to hear on-the-ground experiences regarding the lack of supports and services. We have an awfully long way to go as a country to get a level of service that is in any way acceptable. I am substituting for Senator Seery Kearney during this meeting, who has spoken at length about the advocacy work that Ms Holmes’s organisation...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (26 May 2022)

Martin Conway: It is ironic.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (26 May 2022)

Martin Conway: I thank the Chairman.

Seanad: Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (25 May 2022)

Martin Conway: Hear, hear.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (25 May 2022)

Martin Conway: I wish Mr. Henry well in his new appointment. I tuned into some of the engagements with colleagues today and I was very impressed with Mr. Henry's knowledge and commitment in taking on this role, which is not easy. There has been a turbulent period in terms of the last couple of nominees for chair. I refer particularly to the last man, who was not in a position to continue. I am delighted...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (25 May 2022)

Martin Conway: Absolutely. I wish Mr. Henry well.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 May 2022)

Martin Conway: Last September, I tabled a Commencement matter on the human papillomavirus, HPV, vaccine. The Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, came in on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, and committed to eliminating the charge for the catch-up vaccination. I was quite disappointed when this was then referred to the national immunisation advisory committee, NIAC, because what this vaccine...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Employment and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (19 May 2022)

Martin Conway: I sincerely thank all of our guests for their contributions, which have been very enlightening. For those who do not know me, I am a Member of the Oireachtas with a declared disability - I have an eyesight difficulty. I am also on the OECD democratic participation advisory panel, which works to see how we can increase the number of people with disabilities who are involved in elective...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Employment and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (19 May 2022)

Martin Conway: It is basically in its infancy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Employment and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (19 May 2022)

Martin Conway: Mr. Murphy mentioned in his opening statement the wage subsidy scheme, which he considers fairly inflexible. Are there wins that can happen quickly if that was to be altered? What would his recommendations be to the Government to make it more flexible? What needs to be done?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Employment and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (19 May 2022)

Martin Conway: Does Mr. Murphy believe there is what we might call a welfare trap or a difficulty that people with a disability find when they start employment and lose benefits? It is a big issue. At some stage, while there are some benefits that need to remain, such as free travel and that type of thing, there is a point where the benefits have to be lost if somebody is in full-time employment. Can he...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Employment and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (19 May 2022)

Martin Conway: It should not even be an issue for discussion, to be honest. Obviously, there is the issue of access to transport. I represent a rural constituency and, as we know, to represent people in politics, I have to get places. I do not drive so I know as well as anybody the importance of good quality public transport. While a lot of progress has been made, we have a long way to go in that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Employment and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (19 May 2022)

Martin Conway: Its role is clear. It advises the Government. It is extremely well funded to advise the Government and to come up with proper action plans. Does Dr. Hartney think it has failed in that duty when it comes to the employment of people with disabilities?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Employment and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (19 May 2022)

Martin Conway: I look at the NDA and I see areas where it does great work, for example, the universal design unit, which is fantastic and is a model throughout Europe in how to achieve universal design. However, there are other areas, frankly, where it has let down people with disabilities, and this is one of them. It has not been in any way strong when it comes to arguing this point. The facts speak for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Employment and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (19 May 2022)

Martin Conway: It is the same principle.