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Seanad: Ireland-Taiwan Relations: Motion (22 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: That Seanad Éireann supports Paragraph 96 of the European Parliament Resolution of 12 September 2012 on the Annual Report from the Council to the European Parliament on the Common Foreign and Security Policy (12562/2011 -2012/2050(INI)), which states as follows: '[The European Parliament] Welcomes the successful conclusion of the presidential and parliamentary elections held in Taiwan on...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, that No. 37, motion 10. be taken without debate today. I join the leader of the Fianna Fáil Party, the Leader of the Opposition, in requesting that the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, come to the House to answer all of the questions outlined by the leader that need to be put to him, including the low morale in An...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: I join Senators Mullins and Comiskey in congratulating everybody who was involved in the development of the Beara to Breifne tourism initiative. It is an important piece of work. It will afford people from the South from places like Beara from which the Leas-Cathaoirleach comes the opportunity to come to Breifne, the most beautiful part of the country covering counties Cavan, Leitrim and...

Seanad: Overseas Development Issues: Statements (9 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Minister of State for his presentation and wish him continued success in his work. I now invite Senator Mark Daly to respond.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: I second Senator Zappone's amendment to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: Will he sell at €50?

Seanad: Domestic Violence: Motion (8 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Alex White, back to familiar surroundings.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (8 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: That is a diversion.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (8 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: The Senator wants to thank Senator O'Neill.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (8 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: I join with Senator Noone in calling for the legislation to regulate cash for gold outlets to be enacted as soon as possible. Self regulation is not working and I agree there is evidence they are causing a lot of burglaries, in particular in rural areas. Yesterday the Government approved the preparation of a new planning and development Bill which will establish a new planning regulator....

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Nessa Childers, MEP (1 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: On behalf of all colleagues, I thank Ms Childers for coming to the Seanad and for her very comprehensive contribution and for the answers she gave to a variety of question posed. Perhaps some questions were not relevant to the topic but she was gracious enough to answer them in great detail.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Nessa Childers, MEP (1 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: Before I ask Ms Childers to speak, I will take a very brief supplementary from Senator Colm Burke.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Nessa Childers, MEP (1 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: Before I call Senator Crown, I want to welcome the group of women from Cavan to the Visitors Gallery. There is at least one woman from Monaghan here also. I hope they enjoy their tour.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Nessa Childers, MEP (1 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: Sometimes it can be difficult to follow or understand some Senators. Feel free to seek a clarification on any of the questions.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Pat The Cope Gallagher, MEP (25 Apr 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome Fr. Gerry Comiskey to the Gallery.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Pat The Cope Gallagher, MEP (25 Apr 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: Thank you, Mr. Gallagher, for your very comprehensive contribution to the Seanad this afternoon and thank you for your comments in respect of the late former Senator, Bernard McGlinchey. He was indeed an honourable, decent and generous man. Colleagues will have an opportunity before the summer to pay tribute to him formally. The group spokespersons will have five minutes each to make a...

Seanad: National Lottery Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Howlin, to the House.

Seanad: National Lottery Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: In fairness, the Minister outlined his reason for not putting this into the record section by section.

Seanad: National Lottery Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, to the House.

Seanad: National Lottery Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: I am sure that it will be. Is the Minister of State's speech available?