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Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (8 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: That is a diversion.

Seanad: Domestic Violence: Motion (8 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Alex White, back to familiar surroundings.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: Will he sell at €50?

Seanad: Order of Business (9 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: I second Senator Zappone's amendment to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Overseas Development Issues: Statements (9 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Minister of State for his presentation and wish him continued success in his work. I now invite Senator Mark Daly to respond.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: I join Senators Mullins and Comiskey in congratulating everybody who was involved in the development of the Beara to Breifne tourism initiative. It is an important piece of work. It will afford people from the South from places like Beara from which the Leas-Cathaoirleach comes the opportunity to come to Breifne, the most beautiful part of the country covering counties Cavan, Leitrim and...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, that No. 37, motion 10. be taken without debate today. I join the leader of the Fianna Fáil Party, the Leader of the Opposition, in requesting that the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, come to the House to answer all of the questions outlined by the leader that need to be put to him, including the low morale in An...

Seanad: Ireland-Taiwan Relations: Motion (22 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: That Seanad Éireann supports Paragraph 96 of the European Parliament Resolution of 12 September 2012 on the Annual Report from the Council to the European Parliament on the Common Foreign and Security Policy (12562/2011 -2012/2050(INI)), which states as follows: '[The European Parliament] Welcomes the successful conclusion of the presidential and parliamentary elections held in Taiwan on...

Seanad: Decade of Centenaries Programme of Commemorations: Statements (22 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: I, too, welcome Senator O'Keeffe's mother and father-in-law to the Visitors Gallery. The next speaker is Senator Barrett, whom I understand is sharing time with Senator Norris.

Seanad: Decade of Centenaries Programme of Commemorations: Statements (22 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: Is that agreed? Agreed. The Senators have four minutes each.

Seanad: Decade of Centenaries Programme of Commemorations: Statements (22 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Norris without interruption please.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Unlicensed Money-Lending) Bill 2013: Second Stage (22 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: I will be brief. I commend my colleague, Senator MacSharry, on bringing to the floor of the Seanad this important legislation. This is the third legislative item Senator MacSharry has presented to the House. He has presented the Family Home Bill 2011, the Access to Cancer Treatment Bill 2012 and now this Criminal Justice (Unlicensed Money-Lending) Bill 2013. Unfortunately, I regret this...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Unlicensed Money-Lending) Bill 2013: Second Stage (22 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: I understand and appreciate the brief contribution made by the Leader this evening, in which he pointed out, quite rightly, that the Minister had stated legislation is in place that covers illegal moneylending. However, the Minister also referred to the infrequency of prosecutions. Why are prosecutions infrequent if there is legislation on the Statute Book that is effective in dealing with...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Unlicensed Money-Lending) Bill 2013: Second Stage (22 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: This is the reason my colleague, Senator MacSharry, has introduced this legislation. I accept the points made by Senator Conway and the Minister.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Unlicensed Money-Lending) Bill 2013: Second Stage (22 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: People may be reluctant and rightly so. This is because they are afraid for their lives, as most illegal moneylenders are gangsters and criminals.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Unlicensed Money-Lending) Bill 2013: Second Stage (22 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: As the Minister noted in his contribution, the Garda has widespread powers to deal with this issue. If this is the case, why is the Garda not dealing with the problem? These are the questions that must be answered by the Minister on foot of the introduction of this Bill. The most vulnerable people are being affected by these gangsters and thugs. While the latter are the unlicensed...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Unlicensed Money-Lending) Bill 2013: Second Stage (22 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: I understand the Senator was only making that point. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Costello, to the House and note he is the third Minister to attend this evening. I urge him to reconsider, on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Shatter, who, as everyone knows, can be shrouded in a straitjacket of pomposity from time to time. Admittedly, he was reasonable enough this evening.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Unlicensed Money-Lending) Bill 2013: Second Stage (22 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: I ask that this Bill be accepted this evening. If the Government could come up with better legislation then I suggest it does so.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Terry Brennan can take the Déise.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 May 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: I join Senator van Turnhout in the call for a statement from the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Fitzgerald, a woman for whom I have the height of respect. I believe she is doing an excellent job given the resources she has. It is up to her Cabinet colleagues to back her in getting extra resources in order that these crèches can be properly inspected. It is not...