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Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2018)

Diarmuid Wilson: Allow the Minister to continue without interruption.

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018: Second Stage (21 Nov 2018)

Diarmuid Wilson: I understand you are sharing time with Senator Nash. Is that correct?

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018: Second Stage (21 Nov 2018)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Nash.

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018: Second Stage (21 Nov 2018)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Nash.

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018: Second Stage (21 Nov 2018)

Diarmuid Wilson: My understanding is-----

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018: Second Stage (21 Nov 2018)

Diarmuid Wilson: If you are sharing, you have to conclude in 30 seconds.

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018: Second Stage (21 Nov 2018)

Diarmuid Wilson: No, you have to conclude in 30 seconds.

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018: Second Stage (21 Nov 2018)

Diarmuid Wilson: You can continue.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2018)

Diarmuid Wilson: I join other colleagues in condemning the attack on the war memorial last night. It is obvious from the use of red paint that it was not a random act. It was premeditated and deliberate. Given that the monument in question commemorates thousands of Irish people from both sides of the political divide who lost their lives, last night's act says more about those who carried it out than it...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2018)

Diarmuid Wilson: That means I am second best.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2018)

Diarmuid Wilson: I am sure Senator Richmond would make a good hand of managing the Irish soccer team.

Seanad: Brexit: Motion (22 Nov 2018)

Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Minister of State for her contribution and for being with us. I know she has been very busy on Ireland's behalf over the past year or so. We know she will continue working until there is a satisfactory conclusion.

Seanad: Brexit: Motion (22 Nov 2018)

Diarmuid Wilson: This is my first opportunity to congratulate Senator Ned O'Sullivan on his promotion to spokesperson on Brexit and foreign affairs. Well done. I understand Senator Marshall is allowing Senator Craughwell to speak before him. Senator Craughwell has five minutes.

Seanad: Brexit: Motion (22 Nov 2018)

Diarmuid Wilson: I neglected to wish Senator Craughwell a happy birthday. I call Senator Richmond who has eight minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2018)

Diarmuid Wilson: Like my colleagues, I welcome the signing off of the draft agreement on Brexit by the member states of the European Union. I extend to the British Prime Minister, Mrs. Theresa May, every good wish in getting the agreement through her parliament. I also take this opportunity to pay tribute to Mr. Brendan Murray, a native of Tuam in County Galway. His father hails from Kildallan in County...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Nov 2018)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister to the House and commend him on the excellent work he is doing in the Department of Finance. I am taking the place of my colleague, Senator Horkan, who is unfortunately unavailable to contribute to the debate on this Stage. The Senator looks forward to doing so on the other Stages of the Bill, however. As the Minister stated, the Finance Bill 2018 seeks to place many...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Social Media Regulation (28 Nov 2018)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I raise the issue of social media and its responsible use. As all Members are aware, social media is a great enabler of mass communication in the modern world. We are able to keep apprised of events from all over the globe. We are awash with communication options such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Youtube and everything in between.Friends,...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Social Media Regulation (28 Nov 2018)

Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. While I appreciate he could not refer to the case I outlined as he was not aware of it, I ask him to take what I have said about it back to the Minister, Deputy Bruton. I assure him that my party will support the legislation when it is brought forward. It is important that it be speeded up and brought before us as soon as possible. On the...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Minister for his observations but would point out that Senator McDowell is entitled to make his points, once they are relevant to the amendment, and they appear to be so.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Norris, without interruption.