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Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: It is logical. We need experience now, not a putsch.

Seanad: Minimum Custodial Periods upon Conviction for Murder Bill 2017: Second Stage (22 Feb 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I will be brief. I thank Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell for bringing forward the Bill. I was in my office working on something else and listened very carefully to what she and the Fine Gael spokesperson said about the Bill. While I accept that my party is not in a position to support it, I am conscious of the fact that there is a parole Bill...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: I second the amendment to the Order of Business proposed by my colleague, Senator Keith Swanick, whom I commend for the particular Bill he is bringing forward. I join Senator Kevin Humphreys and other colleagues who yesterday expressed their sympathy to the wife of the late Deputy Peter Matthews. While Peter was not known for his brevity, he certainly was for his bravery and principles....

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: We all have our failings.

Seanad: Critical Health Professionals Bill 2017: First Stage (1 Mar 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: I second the proposal.

Seanad: North-South Interconnector: Motion (1 Mar 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Naughten, to the House. I am delighted to see him here and hope he is recovering well. I second the proposal made by my colleague, Senator Gallagher and thank the Sinn Féin Party Members and Independent Senators who have supported the motion here this afternoon. Since he entered the Department, the Minister is aware, as are many Members of the House,...

Seanad: North-South Interconnector: Motion (1 Mar 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: Kerry is not the only beautiful spot in the country.

Seanad: North-South Interconnector: Motion (1 Mar 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: We would appreciate if the Leas-Chathaoirleach leaves Killarney out of this for the moment.

Seanad: North-South Interconnector: Motion (1 Mar 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: It is of great importance to the farming and tourism sectors and to families in this location. In December 2016, An Bord Pleanála granted approval of the proposed construction of the North-South 400 kV interconnector in counties Cavan, Meath and Monaghan. The highest voltage in use in the United Kingdom is 400 kV volts. An Bord Pleanála awarded planning permission to construct...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Mar 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: The Senator let the cat out of the bag. This section is very technical and we have already dealt with the amendment. I ask Senators to stick to the section. We must make progress. Attempting to stall legislation by repeating what has already been said on Second or Committee Stage will get us nowhere.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Mar 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: I am loath to intervene while Members are speaking, but most of the points made have nothing to do with the section. If we continue in this way, we will get nowhere. I might as well leave this chair and sit with the Minister in the anteroom. If we want to have a reasoned and sensible debate, we have to move on because we are legislators, not commentators. Senators should, please, stick to...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Mar 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: We can reserve our comments until we get there.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Mar 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: You will have an opportunity to come back, if you wish, Senator Higgins. However, I am moving on to the next speaker. Thank you, Senator Daly. I did not know you had such an in-depth knowledge of birds and I commend you on it.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Mar 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: I call on the Minister to reply.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Mar 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: I suggest that the Senator listens to what the Minister has to say first.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Mar 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Minister. I call on Senator Craughwell to discuss the section.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Mar 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: The amendment deals with roads, not the section.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Mar 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: No, it does not. The amendment was in relation to----

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Mar 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: The amendment specifically deals with roads.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Mar 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: And it was defeated. This is a technical section. If Senator Craughwell reads the Bill-----