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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Elimination of Hepatitis C: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: That is fair enough.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Elimination of Hepatitis C: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: Absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Elimination of Hepatitis C: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: That is okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Elimination of Hepatitis C: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Martin Conway: We have certainly got a far better understanding of this issue this morning. I would like to hear the HSE's perspective on it at some stage. I suspect we will not have time to bring its officials before the committee and engage with them in the way we have engaged with the witnesses. Perhaps we could send them a transcript of the proceedings and ask them to respond. Clearly, they have a...

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

Martin Conway: The situation at Dublin Airport last Sunday was totally unacceptable. Everyone was shocked and horrified that 1,000 people missed their flights from the airport last Sunday. I echo the calls for an immediate recalibration of flights to have them moved from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport and, in particular, Shannon Airport, which has a state-of-the-art security system far ahead of that in...

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?