Results 421-440 of 4,905 for speaker:Diarmuid Wilson

Seanad: Drug Abuse (5 Nov 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Minister of State.

Seanad: Irish Agriculture: Motion (12 Nov 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Sargent, to the House. I apologise again for the absence of my colleague, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Deputy Brendan Smith, who is in America on important Government business. He, like all other Ministers, had to make difficult decisions because of the budgetary constraints. However, he has prioritised a number of schemes,...

Seanad: Radon Protection Measures: Statements (13 Nov 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 18 November 2008.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: I join other Senators in calling for a debate on the economy. In particular I agree with my fellow Ulster Senator, Senator Keaveney, who wants to discuss the economy of Ulster. I am concerned mainly with the three southern counties of Cavan, Monaghan and Donegal along with the three other Border counties mentioned by Senator MacSharry. Businesses in these six counties are suffering badly....

Seanad: School Accommodation (2 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Ó Cuív, to the House and thank Senator O'Reilly for allowing me a few moments of his time on this Adjournment matter. I raised this matter on the Adjournment on 29 May this year, and unfortunately, nothing has moved on since that date. Senator O'Reilly, while he did not speak on the matter because he was away, was very much associated with it. As Senator...

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: Could I call a walk-through vote?

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: I genuinely stood to request a walk-through vote prior to the Cathaoirleach announcing the result of the division. I accept and understand that he did not see me. I have no difficulty with that.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: However, as Government Chief Whip, I have to insist——

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: As Government Chief Whip and on behalf of my colleagues, I request a walk-through vote. I must insist on that.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: I have to insist on putting the matter to a walk-through vote——

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: I requested a walk-through vote at the first available opportunity.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: It is not my intention to cause the Cathaoirleach any distress or inconvenience. However, I did request a walk-through vote at the first available opportunity. It is my understanding that there is precedent for this.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: At the first available opportunity, I requested from the Cathaoirleach a walk-through vote.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: On a point of clarification, I cannot allow——

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: I cannot sit in my seat and listen to Senator Regan state clearly that I and my colleagues are trying to intimidate the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: I made it clear, with respect, that I wished to cause the Cathaoirleach no inconvenience. I merely pointed out to him that at the first available opportunity to me, as Government Chief Whip, I requested a walk-through vote. It is my understanding that there is a precedent for that. I now ask him to look at the situation. If there no precedent, I would be grateful if he would clarify that...

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: With respect, a Chathaoirligh——

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: A Chathaoirligh, I am asking a simple question. Is there or is there not a precedent——

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: Would you please outline to me where I was wrong?

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: He has.