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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.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jan 2024)

Vincent P Martin: Yesterday's Order of Business was a special occasion. It was fitting, appropriate and a dignified occasion. I commend the Cathaoirleach, the Leader and all Senators on making it a very special moment for any Senator to be present for. I hope and do not doubt that Senator Norris appreciated it. Yesterday reminded us all of the importance of public service and that public service to the...

Seanad: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Teaghlach), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2024)

Vincent P Martin: Yes.

Seanad: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Teaghlach), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2024)

Vincent P Martin: As was stated, in the past so-called non-marital families, especially single mothers, were discriminated against and made feel like they were not a full part of society. In this House, which is reflective of society, we have had a number of passionate contributions.We heard from Senator Ruane today, who feels in her experiences she was treated like a second-class citizen. We heard from...

Seanad: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Teaghlach), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2024)

Vincent P Martin: I welcome former Senator O'Donovan and his visitors to the Gallery. It is a good day to be here because they will see our Chamber in action. Yesterday, we were all on the one page paying tribute to a Member who gave 36 continuous years of unbroken service. As an Independent, Senator Norris made a huge impact. Today, we agree to disagree and that is part of democracy. The visitors are...