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Seanad: 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement: Motion (30 May 2023)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Tánaiste to the House. I call Senator McGreehan to move the motion.

Seanad: 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement: Motion (30 May 2023)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Tánaiste. I commend my colleagues, Senators McGreehan and Blaney, on tabling this important motion. Last Easter marked the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement on 10 April 1998. The 25th anniversary celebrations provided an opportunity to reflect on what was achieved and what is left to be achieved. Bertie Ahern, former Taoiseach and one of the...

Seanad: 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement: Motion (30 May 2023)

Diarmuid Wilson: I know Senator Ó Donnghaile is anxious to come back in but I cannot allow it.

Seanad: 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement: Motion (30 May 2023)

Diarmuid Wilson: At 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday, 31 May 2023.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Implementation of the Recommendations of the Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Discussion (26 Sep 2023)

Diarmuid Wilson: I acknowledge that our colleague, Deputy Stanton, has indicated he will not seek re-election after almost 40 years. I wish him well. I welcome the Secretary General, the Chief of Staff and their colleagues and I thank them for coming before us. I thank them also for their presentations and for answering the questions so far. I will be brief because there is no point in my going over...

Seanad: Screening of Third Country Transactions Bill 2022: Second Stage (18 Oct 2023)

Diarmuid Wilson: The Minister of State, Deputy Calleary, is very welcome to the House.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Motion to Recommit (8 Nov 2023)

Diarmuid Wilson: I move: That the Bill be recommitted in respect of amendments Nos. 57 and 61.

Seanad: Vacant and Derelict Buildings: Motion [Private Members] (15 Nov 2023)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, to the House.

Seanad: Vacant and Derelict Buildings: Motion [Private Members] (15 Nov 2023)

Diarmuid Wilson: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Vacant and Derelict Buildings: Motion [Private Members] (15 Nov 2023)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome back to the House our former colleague Billy Lawless, a very distinguished Member of the House from 2016 to 2020. He is very welcome home. I hope to speak to him in a few minutes. It is great to see him looking so well and he is very welcome back.

Seanad: Vacant and Derelict Buildings: Motion [Private Members] (15 Nov 2023)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome Deputy Costello and his guests to the Public Gallery. I hope they enjoy their visit. Speaking of the gentry, I call Senator Warfield.

Seanad: Vacant and Derelict Buildings: Motion [Private Members] (15 Nov 2023)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, to the House. I invite him to make his contribution.

Seanad: Vacant and Derelict Buildings: Motion [Private Members] (15 Nov 2023)

Diarmuid Wilson: That is the old Wolfe Tones.

Seanad: Vacant and Derelict Buildings: Motion [Private Members] (15 Nov 2023)

Diarmuid Wilson: Before I put the question to the House, I welcome guests of Senator Conway, Pat and Anna Beary, to the Public Gallery. They are cousins of the Senator.

Seanad: Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (15 Nov 2023)

Diarmuid Wilson: Dáil Éireann has agreed to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Cap on Market Revenues) Bill 2023.

Seanad: Recent Violence in Dublin City Centre: Motion (29 Nov 2023)

Diarmuid Wilson: Thank you, Senator.

Seanad: Recent Violence in Dublin City Centre: Motion (29 Nov 2023)

Diarmuid Wilson: The Minister has been called to vote in the Dáil.

Seanad: Recent Violence in Dublin City Centre: Motion (29 Nov 2023)

Diarmuid Wilson: I propose that we suspend the sitting until the conclusion of the division in the Lower House. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Recent Violence in Dublin City Centre: Motion (29 Nov 2023)

Diarmuid Wilson: On the resumption of the debate, Senator Ahearn is in possession. He is sharing time with Senator Dolan and has ten seconds remaining. That is ten seconds not ten minutes.

Seanad: Recent Violence in Dublin City Centre: Motion (29 Nov 2023)

Diarmuid Wilson: Colleagues, there are six more speakers on my list and we have to call on the Minister to respond at 4.30 p.m., so please be as brief as possible and share time if possible.