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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Feb 2021)

Martin Conway: ...raise the issue of Ulster Bank. The Ulster Bank network, particularly in County Clare, has been quite successful. I feel sorry for the dozens of people working in the Ulster Bank branch in Ennis and its customers in County Clare. Many of those customers live in rural parts of the county and have benefited from a mobile Ulster Bank service for many years. It has traversed the length and...

Seanad: Report of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Statements (Resumed) (26 Jan 2021)

Martin Conway: Like others I acknowledge your presence in the Chair today, which is most appropriate. I acknowledge that you have spoken regularly on many other issues, but this one in particular. You have a particular insight, which has enormously benefited the discourse. I commend you on that. I welcome the Minister to the House. Nobody could question his sincerity in trying to right the wrongs of...

Seanad: Commencement of Irish Sign Language Act 2017: Statements (15 Dec 2020)

Martin Conway: History was made here today because I do not recall a Member, a Cathaoirleach or a Minister ever speaking in sign language in this House.It is yet another first in the Seanad Chamber. The work the Cathaoirleach has done on this issue has been immense. I can stand here in front of him and say that we would not be where we are today but for what he did, his commitment and dogged determination...

Seanad: Technological Universities Agenda: Statements (2 Dec 2020)

Martin Conway: Under his stewardship and that of the Minister, we will hopefully see another technological university in the mid-west. Ennis in County Clare has the capability, structure and character to be a university town. The Limerick Institute of Technology opening a campus in Ennis this time last year was a significant incremental step towards developing its potential. Ennis is famous for culture....

Seanad: Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (3 Dec 2014)

Martin Conway: Senator Crown's Bill also echoes the type of fresh air and grown-up politics we need in this country. I am glad that the Government, at least on this occasion, is not opposing Second Stage. I hope that follows through into Committee and Report Stages, because the time has come in this House - and, indeed, in the Lower House - that we started taking a more mature approach to Private Members'...

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2013: Report Stage (16 Jul 2013)

Martin Conway: ...this time unless he felt it necessary. There is a massive legislative programme but this legislation is a priority. The Government is effectively trying to micro-manage banks as much as possible, and although I am not saying it is a carrot and stick approach, in order for the economy to work we must have a working banking system. Nevertheless, we cannot let banks get away with doing...

Seanad: Parental Leave Bill 2013: Second Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Martin Conway: I am not surprised the Senator has taken the initiative again with this legislation which will enhance and improve the lives of women who give birth, and fathers. I would caution against increasing maternity leave from 26 weeks to 28 weeks. I would consider, in the current climate, that in the short term at least that is not sustainable financially. I understand we have among the best...

Seanad: Restorative Justice Process: Motion (20 Mar 2013)

Martin Conway: I welcome my good friend, the Minister of State, Deputy Dinny McGinley. The debate has been inspiring and interesting. I inform Senator Denis O'Donovan that it was remiss of me in my earlier remarks not to commend the previous Government for taking the brave initiative to establish the restorative justice commission, the establishment of which led to the pilot projects. It was also remiss...

Seanad: Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (21 Feb 2012)

Martin Conway: ...successful visit, in particular from the point of view of agriculture. We will see the rewards from the visit in the future. I commend the Minister on it. The legislation is non-contentious and is supported by all sides of the House. It is a question of common sense prevailing. We are fortunate in this country that previous Governments, which includes Senator Mooney's party, invested...