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Seanad: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I have the height of respect for the Minister of State but I do not believe it is right that a person who enters into an arrangement with his or her creditors or is declared bankrupt should be deemed ineligible to sit on this particular board or any other board. The Minister of State gave the usual answer that this is a normal provision. Why is it a normal provision? It should not be. It...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I agree with Senator Mooney's remarks about the reduction in interest rates and the banks. While I welcome the announcement by AIB yesterday that it intends to reduce its interest rate, I call on the other banks to do the same. I pay tribute not only to my own party and our representatives in this House and the Lower House who have raised this issue continually over recent months but to all...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I do not think Senator Craughwell proposed an amendment.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: If he did, I will second it.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Apr 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I indicated that I will second the amendment.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Apr 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: No, thank you.

Seanad: Public Services and Procurement (Social Value) Bill 2015: Second Stage (22 Apr 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Simon Harris.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Apr 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I second my colleague Senator Thomas Byrne's amendment to the Order of Business. In doing so I commend Deputy Willie Penrose who is attempting to get legislation passed through the Lower House in order to provide for a one year bankruptcy provision. Any of us dealing on a daily basis with people in difficulties - I have some experience of it myself which is no news to this House - will be...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Apr 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: The pay, conditions and pensions of county and city councillors have been issues in this House for as long as I have been a Member. In recent months, Senators Brennan, Paul Coghlan and Cummins, as well as members of my own party and Senator Craughwell, have been involved in trying to progress this matter. I am seeking an all-party approach to the issue. We all know how the system works....

Seanad: Representational Allowance of Councillors: Motion (21 Apr 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I second the motion.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (21 Apr 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: Amendment No. 1 has been ruled out of order as it poses a potential charge on the Exchequer.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Apr 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I agree with Senator Ivana Bacik that we should have a debate fairly soon on the proposals regarding Seanad reform. I have not had an opportunity to read the report in full, but I have looked at the recommendations and I have issues with some of them. I look forward to an opportunity to put those concerns on the record. I agree with everything Senator Paul Coghlan has said. He has been...

Seanad: One-Parent Family Supports: Motion (15 Apr 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: Before I call our next speaker, I welcome Deputy Frank Feighan and his guests to the Visitors Gallery. I hope it is not a case of Deputy Feighan looking for his old seat back in this House. The Deputy is very welcome.

Seanad: One-Parent Family Supports: Motion (15 Apr 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: The Senator just got out in time.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I join Senator Leyden in calling on the Leader to have a debate on the licensed trade opening hours, particularly in regard to Good Friday. I do not see anything wrong with publicans having two days a year off. They generally look forward to that. It is nothing to do with religion. Initially, it started out that way but publicans are entitled to have a break as well as the rest of us. It...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: This issue has been raised at Cavan, Monaghan and Meath County Councils particularly by Councillors Seamus Kyne and Clifford Kelly and it is an issue of ensuring fairness for the people of the north east. We were told that this inquiry included assessment of the feasibility of putting cables underground in other parts of the country and while we are told it is possible to do it in other...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: Go Ahead.

Seanad: Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (30 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I endorse everything that my colleague, Senator Paul Coghlan, has stated on the banks, home repossessions and how the issue of insolvency is being handled. Some time ago, I mentioned my concerns about the ways in which banks were using receiverships and I called on the Leader to arrange for a debate on same with the Minister for Finance. The receivership process is being abused by the...