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Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: I reluctantly must interrupt the Senator. These amendments have been ruled out of order in accordance with Standing Orders and long established practice. I apologise. The Cathaoirleach has ruled on the matter.

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: Through the Chair, please.

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: As this is a debate on Report Stage of the Bill, I cannot allow Senator Twomey to contribute unless he has a point of order.

Seanad: Enforcement of Court Orders (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (7 Jul 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Curran, to the House. The need for this important legislation came about as a result of a High Court judgment on 18 June in the case of McCann, who is from my constituency, v. Judge of Monaghan District Court et al. The Minister of State has outlined the findings of the High Court, as have other speakers. We are all agreed that nobody should go to...

Seanad: Enforcement of Court Orders (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (7 Jul 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: However, it is necessary to have some sanction for a person who owes a debt and deliberately refuses to pay it. I specifically refer to maintenance orders that have been provided by the courts.

Seanad: Enforcement of Court Orders (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (7 Jul 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: There are people who have an obligation to maintain their families and refuse to do so on the grounds they cannot pay it. If it is proved they can, there should be a sanction up to and including imprisonment.

Seanad: Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) and Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices Bill 2009: Second Stage (7 Jul 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Stardust Tragedy: Motion (8 Jul 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Stardust Tragedy: Motion (8 Jul 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: Before I call the Minister of State to reply to the motion, I want to acknowledge the presence of Deputy Finian McGrath in the Gallery.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: Amendment No. 1 is consequential on amendment No. 5 and amendments Nos. 2,3 and 4 are related and as such amendments Nos. 1 to 5, inclusive, may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) and Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: Now.

Seanad: Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) and Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] : Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: I wish to seek a manual vote. Question again put: "That the words proposed to be deleted stand."

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: In Fianna Fáil.

Seanad: Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) and Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (15 Jul 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh. I listened attentively to the Second Stage speeches on this legislation. There are differing opinions on all sides of the House on the Bill. However, as the Minister of State and Senator Hanafin pointed out, this is enabling legislation which will allow the Minister for Finance to introduce various regimes in respect of allowances, expenses...

Seanad: Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) and Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (15 Jul 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: I do not believe that Members of this House or the Lower House should be obliged to use swipe cards. I agree with Senator Donohoe that technology has advanced to the stage where it is simple to check how often people attend the Houses. On a daily basis - sometimes too often in this House - votes take place in particular matters and the record of those votes indicates whether Members are...

Seanad: Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) and Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (15 Jul 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: Now.

Seanad: Public Procurement Policy (6 Oct 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Áine Brady.

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion (7 Oct 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: Yes.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (22 Oct 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: I join my colleagues in paying tribute to our late, great colleague, Tony Kett. I also join in the welcome afforded to his wife, family and friends, especially Senator Brady and the former Senator, Mr. Chris Wall. I had heard of Senator Tony Kett long before I met him, through his association with the former Taoiseach, Deputy Bertie Ahern. I remember very well the first time I met him....