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Seanad: Marriage Bill 2015: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: Before I call Senator Jim Walsh I welcome Deputy John Lyons to the House.

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Committee Stage (21 Oct 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I move amendment No. 10:In page 8, line 11, after “measures” to insert “, including the management of soil carbon and the protection and re-wetting of wetlands,”.

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Committee Stage (21 Oct 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I totally agree with Senators Cullinane and Barrett. The comment the Minister of State read out is outrageous and I do not believe the Minister of State believes it herself. It is something that has been handed to her. I hope she, as a democratically elected member of the Oireachtas, does not believe it. This House is an important part of the Oireachtas. To say the Government would be...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: Outrageous.

Seanad: Marriage Bill 2015: Second Stage (20 Oct 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I must ask the Senator to conclude.

Seanad: Marriage Bill 2015: Second Stage (20 Oct 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator O'Keeffe without interruption please.

Seanad: Marriage Bill 2015: Second Stage (20 Oct 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I wish to acknowledge the presence of Deputy Dara Calleary and a former Member and colleague of this House, Deputy Jerry Buttimer. Both gentlemen are very welcome to the Upper House. I call Senator Mac Conghail.

Seanad: Marriage Bill 2015: Second Stage (20 Oct 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I know Senator Craughwell is agitated and I apologise, Senator, as I know you have been present for the entire debate. However, I must follow the rota as laid down by the Cathaoirleach and as approved by the CPP. I call on Senator Mooney, who has five minutes.

Seanad: Marriage Bill 2015: Second Stage (20 Oct 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: It is open-ended but I do not anticipate much of a delay. Only two other Senators are offering.

Seanad: Marriage Bill 2015: Second Stage (20 Oct 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: The Chair has no role in adjudicating on that assumption.

Seanad: Marriage Bill 2015: Second Stage (20 Oct 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Norris should comment later.

Seanad: Marriage Bill 2015: Second Stage (20 Oct 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Marriage Bill 2015: Second Stage (20 Oct 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Second Stage (14 Oct 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Public Services and Procurement (Social Value) Bill 2015: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Oct 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the fact that the Government is accepting the Bill.

Seanad: Public Services and Procurement (Social Value) Bill 2015: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Oct 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: Absolutely not. I have no intention of doing so.

Seanad: Public Services and Procurement (Social Value) Bill 2015: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Oct 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I simply wish to welcome the fact that the Government is accepting this important Bill. I pay tribute to my colleague, Senator O'Brien, who drafted the legislation. I was honoured to co-sponsor it. I pay tribute to the Minister of State. I have been a Member of this House for almost 14 years and I have spent most of that time as a Government representative. There are few examples of...

Seanad: Minerals Development Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (14 Oct 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: Before we commence, I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment, who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. Each amendment must be seconded. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Joe McHugh, to the House. Amendment No. 1, in the name of Senator Mark Daly and other Fianna Fáil Senators, arises out of committee...

Seanad: Minerals Development Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (14 Oct 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I join my colleagues in the expressions of sympathy to the unfortunate victims of the horrific fire in Carrickmines, County Dublin, and to the wife, children and extended family of Garda Tony Golden, a native of Ballina in County Mayo. It brings to mind, unfortunately, the horrific incident that occurred less than three years ago, where Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe, a native of my own...