Results 2,901-2,920 of 4,908 for speaker:Diarmuid Wilson

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: On a point of order, I am sorry the Leader finds himself in this position. It just goes to show the consequences of the Government putting a gun to the head of the Leader of this House.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: It is my understanding that the Committee on Procedure and Privileges has no function-----

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: -----in determining whether somebody has a conflict of interests.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: What is being done is both a smokescreen and a delaying tactic. It is drawing into question the character and professional and political reputation of a Member of this House.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: The Leader should withdraw his request immediately and accept the democratic decision made by the Committee of Selection which was taken yesterday. What is happening here is disgraceful.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: On a point of order, I have the height of respect for the Cathaoirleach and his impartiality. As Whip of the Fianna Fáil group, however, I must make it quite clear that we cannot allow the reply by the Leader to the Order of Business to continue until this matter has been resolved. I have nothing but the height of respect for the Chair, the Leader and every other Member but we cannot...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: I apologise but, with all due respect to the Cathaoirleach, the Leader and other Members, I made it quite clear that our group will not allow the Leader to continue with his reply to the Order of Business until this very serious matter - which relates to a Member of the House - is dealt with to our satisfaction. The House and, in particular, the Member are entitled to that.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: I join in the words of congratulation to former Senator Deirdre Clune on her election to the European Parliament. I also welcome the imminent appointment of Mr. Kevin O'Malley as the US ambassador to Ireland. It is regrettable that it took 18 months for this appointment to be made, given the relationship between this island and the United States. I congratulate Senator Barrett and Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (4 Jun 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: It has been decided.

Seanad: Youth Guarantee and Rent Supplement: Statements (28 May 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: I have been very flexible with the Senator.

Seanad: Youth Guarantee and Rent Supplement: Statements (28 May 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Moloney had an extra minute. I will give her 30 seconds.

Seanad: Youth Guarantee and Rent Supplement: Statements (28 May 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: I am pleased Senator Moloney got a chance to contribute because she had some difficulty on the previous occasion when I chaired a debate. I gave her a little bit of extra time.

Seanad: Youth Guarantee and Rent Supplement: Statements (28 May 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Burton, to the House and wish her well in her forthcoming campaign for the leadership of her party.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: Like other colleagues I pay tribute to everybody who put themselves forward for election, be it the local elections, the two by-elections or the European Parliament elections. I congratulate all those who were successful and commiserate with the many who were not. Very many fine councillors have been lost throughout the country, mainly from the Government parties of Fine Gael and Labour....

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: We will accept the verdict of the Left.

Seanad: Central Bank Bill 2014: Second Stage (15 May 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Central Bank Bill 2014: Second Stage (15 May 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: It is because of women.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 May 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: There should have been none.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (7 May 2014)

Diarmuid Wilson: Is that agreed? Agreed.