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Seanad: Business of Seanad (3 Feb 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: I wish to amend the Order of Business to the effect that Private Members' business be taken between 5 p.m and 7 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: We had an excellent debate yesterday on an all-party motion tabled by Senators O'Toole and Norris on head shops. I compliment and thank everyone who contributed to that debate, which is a roll-over initiative. Will the Leader say when it is intended to resume this important debate? Perhaps he might be able to tell the House at the end of the Order of Business. I join Senators McCarthy,...

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Feb 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: On Wednesday, 17 February.

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Feb 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: I wish briefly to address the Adjournment matter I tabled for the Cathaoirleach's consideration.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: I accept and appreciate the decision of the Chair. The new TETRA system, which I warmly welcome, will allow digital communications with Garda stations throughout the country. The system began to be rolled out in counties Cavan and Monaghan just before Christmas. Unfortunately, it is causing interference to television reception in the towns of Mullagh, Cootehill, Shercock, Bailieborough,...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: Will the Leader to facilitate a debate in this House with the Ministers for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources and Justice, Equality and Law Reform on the difficulties the TETRA system is causing to vulnerable people in the aforementioned towns and, no doubt, in other areas as it is rolled out? I welcome the introduction of the new system and do not deny its necessity. It is...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: Will the Leader arrange a debate on this matter? I respect the Cathaoirleach's decision in regard to the Adjournment matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Mar 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the announcement last night by the Minister of State at the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy John Curran, of the Government's intention to ban the sale of certain substances in head shops. This is a welcome development. I understand they will be banned under the Misuse of Drugs Acts. It could take up to three months to do this but I urge him to do it...

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Mar 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: I respectfully suggest that the Senator applies for the PhD to which Senator O'Reilly referred.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: It is welcome that the debate on head shops will resume tomorrow afternoon. In that regard, I call on the Leader to convene a meeting of interested Members of the House so we could put together a working group to drive this issue forward in order that we could successfully pursue the issue of these head shops and, I hope, get them closed down eventually. I propose that the Leader convene a...

Seanad: Compulsory Retirement from the Irish Army of Lieutenant Dónal de Róiste: Motion (10 Mar 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: ): Someone has a telephone in the vicinity. We will be obliged to scan Members on the way into the Chamber in future.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (24 Mar 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: I too wish Deputy Connick well in his new ministerial position. As the business of the House will be concluded earlier than anticipated, I propose an amendment to the Order of Business not to have a sos between 6.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: Like other speakers, I was shocked and saddened to learn this afternoon that an administrator had been appointed to Quinn Insurance. I know Seán Quinn personally. He is a practical patriot whose initiative, risk taking and investment have created over 7,000 jobs worldwide. Some 5,500 of those people are employed in Ireland, thousands of whom are employed in County Cavan and the...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010: Motion for Earlier Signature. (30 Mar 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: I move: That pursuant to subsection 2o of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Finance Bill 2010 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to her. Question put and agreed to.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010: Motion for Earlier Signature. (30 Mar 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee Stage. (31 Mar 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: ): For the Senator's information, I understand that amendment No. 23 has also been deemed to be out of order.

Seanad: Insurance Industry: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State and thank him for coming to the House at such short notice to address this very important issue for the county from which I come and the entire economy. The appointment by the High Court of joint administrators to Quinn Insurance Limited came as a great shock to me and the people of County Cavan. I know Sean Quinn personally and regard him as a practical...

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (1 Apr 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business: "That the debate be extended by ten minutes in order to give the Minister of State an opportunity to reply."

Seanad: Insurance Industry: Statements (Resumed). (1 Apr 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: The House will adjourn sine die.