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Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: I ask the Leader to use his good offices to ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide extra resources to the Passport Office which is under extreme pressure, not only at this time of year, but throughout the year, to provide passports in a timely manner. I ask that extra resources be provided because this is an essential service, particularly at this time of year when many...

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: On a point of order, I appreciate that this is the first Private Members' time of the new Seanad but this is a Fianna Fáil motion. We are one and a half hours into the discussion and yet we have only had a proposer and a seconder to the motion. There are other people who wish to speak and I believe that latitude should be given-----

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: I remind Senator Ó Clochartaigh that democracy is when we have twice the speaking time than he does because we have twice the membership. That is democracy.

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: I am merely pointing out, on behalf of my party, that we are not satisfied.

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: I appreciate what you are saying, a Chathaoirligh, your hands are tied but the hands of the Acting Leader of the House are not tied and he can allocate additional time. It is not acceptable for the Minister to take 15 minutes and for that to be the end of the debate. Two speakers from Fianna Fáil, the proposing side, are the only ones who have spoken for the party up to now.

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: With respect, the Acting Leader can extend the time.

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Davitt without interruption please.

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Ó Clochartaigh you have had an opportunity to speak. Please allow Senator Davitt to speak.

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator, please.

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: I am sorry, Senator Clifford-Lee. Unfortunately, your time has lapsed.

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: I shall give the Senator 30 seconds because of the interruptions.

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Ó Clochartaigh knows that I am impartial.

Seanad: Visit of US Delegation (15 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: Before I put the question, I am sure all colleagues would like to join me in welcoming the former governor of South Carolina, Mr. David Beasley. He is very welcome.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: On my behalf and on behalf of his former colleagues in Fianna Fáil, I congratulate Senator O'Donovan on his election as Cathaoirleach of this great Chamber. It is a great day, as colleagues have said, not only for him but for his partner, Eileen, his sons, daughter, sisters, brothers, grandchildren and his many supporters and friends in west Cork. It is a great honour to be...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: Like other colleagues, I join in the tributes paid to you, a Chathaoirligh. You have been very fair and impartial as our Cathaoirleach. I know there were rumours some time ago that you may not be contesting this election, but I am glad that you have clarified the situation and I wish you well.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: I also wish to pay tribute to the Leas-Chathaoirleach, my colleague, Senator Denis O'Donovan. He was also fair and impartial and an excellent vice chairman. I pay tribute to Deirdre, Martin, Aisling and all the staff of the Seanad office for their courtesy and help to me throughout the past five years and previously when I first became a Member. I pay tribute to Senator Feargal Quinn and...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: Only deserving cases were paired. I am glad to join in the tributes to the Leader. I thank Senator Paul Coghlan and Senator Aideen Hayden, the Whip and deputy Whip on the Government side. I thank my leader in the House, Senator Darragh O'Brien, and those who filled in for him in his absence for their help.I thank all colleagues in the House, in particular those in Fianna Fáil and on...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: Martin McAleese resigned for personal reasons, in that he was going on to do other things. I wish him well. Deirdre Clune went on not to bigger and better things, but to a different place. I wish her well. She is not facing the uncertainty over the next couple of weeks that we are, but Deirdre was an excellent Member of the House and a good colleague. I wish her well, too. Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: The Senator's time is up.