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Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: The Senator's time is up.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: The Senator interrupted me on a number of occasions.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: That is the way I am peddling it at the minute.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions and Certain Disclosures) Bill 2012: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (3 Feb 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: I join with colleagues in welcoming the passing of this important legislation. During the Order of Business, when we were saying our few words, I forgot to mention the Deputy Leader of the House, Senator Bacik. She has become an honorary Cavan person during the course of this Seanad and she is very welcome to citizenship of that great county. I wish to pay tribute to her now. We do not...

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 (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: Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: I know that the Cathaoirleach is under pressure but I am delighted to see Senator Lawless, one of the Taoiseach's nominees, in the House. It is great to have someone in this Chamber who has a direct link to the White House. That can only be good for this country and this Senate. I am also very much in agreement with what Senator O'Donnell said with regard to the arts. For many decades now...