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Seanad: Succession (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (11 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I second Senator Darragh O'Brien's amendment to the Order of Business. I welcome the swift reaction by the Government to the decision of the Court of Appeal today that certain sections of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 are illegal. I also note that this decision does not affect the supply, sale or possession of so-called hard drugs such as cocaine, heroin or cannabis. However, it affects the...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: Does it include the bottles of water?

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I hope he is better with the milk than he was with the water.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: Like other colleagues, I support Senator Norris and I want to do that while fully respecting the Cathaoirleach's decision that we do not have a role in regard to this matter. I refer to the proposal to reduce people's wages by 5.6% without any discussion. These are public servants after all who work extremely hard. This proposal is being made at a time when we have the establishment of a...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: That is what I am saying; I am agreeing with the Cathaoirleach. The onus is on us as Members to pursue these matters with the Members of this House who are on the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission because it is not acceptable that these people are being subjected to working conditions to which they are being subjected. I agree with what the Government Chief Whip, Senator Coghlan, said...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: There have been three major breakdowns of this network in the past number of months. Retailers are being subjected to much hassle as a result of having to check tickets from individuals who come into their outlets because the proper software has not been put in place for people to check their own tickets in the branches, and I understand it will not be in place until the beginning of May.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: Furthermore, I would like an analysis carried out into how much of a reduction there has been in the amount of prize money paid out since the new owners of the lottery have taken over?

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (4 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ó Riordáin, and his officials to the House.

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (4 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: Amendments Nos. 1 and 5 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (4 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I apologise for interrupting, but the comments are more on the section than the amendment.

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (4 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: If you wish, you can make those points on the section.

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (4 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: I will allow the Senator back in on the section.

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (4 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: For information purposes, the order of the House is that Report Stage will take place immediately after Committee Stage.

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (4 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: On a point of information, the Order of Business has been agreed by the House. My hands are tied in that regard. Unless it is amended I cannot-----

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (4 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: It is the job of the Chair to carry out the order of the day.

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (4 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Conway is the Acting Leader.

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (4 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: Is that relevant to amendments Nos. 1 and 5?

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (4 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: Sorry colleagues-----

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (4 Mar 2015)

Diarmuid Wilson: We will get to you in a minute, Senator.