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Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Jun 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: Is it relevant to section 3?

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: What about the Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan?

Seanad: Fair Deal Nursing Home Scheme: Statements (16 Jun 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: Before I call Senator Quinn, I call the Leas-Chathaoirleach to report on the Committee of Selection.

Seanad: Fair Deal Nursing Home Scheme: Statements (Resumed) (16 Jun 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: General Practitioner Services (15 Jun 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Cathaoirleach for giving me the opportunity to raise this very important matter on behalf of the people of Ballinagh. I join in the words of welcome to the Minister, Deputy Phil Hogan, and I thank him for coming to the House to deal personally with a matter relating to his own Department and for agreeing to take this matter on behalf of the Minister for Health. I wish to share my...

Seanad: General Practitioner Services (15 Jun 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: On 25 February 2008, my colleague, Deputy Brendan Smith, the then Minister of State with responsibility for children, opened the new state-of-the-art health centre in Ballinagh, County Cavan. This fine facility which cost in the region of €1.3 million, replaced the old and outdated centre on the Crossdoney road. The centre contributes significantly to the provision of quality health...

Seanad: General Practitioner Services (15 Jun 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Minister for his reply. I am glad to note he said this is a temporary setback. I wish to record my admiration for Dr. Prior and his colleagues who provide an excellent service in the health centre. Unfortunately, it is the responsibility of the HSE to ensure that the GP service is in place in Ballinagh. The situation has been ongoing for a number of weeks and it is causing...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (15 Jun 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (15 Jun 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: The rota will resume from where it finished today.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (15 Jun 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (15 Jun 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: Time keeping is also important.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (15 Jun 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator White must conclude.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (15 Jun 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: I must ask Senator White to sit on her seat.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (15 Jun 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: Before calling the Minister of State, I call the Leader of the House.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (15 Jun 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: Is that agreed?

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (15 Jun 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: Before I call the next speaker, I welcome former Deputy Paddy Harte and his wife, Mrs. Harte, to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery.

Seanad: Progress on the 20 Year Strategy for the Irish Language: Statements (9 Jun 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: As the Acting Chairman, I take this opportunity to congratulate and welcome the Minister of State, Deputy McGinley, to the Seanad. I know John McGeady, or "John the Fiver", would be very proud to see him in his ministerial position today.

Seanad: Progress on the 20 Year Strategy for the Irish Language: Statements (9 Jun 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: Does Senator Cáit Keane wish to share her time?

Seanad: Progress on the 20 Year Strategy for the Irish Language: Statements (9 Jun 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Water Charges: Motion (8 Jun 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Dowd, to the House. This is my first opportunity to congratulate him officially on his appointment. I wish him well in the years ahead in his portfolio. I thank colleagues on all sides of the House for their contributions. I ask my colleagues on the Committee on Procedure and Privileges to consider extending the time allocated for Private Members'...