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Seanad: National Climate and Air Roadmap for the Agriculture Sector: Statements (22 Feb 2021)

Vincent P Martin: I hope we will look forward in Ireland to many farmers diversifying in ways like this. Craft beer is a source of rich potential for employment. Mead making is often forgotten about in this country. The wonderful Boyle sisters in Kildare town are two post-graduate experts in this area. It is our oldest drink. I believe there is great potential for the production of mead on a commercial...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Mar 2021)

Vincent P Martin: This month marks the tenth anniversary of the start of the Syrian revolution, one of the worst humanitarian catastrophes of our time, and an horrific tragedy beyond comprehension. The Irish presence in Syria of Oxfam, World Vision, Concern, Trócaire and GOAL make us all incredibly proud. I commend Councillor Janet Horner of the Green Party and each and every member of Dublin City...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2021)

Vincent P Martin: I congratulate all concerned on the unveiling of that stunningly beautiful piece of art this morning, which is so appropriate on International Women's Day. I wish a happy International Women's Day to one and all. This morning, there was the latest big-time announcement in the battle against Covid. The good news reads: [T]his week will see the first Covid-19 vaccinations among medically...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Syrian Conflict: Engagement with Non-governmental Organisations (9 Mar 2021)

Vincent P Martin: This has been a very beneficial meeting with regard to receiving information. I speak more in hope than expectation. I just hope the tragic anniversary that is looming of ten years of such a catastrophe will re-energise people and reprioritise this great catastrophe in our time. I take it from the committee's guests that funding is obviously important as is using the influence that Ireland...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Syrian Conflict: Engagement with Non-governmental Organisations (9 Mar 2021)

Vincent P Martin: I thank Ms Van Lieshout for her uplifting, hopeful words. It is a highlight of this afternoon for us. The very least we owe the people is hope. I have no doubt that the Irish Government will contribute through our access and influence with President Biden, especially in the coming days. I thank the witnesses.

Seanad: Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (12 Mar 2021)

Vincent P Martin: The Green Party also welcomes the Bill. It is apt, timely and pressingly required. A few short years ago, if I can turn back the clock prior to enactment of the 2012 legislation, which was groundbreaking for Ireland, personal debtors were in a very dark place. There was chaos. They were being pushed around and intimidated by lenders. They had nowhere to go and no place to turn. There...

Seanad: Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (12 Mar 2021)

Vincent P Martin: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (12 Mar 2021)

Vincent P Martin: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2021)

Vincent P Martin: As Easter week approaches, I commend the initiative of Senator Keogan and others, who have arranged a Covid-compliant and safe press call tomorrow to ask the Government if it is doing enough to allow people of worship to return to their churches. Yesterday, the Bishop of Killaloe, Reverend Doctor Fintan Monahan, said people of faith have been shocked by the closure of our churches for public...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2021: Second Stage (26 Mar 2021)

Vincent P Martin: It is good to see the Minister of State in the House again. I listened attentively to his opening remarks. The purpose of this Bill is, in essence, to help people stay in their homes. It is important not to forget that. We are legislators and are here to constructively criticise, and I hope the Minister of State will take the following points on board. At the end of the day, the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on the Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement: Mr. David O'Sullivan (30 Mar 2021)

Vincent P Martin: I give heartfelt thanks to Mr. O'Sullivan, who is of such sterling service and expertise, for his generosity of time and expertise. I disagree with some of the thoughts Mr. O'Sullivan has articulated so well in his paper. I would love to hear his response. Does he accept that allowing a foreign corporation to sue a sovereign state in a dispute heard outside the state's legal system can be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on the Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement: Mr. David O'Sullivan (30 Mar 2021)

Vincent P Martin: I did not identify anybody.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on the Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement: Mr. David O'Sullivan (30 Mar 2021)

Vincent P Martin: From his vantage point of distinguished experience I invite Mr. O'Sullivan to comment on his assessment of the House of Representatives in Cyprus voting down this agreement. What ramification, if any, does he think that has on it? Internal deliberations are happening in Cyprus between the Government and the Parliament. Does Mr. O'Sullivan think there will be any external deliberations?...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2021)

Vincent P Martin: It has been a wonderful engagement and I thoroughly enjoyed reading the papers. Is it not a given to say that all or some of the hallmarks of arbitration are that it is done in private, it is confidential, binding and enforceable? Although it is not an ad hocarbitration, where does one get recourse to the courts, if at all, if there is an error on the face of the arbitration? It may have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2021)

Vincent P Martin: Exactly. I was talking about supervision.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of the Comprehensive Trade and Economic Agreement on Irish-Canadian Trade and Relations: Discussion (13 Apr 2021)

Vincent P Martin: I thank the witnesses for their generosity of time and expertise. My family home is in Kildare and I have Canadian neighbours, so I am aware at first hand of how Canadians built up our county. Some time ago I had the privilege of leading a trade mission to Peterborough in Canada where there were street names such as Cavan Street, Donegal Street - which will be music to the ears of our Chair...

Seanad: Criminal Procedure Bill 2021: Second Stage (19 Apr 2021)

Vincent P Martin: The Minister is welcome to the Chamber, as always. The Green Party welcomes this Bill. It is a step in the right direction. Of course, we would like more but, because there has been, relatively speaking, such poor progress over many years in the administration of justice in the criminal courts, this is a significant step in the right direction. Justice delayed is justice denied. That is...

Seanad: Water Quality: Motion (19 Apr 2021)

Vincent P Martin: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, to the House. I formally second the motion. In doing so, I acknowledge the near-lifelong commitment of the proposer, Senator Garvey. A schoolteacher by trade, she has visited hundreds of schools, especially in the counties of Galway and Clare, extolling the virtues and benefits, and emphasising how vital clean water is and how important water...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Industrial Policy Priorities, including Vaccine Production and Digital Transformation: Discussion with Commissioner Thierry Breton (20 Apr 2021)

Vincent P Martin: I thank the Commissioner for giving freely of his time this morning. It is much appreciated. I detect the collective solidarity of the EU. All present know Mr. Breton is not the Commissioner on behalf of France or Ireland but, rather, the Commissioner on behalf of the EU. We thank him for his valiant efforts to date. I am appealing to Mr. Breton to be a Commissioner for countries...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Industrial Policy Priorities, including Vaccine Production and Digital Transformation: Discussion with Commissioner Thierry Breton (20 Apr 2021)

Vincent P Martin: In cognisance of the direction from the Chair, I will leave it at that. I know the time of the Commissioner is precious and that my fellow Oireachtas Members are waiting to come in. I had one other question but I know the Commissioner will come back before the committee in the future. These exercises are so important in the democratic process and feeling part of the EU. I have another...