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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 an Independent, Senator Norris made a huge impact. Today, we agree to disagree and that is part of democracy. The visitors are witnessing that first hand today as they go back to County Cork, possibly, this evening. It is good for democracy to see the workings of our democratic system in progress. Equally so, when I referred to the O'Meara judgment, we are talking about the...

Seanad: Antarctic Treaty: Motion (8 Dec 2021)

Vincent P Martin: ...the globe, our diaspora has ensured Irish connections with Antarctica are very strong. The first confirmed sighting on the Antarctic island was by an Irishman, Edward Bransfield of Ballinacurra, County Cork. The heroic era of polar exploration at the beginning of the 20th century saw characters such as Ferrar, the McCarthy brothers, Crean, Forde and Keohane participate in various...

Seanad: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (15 Jul 2021)

Vincent P Martin: ...of taking that power away, plays an important role in that he or she must ultimately sign off and approve it. Another safeguard has arrived in recent weeks which protects local public lands in Cork and Dublin where this Government has delivered 100% public housing on public lands. I am a passionate believer in decision-making at the lowest effective level. No one knows better than local...

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

Vincent P Martin: ...and the DART+ programme. It has been essential. In County Kildare, the Connolly Station to Sligo rail line stops short in Maynooth and does not go to Kilcock. The Heuston Station line, heading to Cork and Galway, stops short in Hazelhatch and Celbridge but does not go on to Naas. It should go on to Newbridge and Kildare, which will be music to the ears of Senator O'Loughlin and others....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jul 2020)

Vincent P Martin: ...Dublin city. He heard the birds sing for the first time. When the lockdown relaxed, however, he resented the return of mechanically propelled vehicles. This was an epiphany for just one person. In Cork city yesterday, we had an announcement of several streets being pedestrianised, putting people first, providing for al fresco dining and showcasing Ireland's tourism. The future is...