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Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (13 Jul 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: He certainly will, Senator.

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (13 Jul 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: May we have silence in the Chamber, please?

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (13 Jul 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: The Senator's time is concluded.

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (13 Jul 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: There are now eight remaining.

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (13 Jul 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: I know, but unfortunately the time has concluded.

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (13 Jul 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: I will ensure Senator Burke is first to speak next time.

Seanad: National Anthem Protection of Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: First Stage (12 Jul 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: I second the proposal.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: The Senator is wandering.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: As a matter of clarification for Senator Butler, there is no programme for Government between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: We are facilitating a minority Government in the interest of the State.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: I agree totally. I just wanted to clarify that.

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.