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Seanad: An Bille um Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Cúigiú Céim - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Fifth Stage (23 Jul 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: That is an outrageous comment.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: Yes, I agree with the Leader that it was buried or shelved or dumped, whatever one might call it. Truth be told, no government wants a properly functioning Seanad as we are an inconvenience. As Senator MacSharry outlined, we are not only an inconvenience to the Minister, we are an inconvenience to the Civil Service. How dare we have any say in amendments to legislation? I also take...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: The 11 Taoiseach's nominees are democratic Members of the House under the Constitution. I take grave exception to any suggestion otherwise, with a portrayal that I sneaked in the gate and grabbed one of the seats in this House. I was nominated to this House and elected to it, and I am very proud of the fact. That story should be struck on the head. We should be elected in a different way,...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: How does one follow that? I agree with every word of Senator James Heffernan's contribution. I welcome the Minister of State, but I am disappointed that the Taoiseach has not spent more time in the House, apart from a few minutes on Second Stage. He acted like a school bully, throwing a box before running away to leave someone else deal with the ensuing chaos. I was disappointed last...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: This is important. This is our only opportunity to speak to the amendment, as the others have been ruled out of order. However, I respect the Cathaoirleach and his decision in that regard. It is a fact that Government Senators have been promised projects for their constituencies if they vote for the abortion legislation and this Bill. Hearing this may be uncomfortable for the Minister of...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: I have no intention of naming them. The Leader knows this to be a fact.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: I genuinely welcomed Senator Hildegarde Naughton to the House today and look forward to working with her for the two and a half years left in this term. However, it is important that she realise what the Taoiseach and his colleagues think of her and the rest of us.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: The Taoiseach believes she is surplus to requirements, a waster, not fit for purpose and irrelevant. That is what the Taoiseach and the Government think of each and every one of us in the House. This fact must be noted. I wish the Senator well, but that is what the Taoiseach who appointed her to the Seanad thinks of her. It is regrettable that, in attempting to do away with the House, the...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: The better weather?

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: Young Fine Gael will probably be disbanded for standing up for the Seanad.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: It is outrageous.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jul 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: I join with other colleagues who welcomed Senator Naughton to the House. I wish her well in the next two and a half years or so that remain in this Seanad. I commend Senator David Norris on his excellent contribution on "Today with Pat Kenny" this morning. I encourage him to keep going throughout the summer until we have well and truly won this proposed referendum. I am conscious of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jul 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: -----Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal and Tyrone, four proud Ulster counties, are still there, with each and every one of them capable of taking on whatever-----

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jul 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: I forgot about that.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jul 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: Was the Senator in Young Fine Gael.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jul 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: In order for colleagues to show truly their democratic values and their belief in the systems that operate in this House I request under Standing Order 62(3)(b) that the division be taken again other than by electronic means.

Seanad: Membership of Committees: Motion (19 Jul 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: A Chathaoirligh, the Fianna Fáil Party in this House will withdraw from this House and from all the proceedings of this House today because of the outrageous lack of democracy that has been shown here this morning. My party is leaving this House now and will take no further part in the proceedings of this House. It is a disgrace.

Seanad: Membership of Committees: Motion (19 Jul 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: A committee of this House is charged with the responsibility of appointing people to committees and discharging them from committees. The courtesy was not given to that committee to deal with its business.

Seanad: Membership of Committees: Motion (19 Jul 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: Setting aside Standing Orders is to side-step my party. It is a disgrace.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2013)

Diarmuid Wilson: As a teller, under Standing Order 62(3), I propose that the vote be taken by other than electronic means.