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Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I second Senator Darragh O'Brien's amendment to the Order of Business. I wholeheartedly agree with his comments on the President. It is totally unacceptable that the highest officeholder in the land, who is totally independent and represents all of the people regardless of their political background or persuasion, should be treated in such a bad manner. Such behaviour is totally...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (28 Jan 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I join my colleagues in paying tribute to my late friend John Carty. In case I forget, I apologise on behalf of the Leas-Chathaoirleach who cannot be here because he is representing the Cathaoirleach abroad and on behalf of Senator Terry Leyden who is at the European Parliament attending a meeting of a sub-committee of the Council of Europe. I welcome John's wife, Kathleen; his children,...

Seanad: Universities (Development and Innovation) (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (28 Jan 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: We are open to it.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I second Senator Darragh O'Brien's amendment to the Order of Business. I join with other speakers in welcoming the proposed legislation to ban below-cost selling of alcohol. I understand the heads of the Bill will be published today or tomorrow. If this is to be successful, it must be approached on an all-Ireland basis. There is no point in implementing legislation governing the...

Seanad: Mediation Services: Motion (4 Feb 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I commend Senator Conway on tabling this Private Members' motion. I will be brief because most of the areas I wanted to cover have been dealt with. I second Senator Ó Clochartaigh's amendment. The Minister of State said the Bill is being drafted in the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel. We must appreciate the fact that the Government...

Seanad: Mediation Services: Motion (4 Feb 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Mediation Services: Motion (4 Feb 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (5 Feb 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. A recent report on the Bailieborough Garda station building, in County Cavan, found that it was not fit for purpose and was in a dilapidated state. The current station, which is located in Barrack Street, is a former RIC barracks and is totally inadequate. Portakabins are being used to provide extra space and there is insufficient parking for...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (5 Feb 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Minister of State for her reply. She stated that while this process is being pursued, the OPW is working with An Garda Síochána to try to improve working conditions for members there. I would also include the general public who have to use those facilities. This is one of only two district headquarters that still remain within County Cavan. The other district...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: It is called a three-card trick.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I agree with Senator O'Donnell about the appointment of the lottery regulator which I welcome. The sooner he takes up his position, the better. Unfortunately, yesterday, 3,500 outlets - many of which depend on the income from selling lottery tickets - lost their service when it collapsed. These difficulties have been happening for quite some time, since the lottery changed hands a number...

Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying Bill 2014: Committee Stage (5 Feb 2015)

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

Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying Bill 2014: Committee Stage (5 Feb 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: That is not relevant to this section of the Bill.

Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying Bill 2014: Committee Stage (5 Feb 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: It is not the appropriate section, Senator.

Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying Bill 2014: Committee Stage (5 Feb 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: This section relates to the Title of the Bill.

Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying Bill 2014: Committee Stage (5 Feb 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: It is, yes.

Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying Bill 2014: Committee Stage (5 Feb 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: The Senator's question is technically not relevant to the Title, but if the Minister wishes to respond to it I will facilitate that.

Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying Bill 2014: Committee Stage (5 Feb 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: Amendments Nos. 1 to 14, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying Bill 2014: Committee Stage (5 Feb 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: Is Senator Byrne pressing amendment No. 1?