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Seanad: Second Anniversary of Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Statements (22 Feb 2024)

Vincent P Martin: I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber. I thank him for his unequivocal and heartening remarks. These are the latest in a series of consistent remarks of support from the Irish Government since the war began two years ago. I also welcome H.E. Larysa Gerasko to the Chamber. She is a good friend of so many of the Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas. I got to know the ambassador...

Seanad: Situation in the Middle East: Statements (20 Feb 2024)

Vincent P Martin: The human suffering brought about by Israel's military actions is gut wrenching. It is especially reprehensible when one considers that it is being perpetrated by what is called a democratic state. The Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October was clearly abhorrent. The continued holding of hostages is intolerable and they should all be released. Israel's response has been, to say the very...

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (14 Feb 2024)

Vincent P Martin: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire inniu go dtí an seomra dlí don Dara Léamh ar mo Bhille, ar a dtugtar an Bille um Fhoréigean Baile (Leasú), 2024. Ag an bpointe seo, ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil le mo chomh-Sheanadóirí a thacaigh leis an mBille, ina measc an t-iarSheanadóir, David...

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (14 Feb 2024)

Vincent P Martin: I thank all the Senators for supporting this. It has been an excellent debate. I thank them for their encouraging, kind, dedicated commitment to this. People who signed it or wanted to sign it come from every grouping in the Seanad. I hope the Minister takes that on board. We can disagree in this House but there is something about this Bill and what it is trying to protect which goes...

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (14 Feb 2024)

Vincent P Martin: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Death of Former Taoiseach: Expressions of Sympathy (7 Feb 2024)

Vincent P Martin: On behalf of the Green Party grouping, I convey our deepest sympathy to the former Taoiseach's wife Finola, to his family, in particular to our Oireachtas colleague Richard. It is very poignant when we lose one and when one of our own suffers such a direct bereavement, to his many friends and to the Fine Gael family. As legislators, we bring our ideals, experience, vigilance and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (30 Jan 2024)

Vincent P Martin: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, atá tagtha anseo inniu thar ceann an Aire Oideachais, an Teachta Norma Foley. Tá ceist an-mhór le plé. It is disappointing that the Minister, Deputy Foley, is unavoidably absent but the Minister of State is welcome to the Chamber to give her Department's response. In 2017, the school community of Mercy Convent Primary School,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (30 Jan 2024)

Vincent P Martin: I thank the Minister of State for his response and for deputising for the Minister, Deputy Foley, who is unavoidably absent today. Many parents are tuned into Oireachtas TV and some are in the Gallery today. They are all speechless because of these inexcusable delays to date.The Minister of State's response lacks detail. It does not give the parents the concrete information or the concrete...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (30 Jan 2024)

Vincent P Martin: I thank the Minister of State for urging the Minister, Deputy Foley, in that regard. It is much appreciated.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Vincent P Martin: I have not heard anyone say they are opposed to modernisation once it has equity and fairness front and centre. I begin by commending the houseboat community for the solidarity and camaraderie they show, especially for those who do not have a voice and with some who are less fortunate than others. The good atmosphere they are displaying today and the near-record attendance both here and in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Vincent P Martin: Is there no interim measure that can help out in the meantime?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Vincent P Martin: Is Mr. Rowe giving a cast-iron guarantee that it will 100% go back?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Vincent P Martin: I thank Mr. Rowe.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Vincent P Martin: There is latitude in other aspects in Ireland in areas such as the TV licence and medical cards. There is a human understanding that can kick in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Vincent P Martin: What is Waterways Ireland's specific proposal for those who will struggle to pay and who are suffering anxiety?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Vincent P Martin: Will Waterways Ireland demonstrate some latitude? Waterways Ireland is bringing in the charge, not us. Will it be a blanket charge across the board? If people come to Waterways Ireland with a genuinely sad story where they are down on their luck, will they be pushing on an open door and will Waterways Ireland take on board in a humane way their personal situation? It is not them all....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Vincent P Martin: I would welcome that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Vincent P Martin: In its latitude, will Waterways Ireland consider personal applications on genuine merit?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

Vincent P Martin: I thank Mr. Rowe.