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Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: West Donegal and the wider Gaeltacht community is in mourning following the sudden death of Seamus Mac Géidigh, broadcaster and manager of RTE Raidió na Gaeltachta northwest service. Seamus was a much respected broadcaster. He was passionate about Gaelic football and was a highly respected commentator on Gaelic games. On Saturday evening last, Seamus travelled to Breffni Park to...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: What about Mr. Gilmore and his bully-boy tactics?

Seanad: Local Authority Members' Terms and Conditions: Motion (5 Jul 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: He is telling the truth.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: I know that the Cathaoirleach is under pressure but I am delighted to see Senator Lawless, one of the Taoiseach's nominees, in the House. It is great to have someone in this Chamber who has a direct link to the White House. That can only be good for this country and this Senate. I am also very much in agreement with what Senator O'Donnell said with regard to the arts. For many decades now...

Seanad: Delivering Sustainable Full Employment: Statements (16 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: I, too, congratulate the Minister on her appointment to Government.

Seanad: Delivering Sustainable Full Employment: Statements (16 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: During the Order of Business there was some discussion on the arts and I neglected to point out that we have somebody from the Fine Gael side of the House who has been very proficient in the arts for more than four decades, Senator Joe O'Reilly. We look forward to his performance. The Senator has six minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: I ask the Leader to use his good offices to ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide extra resources to the Passport Office which is under extreme pressure, not only at this time of year, but throughout the year, to provide passports in a timely manner. I ask that extra resources be provided because this is an essential service, particularly at this time of year when many...

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: On a point of order, I appreciate that this is the first Private Members' time of the new Seanad but this is a Fianna Fáil motion. We are one and a half hours into the discussion and yet we have only had a proposer and a seconder to the motion. There are other people who wish to speak and I believe that latitude should be given-----

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: I remind Senator Ó Clochartaigh that democracy is when we have twice the speaking time than he does because we have twice the membership. That is democracy.

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: I am merely pointing out, on behalf of my party, that we are not satisfied.

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: I appreciate what you are saying, a Chathaoirligh, your hands are tied but the hands of the Acting Leader of the House are not tied and he can allocate additional time. It is not acceptable for the Minister to take 15 minutes and for that to be the end of the debate. Two speakers from Fianna Fáil, the proposing side, are the only ones who have spoken for the party up to now.

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: With respect, the Acting Leader can extend the time.

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Davitt without interruption please.

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Ó Clochartaigh you have had an opportunity to speak. Please allow Senator Davitt to speak.

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator, please.

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: I am sorry, Senator Clifford-Lee. Unfortunately, your time has lapsed.

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: I shall give the Senator 30 seconds because of the interruptions.

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Ó Clochartaigh knows that I am impartial.

Seanad: Visit of US Delegation (15 Jun 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: Before I put the question, I am sure all colleagues would like to join me in welcoming the former governor of South Carolina, Mr. David Beasley. He is very welcome.