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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...

Seanad: An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Comhionannas Pósta) 2015: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: Will the Senator refrain from naming people in the House?

Seanad: An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Comhionannas Pósta) 2015: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: That may be the case but the individual in question is not a Member of the House.

Seanad: An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Comhionannas Pósta) 2015: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Walsh, without interruption.

Seanad: An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Comhionannas Pósta) 2015: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: That is not a point of order.

Seanad: An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Comhionannas Pósta) 2015: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Power without interruption.

Seanad: An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Comhionannas Pósta) 2015: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: Introducing Aer Lingus is going a little bit too far. The Minister has indicated that she has nothing further to add, so unless Senator Mullen has something new, I will have to put the question.

Seanad: An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Comhionannas Pósta) 2015: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Mullen should avoid commentary on different people and stick to the amendment. I have to put the question now.

Seanad: An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Comhionannas Pósta) 2015: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: Excuse me. Everyone has had ample opportunity to contribute. Senator Mullen, unless you have something further to add-----

Seanad: An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Comhionannas Pósta) 2015: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: If Senator Mullen has nothing further to add to this, I have two colleagues who wish to make brief comments and then I am putting the question. Is that clear? I call Senator Walsh.