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- 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.
- Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2014)
Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the agreement on a memorandum of understanding between a group of business people in counties Cavan and Fermanagh and the current owners of the former Quinn Group to purchase the manufacturing and construction businesses of the former Quinn Group. This is welcome news for people in the locality as it will ensure the businesses remain in the hands of local business people. I also...
- Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2014)
Diarmuid Wilson: Senator O'Neill is missing Uncle Phil already.
- Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2014)
Diarmuid Wilson: Like Senator Mary White and others, I wish Senator Bacik well as a potential future member of the Cabinet or Minister of State. While Senator White said she would be particularly suited to the Department of Justice and Equality, I think she would be well-qualified to take on any ministry save that of defence because I doubt she could sit on the fence for very long. On the sixth of...
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2014)
Diarmuid Wilson: I second the amendment to the Order of Business, proposed by Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill. As Senator Hildegarde Naughton has done, I ask the Leader to invite the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairí Quinn, to give the House an update on the success or otherwise of the amalgamation of the former vocational education committees into education and training boards. It is...
- Seanad: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Jun 2014)
Diarmuid Wilson: Does Senator Crown wish to come back in?
- Seanad: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Jun 2014)
Diarmuid Wilson: Please, colleagues. Does Senator Crown wish to come back in on amendment No. 6?
- Seanad: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Jun 2014)
Diarmuid Wilson: To clarify, there is no time restriction on Senator Crown or any other Member in reference to these amendments. This is the forum to deal with these issues.
- Seanad: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Jun 2014)
Diarmuid Wilson: The Minister has given a commitment to Senator Crown.
- Seanad: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Jun 2014)
Diarmuid Wilson: In fairness to everyone involved, I do not believe the Minister will be able to change his position in 15 minutes.
- Seanad: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Jun 2014)
Diarmuid Wilson: I will put the amendments in sequence, beginning with amendment No. 6. Is Senator Crown pressing or withdrawing amendment No. 6?
- Seanad: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Jun 2014)
Diarmuid Wilson: We are discussing amendment No. 6. The Minister may respond when we reach the other amendments.
- Seanad: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Jun 2014)
Diarmuid Wilson: He indicated he would bring the matter to the Dáil.