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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Energy Conservation (22 Jan 2024)

Martin Conway: I thank Senator Sherlock and the Minister of State. We have a special Order of Business coming up at 1 p.m. We will suspend proceedings until then.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2024)

Martin Conway: Like others, I must say this is a sad day, but it is also a day of celebration and recognition when we get to say very nice things about our good friend. When we think of words to describe Senator Norris, and many have been mentioned, the word "courage" occurs. What he did over the years took enormous courage.He did use the media when he needed to use the media but he took it on as well....

Seanad: An Bille um an Daicheadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Cúram), 2023: An Dara Céim - Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Second Stage (22 Jan 2024)

Martin Conway: I agree 100% with everything my colleague, Senator Dolan, has said, and indeed others. There is a job of communication to be done here and I hope we learn the lessons from other scenarios within Government and get the communication of this message right. There are people in homes across the country who are caring for loved ones, including elderly loved ones and children with profound...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Families for Reform of CAMHS (17 Jan 2024)

Martin Conway: The engagement during the course of the morning has been an eye-opener, not that we really needed it. The facts and statistics from the witnesses' survey last August are quite frightening. What we have heard about people being referred and having to go private and being referred in again and being told it may not necessarily be appropriate very much reflects an example I have from County...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Families for Reform of CAMHS (17 Jan 2024)

Martin Conway: With regard to the work Families for Reform of CAMHS has done and the very useful survey, are there any takeaways from that for County Clare in particular? I am aware it is very specific but it will be very useful from my point of view. My experience has been very negative.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Families for Reform of CAMHS (17 Jan 2024)

Martin Conway: Obviously the work being done by the witnesses is extremely valuable. Where does the group get its funding from? Is it getting any State funding or is it all just contributions from members and supporters?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Families for Reform of CAMHS (17 Jan 2024)

Martin Conway: And looking for results. That is great. I thank the witnesses. Well done on the very important work you do. I will support the proposals from Deputy Cullinane and others to engage with the HSE following on from today's engagement.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Cultural Institutions (14 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State. Well done to Senator Warfield for raising this extremely important issue today. I wish him and his family a very happy Christmas.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Service Executive (14 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: I want to commend Senator Malcolm Byrne, who has constantly raised this issue in the House. I know how important it is to the people of Gorey and Camolin. I say "Well done" on that. I wish him and his family a very happy Christmas. Our final Commencement matter is from Senator Pauline O'Reilly.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Citizens' Assembly (14 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: Not at all.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Citizens' Assembly (14 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: I thank the Senator for raising an important issue. Education is important for our country and our young people in terms of the economy and their personal development. A citizens’ assembly in that regard is most desirable. I wish the Senator and her family a happy Christmas. I thank the Minister of State for his time this morning. I know he is busy trying to get things wrapped up...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Citizens' Assembly (14 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: The Seanad appreciates the Minister of State’s time and we wish him and his family a happy Christmas as well.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: I join in the tributes to our colleague, Tom Hickey, who is retiring today. In my 13 years as a Member of this House I found that Tom had an inability to say "No" to any request which is a testament to him. I would often come at the last minute for that tour I had forgotten to book and he would always accommodate it. One day David Blunkett was in Dublin and he called in to visit me in the...

Seanad: Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: I welcome the Minister to the House. I can see how upset Senator Clifford-Lee is. These situations are real, they do happen and they do affect people. Whatever one's view is on the termination of pregnancy and what was decided in the referendum, once the law of the land is in place, it needs to be respected. People need to be able to access what are legal services, without being harassed....

Seanad: Hypothermia Scalp Cooling Therapy: Motion [Private Members] (13 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: The Minister is very welcome to the House. I commend Senators Pauline O'Reilly, Garvey and Hackett for introducing a very practical Private Members' motion. This could be achieved for a small cost. This evening the Minister can confirm to the House that the Department will fund the acquisition of this necessary equipment for hospitals in Ireland. There is no reason we cannot do it and I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cardiovascular Health, Stroke and Heart Attack: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: This meeting has been a very interesting engagement and I thank the witnesses for their contributions. In his opening statement, Mr. Macey stated there was a need for a national strategy. How should that national strategy be framed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cardiovascular Health, Stroke and Heart Attack: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: Where does the foundation draw its statistics from?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cardiovascular Health, Stroke and Heart Attack: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: There is not a national database, however. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cardiovascular Health, Stroke and Heart Attack: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Martin Conway: Deputies Shortall and Cullinane asked the other questions I had intended to ask, so they have been answered. I thank the witnesses.