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- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jan 2014)
Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to make a contribution at this late stage. I join with other colleagues in wishing everybody a happy new year and look forward to a productive session. I agree with Senator Jim D'Arcy's call to arrange for the Minister for Education and Skills to attend, as soon as possible, in order to discuss the proposed reform of the junior cycle curriculum. I...
- Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2013)
Diarmuid Wilson: I move amendment No. 85: In page 58, line 1, after "matters" to insert ", and the chairperson of such committee will be a member of the relevant Local Enterprise Office".
- Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2013)
Diarmuid Wilson: Fine Gael would be a lot closer to the DUP than Sinn Féin.
- Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2013)
Diarmuid Wilson: I am not going to repeat what I said earlier, but I would appreciate a response from the Minister.
- Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2013)
Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Minister for that clarification.
- Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2013)
Diarmuid Wilson: Yes, but I wanted to afford the Minister an opportunity to clarify something he said on Second Stage on Monday. I have received correspondence from the Association of City and County Councils. On Monday, the Minister suggested that an agreement had been made between the Association of City and County Councils and the Association of Municipal Authorities of Ireland regarding the application...
- Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2013)
Diarmuid Wilson: The two organisations discussed many things during the year. The question of civic titles was not discussed, however, and each organisation proceeded on its own path on this.
- Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2013)
Diarmuid Wilson: I want to afford the Minister an opportunity to clarify the record. I am not for one moment suggesting that the Minister misled the House, but I want to afford him an opportunity to clarify that situation.
- Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2013)
Diarmuid Wilson: Could the Minister oblige the House by clarifying the situation on the mayors?
- Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2013)
Diarmuid Wilson: I will withdraw it and resubmit it for Report Stage. I just wanted to check exactly what the Minister did say.
- Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2013)
Diarmuid Wilson: I move amendment No. 51: In page 49, line 23, before “members” to insert “at least 3”.
- Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2013)
Diarmuid Wilson: On the use of the title “Mayor” or “Cathaoirleach”, under this legislation, with the exception of Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford city councils, the chairs of local authorities will only be allowed to be called “Cathaoirleach”. The situation in my own county is that we stuck with the "Cathaoirleach" title, which I firmly believe was the...
- Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2013)
Diarmuid Wilson: That could become a habit. Senator Landy should be careful.
- Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2013)
Diarmuid Wilson: The Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter, has a file on every one of us.
- Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2013)
Diarmuid Wilson: What planet is the Minister on?
- Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2013)
Diarmuid Wilson: I seek clarification from the Minister that elected representatives can be on the local development committees. Is it still the case that the chief executive or manager of the council will select the elected members to sit on this particular committee?
- Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2013)
Diarmuid Wilson: That is not the case.
- Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2013)
Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome that fact. Is it still the case that the chief executive will select the non-elected members to the committee and put the names before the council for endorsement?
- Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2013)
Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Minister.
- Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2013)
Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Minister for his admission.