Results 41-60 of 483 for speaker:Vincent P Martin

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2020: Second Stage (18 Nov 2020)

Vincent P Martin: The young people would not have a chance in that particular constituency.

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2020: Second Stage (18 Nov 2020)

Vincent P Martin: They will have to buy many more. Perhaps a president of a university students' union could come through and steal one of the seats. It was brave in a way for those Senators-----

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2020: Second Stage (18 Nov 2020)

Vincent P Martin: -----to permit and support the extension of the franchise. Perhaps the McDowell vote or the Mullen vote will peter out at a certain height and fall short of the quota - they were very selfless in pushing that through - or perhaps some gimmicky politicians could top the poll. That was a risk we took but it was in the better interests of democracy.

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2020: Second Stage (18 Nov 2020)

Vincent P Martin: Well done to all involved. We are on their side, led by the Minister of State. I ask that people judge him by his actions as well as his words.

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2020: Second Stage (18 Nov 2020)

Vincent P Martin: Senator Mullen does great work on that.

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2020: Second Stage (18 Nov 2020)

Vincent P Martin: Spiritual life.

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2020: Motion (25 Nov 2020)

Vincent P Martin: I am sure the Minister is aware that the very fine Kildare equine tradition is second to none, not just in Ireland but in the world. Its potential is probably still unfulfilled. Kildare should be the world leader and headquarters of the equine industry. If one were to put together what the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield means to snooker, what Alexandra Palace means to darts and what Wembley...

Seanad: Inquiry into the Murder of Mr. Patrick Finucane: Motion (25 Nov 2020)

Vincent P Martin: I welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs and John Finucane, MP for Belfast North, to the Chamber. I was delighted to sign and co-sponsor thus motion on behalf of the Green Party presence in the Republic of Ireland. The Green Party leader in Northern Ireland, Clare Bailey MLA, signed the equivalent motion in Northern Ireland along with the three other party leaders. I agree with Senator...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Dec 2020)

Vincent P Martin: Ireland has a long history of friendship with the people of Ethiopia. It saddens us all to hear recent reports of atrocities and identity-based attacks across the country. With the regional communications blackout, it is difficult to verify the number of deaths and we know thousands have been displaced and will face an uncertain winter. I welcome the Minister, Deputy Coveney's, call last...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Dec 2020)

Vincent P Martin: On a point of order, I apologise in advance to the Leader but I cannot stay to hear her response on the Order of Business because I have to go to a committee meeting. I will play it back later.

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Second Stage (1 Dec 2020)

Vincent P Martin: The Green Party also supports the legislation. On behalf of the Green Party I thank the Minister for his sterling efforts. It was a time for diplomacy and calm heads and he demonstrated these in bucketfuls. There was a temptation to go down the road of Brit bashing and we would have lost heavily if we had fallen for that temptation. I am glad to say we have not done so. I concur with...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement on Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (2 Dec 2020)

Vincent P Martin: I thank the Minister for his time, both today and during our consideration of the Brexit omnibus Bill, read on Second Stage yesterday. It is much appreciated. I can only imagine how busy his timetable is. The Minister referred to the common travel area and the unique relationship between Britain and Ireland. Thankfully, on a very significant day for a maturing democracy, the people of...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement on Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (2 Dec 2020)

Vincent P Martin: I am aiming for the stars and I hope we will hit the ceiling.

Seanad: Annual Transition Statement on Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015: Statements (9 Dec 2020)

Vincent P Martin: I welcome the Minister to the House. It is so important that hope and the recognition of the challenge coexist in the same room; they are not mutually exclusive. I recall the current Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, addressing a public meeting in Naas a few years ago when the latest league tables were published and Ireland was a laggard. I recall him saying we still have our hope. Therefore,...

Seanad: Annual Transition Statement on Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015: Statements (9 Dec 2020)

Vincent P Martin: May I offer the Minister a point of information?

Seanad: Annual Transition Statement on Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015: Statements (9 Dec 2020)

Vincent P Martin: Through the Chair, the consensus has to start in the Oireachtas. I would love to see climate action receive the same scale of cross-party support as our approach to Brexit and the Good Friday Agreement. It is too big to mess around with. I know the Minister would agree with that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Dec 2020)

Vincent P Martin: I would like to commend the BBC on its public broadcasting investigative work. It has exclusively revealed, as recently as yesterday, further abuses of the Uighur population in the western region of Xinjiang in China. This is further prima facieevidence of concern regarding enforced labour. The BBC was able to identify a so-called detention or overnight long-term accommodation camp that is...

Seanad: Access to Contraception: Motion (15 Dec 2020)

Vincent P Martin: An awful lot of ground has been covered. With the level of erudite debate, fire and passion and zealous commitment, the advocacy of women's rights has never been as strong in this country. Any young person, be it a boy or a girl, who witnesses this debate will be inspired by the respect, fire, passion and intelligence of the debate. Women's rights and the advocacy for same are in a safe...

Seanad: Access to Contraception: Motion (15 Dec 2020)

Vincent P Martin: They are always evolving and changing. No one should every be afraid of change. Evolution is a good thing.

Seanad: Access to Contraception: Motion (15 Dec 2020)

Vincent P Martin: I commend everyone and feel privileged to be part of this erudite debate. I thank Senator Pauline O'Reilly who moved the motion and will close the debate. Finally, I thank the Leas-Cathaoirleach for his indulgence.