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Seanad: Order of Business (29 Apr 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: Even the most loyal commentators in some of the news and media outlets that support this Government-----

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Apr 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: -----said it was a farce and that both Ministers could have summed up all they had to say in four minutes, instead of the 57 minutes they spent delivering this so-called spring statement. I look forward to hearing what the Taoiseach has to add to this particular farce this afternoon.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Apr 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I commend the Government Chief Whip here in the Seanad on his loyalty and dedication in repeating exactly what he said here yesterday in defence of that farce.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Apr 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I agree with what Senator O’Donovan said about An Garda Síochána. While I would like the Leader to invite the Minister for Justice and Equality to debate the resources available and reforms, etc., the most important thing to debate is that morale is at an all-time low within An Garda Síochána and that gardaí are being subjected not only to physical violence...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Apr 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: He is attacking republican parties.

Seanad: Ash Dieback Disease: Statements (29 Apr 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I can hear the Senator clearly. There must be some difficulty with the microphone.

Seanad: Ash Dieback Disease: Statements (29 Apr 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome Councillor John Paul Feeley, who is a member of the board of governors of UCD, to the Visitors Gallery.

Seanad: Ash Dieback Disease: Statements (29 Apr 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: As a Cavanman and half a Tipperaryman, I am not going to comment on that. Maybe the Senator should take a look at the players.

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

Diarmuid Wilson: It is Mick O'Dwyer on the way back from Louth.

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

Diarmuid Wilson: That is an outrageous statement.

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

Diarmuid Wilson: I seek clarification on the resignation or removal of members of the board. The Bill states a person shall be disqualified from holding and shall cease to hold office as a member of Sport Ireland or a committee if he or she is judged bankrupt or makes a composition or arrangement with his or her creditors. Why would either of these circumstances prevent someone from being a member of the...

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....