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Seanad: Order of Business (2 Oct 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Barrett again raised the allegations made by a former Member of the House who is now a Minister of State to the effect that a senior Fianna Fáil Senator allegedly offered him a bribe to stay "onside", as is stated in the relevant newspaper article. As I stated yesterday, the Minister of State, Deputy Cannon, is a friend of mine and I like him. However, this is a very serious...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Oct 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: This was prior to his decision to join Fine Gael in opposition, which was his right because this is a democracy.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Oct 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: With respect, he was previously a Member of this House and he has made an allegation in respect of his time here. The matter should be clarified by the Minister of State before the day is out. There is no point in proposing an amendment to the Order of Business to the effect that he should come before us because he is out of the country at present. Tabling an amendment would only place the...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Oct 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: The Minister of State is a member of the Government and this is a very serious matter. He should clarify the position, particularly as what has been said is a reflection on every Member of the House. I did not have time to do so yesterday so I take this opportunity to congratulate the Cavan women's Gaelic football team who won the all-Ireland intermediate football final on Sunday last in...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Oct 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: Tipperary performed very well. I congratulate the Cavan team, which has been there or thereabouts for many years. The efforts of its members paid off in the end.

Seanad: County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Second Stage (2 Oct 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: Before calling Senator Keane, on behalf of Senator O'Neill I wish to welcome to the Visitors Gallery pupils and teachers from St. Colman's school, Clara, County Kilkenny. They are welcome to the Seanad.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Oct 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: As I did not get an opportunity to speak yesterday, I welcome the outcome of Friday’s referendum and look forward to working with colleagues on the way forward for this House. I join Senators Ned O’Sullivan, Denis Landy and Cáit Keane in calling on the Leader to inquire of the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Phil Hogan, where stands the...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Oct 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: I apologise to the Chief Whip and the Deputy Chief Whip and take full responsibility for the confusion caused.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: Budget day used to be a marvellous occasion when I came into this House-----

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: -----until relatively recent years-----

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: -----when the financial crisis hit the country. Excuse me, a Chathaoirligh, I just want to make the point that-----

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: There used to be some element of mystery to it but unfortunately as a result of the leaks and spins that have occurred, especially this year, there is none. As Senator Mooney said, one need only have listened to the "News at One" to hear almost the entire budget. Surely there is a constitutional issue here. It is not that many years ago when a Minister had to resign because an official of...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: There will be no surprises if one has read the Irish Independent or The Irish Times.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: We were listening to it for long enough.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: On a positive note, I commend the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government for the second day in a row for his initiative in respect of the pyrite problem, which has been raised by the leader on this side of the House since this Seanad came into existence. I am glad that this will come to a satisfactory resolution. I also take the opportunity to pay tribute to the work...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: For the second time.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: Will the Acting Leader ask the Minister for Education and Skills when he intends to sign the commencement order for the Further Education and Training Act 2013? It is important it is commenced as soon as possible in light of the cut of €45 to unemployment benefit for young people in the budget. It is also important that the proper moneys are given for training courses to be provided...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Statements (23 Oct 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: Has Paddy Power opened a book on that?

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: What about the Vatican embassy?