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Seanad: Special Education Provision: Statements (8 Feb 2021)

Martin Conway: ...Madigan. I know it is her job, but she is doing a good job advocating within her Department for special needs children. It is my considered view that this issue was kept on the agenda and that we are where we are today because of the dogged determination of the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan. Since taking up her role eight or nine months ago, her engagement with the various groups...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2020: Second Stage (25 Nov 2020)

Martin Conway: ...media is probably viewed more than local newspapers, and observed and listened to more than local radio stations. I do not know whether it is good for democracy, but it is not going to change, and we are where we are. As with other aspects of life, county development plans need to embrace that modern technology to try to reach a bigger audience and elicit the views of many more people....

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages (11 Jun 2019)

Martin Conway: ...that is running the national lottery and giving it a competitive advantage over others. Had it not been privatised we would not be talking about it as a private company but that is neither here nor there. We are where we are. I share the sentiments expressed by Senator Clifford-Lee in her amendment but I also see logic of the Minister of State's position in terms of giving a company...

Seanad: Accessibility Issues for Voters with Disabilities: Statements (6 Nov 2018)

Martin Conway: ...progressive way in the job he is doing and in the support he has given me over the years. I acknowledge the presence in the Gallery of Robbie Sinnott whose court case led the way in ensuring that we are where we are, which is at the beginning of a process. This is a timely discussion, particularly following the presidential election ten days ago. The tactile voting facility, which was...

Seanad: Migrant Integration Strategy: Statements (16 May 2017)

Martin Conway: ...action on direct provision. People like Senator Ó Ríordáin showed immense leadership but unfortunately, he was appointed too late. Had he been appointed in 2011, direct provision would be gone now. We are where we are. All we can do is look to the future with positivity. This House has a unique role to play in showing leadership. We have all shown leadership. Even...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of Parole Bill 2016: Discussion (15 Feb 2017)

Martin Conway: ...for. I also tabled a motion on community courts. Again, we received unanimous support for that. It is actually quite frustrating to see the delay in getting a pilot project up and running. We are where we are. I wish the Deputy well with the Bill and I will engage with it as best I can.

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Irish Bank Resolution Corporation) Bill 2016: Second Stage (19 Jul 2016)

Martin Conway: ..., but that is only my view. Had we held our nerve and done things in a more controlled fashion, we might not be in this situation now and the commission of investigation might not have been necessary. We are where we are, however, and the Bill is very important. It is vital that it be passed as quickly as possible. If it needs to be amended still further on the suggestion of the...

Seanad: Recent Flooding: Statements (12 Feb 2014)

Martin Conway: ...damage in isolated rural parts of the west to come to public attention. There were certain parts of Clare where the seriousness of the damage caused only became known on Sunday morning. That said, we are where we are. It has been a unique set of circumstances and unprecedented change in weather. We are fortunate that the previous Government and this Government have invested in flood...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Schools Building Projects (26 Jun 2013)

Martin Conway: ..., design and tender. This matter has been kicked down the road by previous Governments. I am sure the issues with the Office of the Chief State Solicitor could have been resolved a lot sooner. We are where we are. The next generation of young people in north Clare who will be educated in Ennistymon deserve a much better service from the Government and Department than they are getting....