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Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: In fairness to Senator Cahill she is not long in the Labour Party.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: We would have a very harmonious House if some people had their way; if we could not discuss religion or politics. I second the amendment to the Order of Business which was moved by my colleague, Senator Mooney. I support everything that my leader, Senator Darragh O'Brien, said on rule 68. Educators should be entitled to protect their religious ethos. I agree it is unacceptable that people...

Seanad: Gradam an Uachtaráin Bill 2015: Second Stage (9 Dec 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: My apologies for being late but I was at a meeting. Unfortunately, I was not in the Chamber to hear the Minister of State's contribution in full but I am delighted to hear that the Government is not opposing this Bill which I support because I believe the extraordinary contributions of ordinary citizens in this country to their communities, families and so on should be recognised. I...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Dec 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: The Minister of State will speak on behalf of the Government. There is no need for the Senator to-----

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Dec 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: No.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Dec 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I will not repeat what has been said but I commend Senator Norris on tabling these very important amendments. I mean no disrespect to the parliamentary counsel but the amendments are very well drafted. I agree with colleagues on the opposite side that they should be accepted. The case outlined by Senator Norris concerned an unfortunate individual who ended up in dire financial straits...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Dec 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I second the amendment to the Order of Business proposed by my leader, Senator Ó Murchú. It is a matter of urgency that we debate the issues he so eloquently outlined, particularly - but not only - coming up to Christmas. I join with colleagues in welcoming the Government's humanitarian assistance scheme which was announced this morning. Senator Moloney has outlined the areas to...

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Second Stage (8 Dec 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Paschal Donohoe. I also welcome the teachers and pupils of Bayside national school, Scoil Náisiúnta Muire agus Iósef, Sóisear, who are here with Senator Averil Power. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House.

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Second Stage (8 Dec 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: As always, the Minister is very welcome to the House.

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Second Stage (8 Dec 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome Deputy Joe Carey and his guests to the Visitors Gallery.

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Second Stage (8 Dec 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I am sorry, the Leader, Senator Gerard P. Craughwell and other colleagues-----

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Second Stage (8 Dec 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: If colleagues wish to table amendments on Committee Stage, I am sure we could facilitate them, but there are time restraints. I ask Members to let the Minister respond to the comments that have been made on Second Stage.

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Second Stage (8 Dec 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (8 Dec 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome Deputy Noel Grealish and his party to the Visitors Gallery.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (8 Dec 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (8 Dec 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: Under Standing Order 62(3)(b), I request that the division be taken again other than by electronic means.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (8 Dec 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Prisons Bill 2015: Second Stage (7 Dec 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald. I know she and her officials are anxiously awaiting Christmas in order to get a break. When the Minister is not in this country, she is elsewhere in Europe or other parts of the world representing us. I wish her well. I am taking the Bill on behalf of my colleague, Senator Denis O'Donovan. It allows for the...

Seanad: Prisons Bill 2015: Second Stage (7 Dec 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?