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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2022)

Diarmuid Wilson: I would like to join the Leas-Chathaoirleach in passing my sympathies to Bridget on the death of her brother. May he rest in peace. On 26 November, which is just a little over a week away, the people of Ukraine and Ukrainians throughout the world commemorate 90 years since the beginning of the Holodomor of 1932 and 1933. This was a man-made famine which was enforced by the deliberate...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2022)

Diarmuid Wilson: He would expect to be number one.

Seanad: Passport Office: Motion (5 Oct 2022)

Diarmuid Wilson: I am sorry for interrupting the Senator but I have to ask the permission of the Chamber to suspend for 15 minutes as the Minister of State has to vote in the Lower House.

Seanad: Passport Office: Motion (5 Oct 2022)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, to the House. I apologise for the interruption earlier. I know it was out of his control as there was a vote in the Lower House. I welcome the Minister of State and his officials. As Senator Ó Donnghaile said in his opening remarks, since last June there has been an all-party motion on the Order Party on this important issue. The fact...

Seanad: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Statements (4 Oct 2022)

Diarmuid Wilson: It is only a matter of time.

Seanad: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Statements (4 Oct 2022)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Coveney, and his officials to the House. I thank him for his comprehensive comments. Like my colleagues, Senators Ó Donnghaile and Senator Joe O'Reilly, I was present at the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence when the Minister answered a lot of questions. I hope that in my contribution I do not repeat some of the questions to which the...

Seanad: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Statements (4 Oct 2022)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the establishment of a cybersecurity college. Personnel who are already within the Defence Forces should be encouraged to join the college when it comes into existence. I very much welcome its establishment. I have a number of other questions about which I will write to the Minister.

Seanad: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Statements (4 Oct 2022)

Diarmuid Wilson: Am I correct to say that the funding is index-linked to January 2021?

Seanad: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Statements (4 Oct 2022)

Diarmuid Wilson: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (15 Sep 2022)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister, and the observers in the Gallery, to the House. I am responding on behalf of my colleague, Senator McGreehan, who is unfortunately held up but hopes to be here before the end of the debate on the Bill. I will put on the record of the House that Fianna Fáil supports this Bill, which provides the necessary amendments allowing for the commencement of the remaining...

Seanad: Defence Forces (Evidence) Bill 2019: Second Stage (22 Jun 2022)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister back to this House. He is a very busy man. I just saw on the television this morning that he was in Brussels a few hours ago. I join with the Cathaoirleach and Senator Ahearn in welcoming Senator Maria Byrne and her guests. Senator Byrne is very well known for her hospitality. I know her guests will be very well looked after on their visit to Leinster House. I...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Measures (21 Jun 2022)

Diarmuid Wilson: I thank Senator Carrigy for sharing time with me on this very important issue. As we are aware, these shops are springing up all over our towns. They are located in prime locations with very expensive rents. They seem to be open on a daily basis. I have never come across a shop that just sells cigarettes because it would not be financially viable to do so. Something needs to be done on...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Measures (21 Jun 2022)

Diarmuid Wilson: At the outset, I should have welcomed the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, to the House earlier. I thank him for his comprehensive reply. I welcome that this Bill is progressing and I would like if it could be speeded up as soon as possible. This is very necessary legislation and it is important it is brought in as a matter of urgency. More importantly, when it is brought in, it is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Jun 2022)

Diarmuid Wilson: I second Senator Craughwell's proposed amendment to the Order of Business on the motion regarding Georgia's candidacy for membership of the European Union, and specifically that it be taken without debate, with the agreement of the House. I reiterate the important point that it has been 31 years since Georgia regained its independence and 26 years since diplomatic relations between Ireland...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Jun 2022)

Diarmuid Wilson: There is a precedent for a motion to be taken without debate.

Seanad: Georgia's Application for Membership of the European Union: Motion (14 Jun 2022)

Diarmuid Wilson: I second the motion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Current Situation in Ukraine: Discussion (31 May 2022)

Diarmuid Wilson: An important point has been made there by Senator Ó Donnghaile and I would be interested in hearing the ambassador's response. I know the ambassador and her colleague have been to County Cavan and have seen how close it is to the Border. We have quite a few Ukrainian people located or relocated to Cavan and they are very welcome. In the last week or so, there have been reports of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 May 2022)

Diarmuid Wilson: I wish to join with Leas-Chathaoirleach and other colleagues in welcoming the Darmody family, especially Cara, to the Visitors Gallery. I wish them well in their fundraising efforts. They are highlighting the difficulties faced by those with autism.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 May 2022)

Diarmuid Wilson: I wish I had Cara when I was doing my maths paper.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 May 2022)

Diarmuid Wilson: I wish the family well and welcome them. I would also like to join Leas-Chathaoirleach in congratulating Croatia in its national day and in welcoming the ambassador to the Seanad. As the convenor of the Ireland-Georgia Friendship Group, I want to take the opportunity to wish the Georgian people well on this, the 31st anniversary of independence, and the 26th year of diplomatic relations...