Results 1-5 of 5 for diaspora speaker:Martin Conway

Seanad: Withdrawal Agreement Between the United Kingdom and the European Union: Motion (23 Sep 2020)

Martin Conway: ...who is in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. I know he is working extremely hard, has a significant intellect and would be very much on top of his brief, particularly in the area of the diaspora. Deputy Brophy thinks globally, has a business background and is the right man to be in the Department with the Minister, Deputy Coveney, dealing with matters on behalf of the people of...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2018)

Martin Conway: ...the undocumented Irish. Perhaps the Leader might arrange for him to come to the House to update us on his work. We could also consider inviting the Minister of State with responsibility for the diaspora to attend the House. Having a more structured and formalised link with the US Congress Washington is something that could be considered. The Leader might revert to the Senator in due...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Mar 2015)

Martin Conway: ...five years has been smart, innovative, creative and successful. We had The Gathering which was the first attempt at a corporate branding where we pulled together all the strengths, appealed to the diaspora and, in turn, we got the results. The Wild Atlantic Way is a similar example of success, which pulls together the strengths and beauty of the various counties into something that...

Seanad: Commemoration Planning: Statements (13 Nov 2014)

Martin Conway: ...was enormously successful, but we must always aim bigger and better, and this will be. It will engage with every Irish person all over the world. We were talking here last night about the diaspora. This will bring the diaspora together. It should be a celebration of what we are, who we are, how far we have come and what we have achieved, as opposed to any kind of squabbling by any...

Seanad: Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Oct 2014)

Martin Conway: ...who are coming in to this country seeking asylum in direct provision centres is no better. The Minister of State, Deputy Deenihan, is competent to deal with this issue, especially given his role with the diaspora and I wish him well in that regard. It is a group of people often forgotten, especially those who fall on hard times. We all hear about the success stories, the people who leave...