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Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: Yes.

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator, please. On the section.

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: The Senator was given latitude and his comment was not a fair one.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: It is welcome that Mr. Martin McGuinness shook the hand of Queen Elizabeth II yesterday. It is another step forward in the peace process. It is also welcome that the Personal Insolvency Bill will be published by the Government tomorrow. I have the highest respect for the Government Whip in this House, Senator Paul Coghlan. He has stated it is a Dáil Bill, but he should note that a Bill...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: It can be published as a Seanad one. There is nothing to stop us.

Seanad: Gaeltacht Bill 2012: Committee Stage (28 Jun 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: Dad's Army.

Seanad: Credit Guarantee Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (4 Jul 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy John Perry, to the House. Before we commence, I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except for the proposer of an amendment, who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. On Report Stage each amendment must be seconded.

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (4 Jul 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Byrne, please do not use the word, "lies".

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (4 Jul 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: As there are no other speakers offering, I call on the Minister.

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (4 Jul 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: Endangered species will be part of the wildlife Bill.

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: In fairness to the Minister, I cannot allow him answer because he has already spoken and the Bill is passed. I was merely giving colleagues an opportunity to make some final comments.

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: The Senator is aware that he cannot refer to colleagues who are not present.

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Minister and colleagues. Question put and agreed to.

Seanad: Rent Supplements: Motion (4 Jul 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Rent Supplements: Motion (4 Jul 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Mooney has six minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: I join Senator Mooney in calling for a debate on the IDA. Senator Mooney made a very eloquent contribution and made his point very well and very clearly. In her contribution, Senator O'Keeffe alluded to the fact my colleague may have been criticising the IDA. Far from it. He did not deny the fact it does excellent work in getting jobs for the country. What he disputes is where they are...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: It is deplorable this company obtains State contracts at a time when it is denying 27 of its former employees and their families their entitlements. I call on the Minister to come to the House today to outline what progress has been made to date by him and the Department on this matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jul 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the fact that the Taoiseach will come to the House this afternoon. I thank the Leader for arranging that debate and I look forward to hearing the Taoiseach's contribution. Last March, the Government took a decision to close Army barracks in Clonmel, Mullingar and Castlebar, as well as Dún Uí Néill Barracks in Cavan town. We were told these were cost saving measures. This...

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (18 Jul 2012)

Diarmuid Wilson: I second the amendment.