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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Oct 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: It is transport injustice.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Oct 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: I am not a climate change denier.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Oct 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: I am stating the facts of the situation. It takes the same amount of time and fuel to travel from the part of the country I am proud to come from to represent people in this House as it did previously. The fact that the cost of the fuel has been increased does not mean people will use less of it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Oct 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: A carbon tax increase is not action.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Oct 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: I hope the charging points are connected.

Seanad: Harmful Plastics (Prohibition) Bill 2019: First Stage (16 Oct 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: I second the proposal.

Seanad: Visit of Montenegrin Delegation (16 Oct 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: On behalf of the Cathaoirleach, on my own behalf and on behalf of the Members of Seanad Éireann, I offer a very warm welcome to a delegation of four members of the legislative committee of the Parliament of Montenegro, led by its chairperson, Ms Marta Šepanovi, who are with us in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. I hope I have pronounced Ms Šepanovi's name correctly,...

Seanad: Traveller Culture and History in Education Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister, Deputy McHugh, to the House. Before we commence, I remind Members that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, with the exception of the proposer of an amendment, who may reply to discussion on the amendment. Each non-Government amendment on Report Stage must be seconded. Amendment No. 1 arises out of committee proceedings. Amendments Nos. 1 to 4, inclusive,...

Seanad: Traveller Culture and History in Education Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: I ask the Senator to conclude. The Minister has no function in respect of whether the Bill passes through this House or the other House. It is up to the Members.

Seanad: Traveller Culture and History in Education Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: I call Senator Noone.

Seanad: Traveller Culture and History in Education Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: Does the Minister wish to comment on anything or will he wait until later to respond?

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (22 Oct 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the students and staff of Castlepollard Community College to the Gallery. The former Leader, Donie Cassidy, is a proud Castlepollard man. He would be delighted to see the college's students and staff here today. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House. I have received notice from Senator Tim Lombard that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Autism Support Services (22 Oct 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy John Paul Phelan.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Harbour Authorities (22 Oct 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Senator.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: I call Senator McFadden.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: My apologies, I got the wrong name. I call Senator Conway-Walsh.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: I am always anxious to hear what the Senator has to say.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: I apologise for not calling the Senator when I should have. I was looking at the wrong list. Electronic voting and what happened in the Lower House are not matters for the Leader of this House. Thankfully, we have no difficulty with electronic voting in this House so I would appreciate it if colleagues would leave that matter to the Lower House and the Committee on Procedure of that House....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: I am not disputing the fact that it is important but it is not a matter for the Leader.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: What I am saying is that what happens in the Lower House is not a matter for the Leader of this House or the Committee on Procedure and Privileges of this House. I am only pointing that out. If the Senator wants to make a general comment-----