Results 81-85 of 85 for cork speaker:Martin Conway

Seanad: Transport (Córas Iompair Éireann and Subsidiary Companies Borrowings) Bill 2012: Second Stage (21 Nov 2012)

Martin Conway: ...be able to buy a newspaper at each station, as well as having other ancillary services to generate much needed revenue. Heuston and Connolly stations are classic examples, as is Kent station in Cork, of where good services are available. There is room for improvement in many others, however, which should be considered in formulating any business plan. Magazines, newspapers,...

Seanad: Food Wastage: Motion (15 Feb 2012)

Martin Conway: ...Simon Coveney will be promoted to some other Department and the industry will lose him. Apparently, the Minister spoke for an hour and a half, without notes, at a dairy producers' conference in Cork. He won the hearts and minds of everyone present. It was most impressive. He is obviously taking to his office very well. Certainly, farmers in Ireland are extremely receptive. It is an...

Seanad: Tourism Promotion (25 Jan 2012)

Martin Conway: ...the tourism sector. Like the Cathaoirleach, I represent a coastal county and surfing has evolved, particularly over the past decade. We now have a situation in many of our towns, from Donegal to Cork and Waterford, whereby visitors come to surf not only during summer months but also in the depths of winter. Surfing is an activity that provides significant additional value to the economy...

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (16 Nov 2011)

Martin Conway: ...and deal with them accordingly. I commend the people and council of County Cavan who saw the light a long time ago and put regulations in place to deal with this problem. I was at a conference in Cork several years ago at which the environmental director for Cavan County Council gave a very enlightening presentation on how Cavan had dealt with the issue. Interestingly, the European Court...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)

Martin Conway: ...with debt. There is significant concern, particularly in the area of the country from which I come, about the authority's future plans for Shannon Airport. The DAA controls Dublin, Shannon and Cork airports and also has a remit in respect of Aer Rianta International, regarding which the McCarthy report contains certain proposals. In the light of the important, strategic role played by...