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Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Education and Training Boards (17 Jul 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Minister of State for his very comprehensive reply. If there had been extensive discussion between the two ETBs on the matter then there would have been no need for me to table an Adjournment matter this afternoon. It is serious when one education training board, in effect, refuses to communicate with another on a matter of budget and personnel. It is unfortunate that this...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill 2014: Second Stage (17 Jul 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Alan Kelly, back to the House. The legislation has come about as a result of an anomaly which means a by-election cannot be held in respect of a seat in the House where a vacancy has arisen as a result of the election to the European Parliament of our former colleague, Deirdre Clune. I wish her very well in her role as an MEP. The main question on this side of...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill 2014: Second Stage (17 Jul 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (16 Jul 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: Amendment No. 8 in the name of Senator Crown has been ruled out of order as it involves a potential charge on the Exchequer.

Seanad: Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (16 Jul 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: The amendment has already been discussed with amendment No. 1.

Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (16 Jul 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: I second the amendment. I warmly welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Coffey. Both the Cathaoirleach and I had the privilege of serving with him in this House prior to the most recent general election. His contributions were always genuine, heartfelt and in the best interests of the country. He looked somewhat hesitant when he first entered the Chamber and left again briefly.

Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (16 Jul 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: He probably wanted to pinch himself. The Minister of State is welcome and I wish him well. These are both sensible amendments and it would be extremely worthwhile if a framework were put in place in order to allow housing authorities to deal with domestic violence. It is a fact that such violence occurs, in the case of males as well as females. A framework such as that proposed should be...

Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (16 Jul 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (16 Jul 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (16 Jul 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (16 Jul 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (16 Jul 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: This is my first opportunity to welcome the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Alan Kelly. As I said on the Order of Business, he is one of four former Members of the last Seanad and we hope to have some influence on him in his decision-making. I hope he will not let us down. It is good to see four former colleagues as senior Ministers and I wish them...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jul 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: I, too, welcome Senator Norris back to the House. It was great to witness him in full flow this morning. I agree with the Cathaoirleach that this House has no role in the appointment of Ministers. Perhaps, however, it should. We should certainly have had some influence in regard to the four excellent members of the newly formed Cabinet who are former Members of the previous Seanad,...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: I second the amendment to the Order of Business proposed by Senator Rónán Mullen. I join colleagues in congratulating those who were successful in obtaining promotion to ministerial office and commiserating with those who are no longer either Ministers or Ministers of State. I particularly wish to congratulate the new Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Heather...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: Will the Taoiseach say so?

Seanad: Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: Is that the Taoiseach?

Seanad: Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: We understand the Minister is quite anxious and if he needs to take a call, the House will facilitate that. There is no problem.

Seanad: Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Dowd, to the House. I know the Minister of State is expecting a call, but I ask him to keep his phone on silent.

Seanad: Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: We understand if the Minister of State must go out and answer it.

Seanad: Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: Amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.