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Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (15 Oct 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: I call Senator Power and she has eight minutes.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (15 Oct 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, back to familiar territory. I invite her to begin her contribution.

Seanad: Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014: Committee Stage (15 Oct 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Minister. As always, he is very welcome back to the Chamber where he started his Oireachtas career. He always carries out his business in an effective and efficient manner. I call Senator Barrett.

Seanad: Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014: Committee Stage (15 Oct 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: Our colleagues were anxious.

Seanad: Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014: Committee Stage (15 Oct 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: When is it proposed to take the next Stage?

Seanad: Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014: Committee Stage (15 Oct 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: I ask the Acting Leader, Senator O'Neill, to move the suspension of the House until 3 p.m.

Seanad: Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014: Committee Stage (15 Oct 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014: Committee Stage (15 Oct 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: Amendments Nos. 16 to 20, inclusive, are technical drafting amendments and may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014: Committee Stage (15 Oct 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: Amendment No. 7 is in the name of Senator Barrett.

Seanad: Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014: Committee Stage (15 Oct 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: Does the Minister wish to comment on that point?

Seanad: Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014: Committee Stage (15 Oct 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: Amendments Nos. 5 and 6 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014: Committee Stage (15 Oct 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: Amendments Nos. 2 and 3 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014: Committee Stage (15 Oct 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: Amendments Nos. 4, 10 and 12 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: I wish him well. By way of advice, as the Fianna Fáil Whip I had a conversation with the Government Whip, Senator Paul Coghlan. The voting system can be confusing for those of us who have been here for a while, and we agreed that perhaps for the first year or so Senator Craughwell would just follow whatever I do.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: That will ease him into the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: Like other colleagues, I would like to welcome Senator Craughwell to the House. I wish him well in the remaining year or so of this Government. I also welcome his family, who are in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. It is a very proud day for all of them as well. It is a great honour for any of us to be elected to the Oireachtas, be it the Lower House or this great House we all serve....

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Oct 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: I asked when it will take place.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Oct 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: I support Senator Brennan’s call for a review of our planning regulations. It is over 40 years since they were last addressed and he has raised some important issues. I concur with Senator Whelan on nuclear energy and it does warrant a debate in the House. We are located close to the island of Britain and yesterday’s decision there on a proposed nuclear power plant has major...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Oct 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: It is a political charge that should be withdrawn. Under our Constitution, the by-election is being properly conducted.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Oct 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: While I agree the borough should be reformed, it is as it is. Whoever is elected will have been democratically elected to this House and, hopefully, will serve the full remaining term. I agree with Senator Quinn on the provision of defibrillators. HIQA carried out a review and suggested it would cost up to €15 million to have defibrillators located in Government buildings across the...