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- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (6 Nov 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Canney, and thank him for taking this important matter. I know that he had to reschedule other business to be here, which I appreciate. As the Minister of State is aware, the local improvement scheme is particularly important for rural communities. It supports improvement works on laneways and non-public roads which are vital in the functioning of...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (6 Nov 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. It is welcome that he has secured €10 million for the scheme next year. However, a multiple of that figure is required, unfortunately. I am concerned that the Minister of State has said only €3.4 million has been paid out to date this year in the completion of works. Is that correct?
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (6 Nov 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: I am most familiar with the position in Cavan and Monaghan and surrounding counties. My understanding is the local authorities in these counties have used their full allocations. Is there a delay in the Department in paying out the money and, if so, is it deliberate?I would like the Minister of State to examine the matter because in both counties all the money has been spent and they could...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: I concur with what Senator Feighan said about Kevin Lunney. The difficulties in that part of counties Cavan and Fermanagh have been experienced for many years. They did not only start in the past three or four years. They have been going on since 2011. I welcome the additional Garda resources deployed but it is not sufficient to send uniformed new recruits to this area. Specialist...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: I note the media and social media have been focused heavily on the death of another giant of a man, Gay Byrne, and rightly so, but I saw a small pocket of coverage dedicated to Fr. Des. The Irish Timesreferred to him as the peacemaking priest, while on Twitter and Facebook ordinary citizens of west Belfast have talked about the loss of their people's priest. It has been heartwarming to read...
- Seanad: Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: Before we do that, Senator O'Reilly wants to make a few comments.
- Seanad: Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: Amendments Nos. 10 and 13 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Coffey wishes to comment before the Senator formally withdraws the amendment.
- Seanad: Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: Amendments Nos. 11 and 12 are related and may be discussed together.
- Seanad: Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: Amendments Nos. 14 and 15 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: Is Senator Ruane pressing amendment No. 15?
- Seanad: Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Ruane has already spoken to amendment No. 15.
- Seanad: Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: Yes. It was taken together with amendment No. 14.
- Seanad: Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: I will give Senator Ruane a little bit of latitude if she wishes to speak to the amendment.
- Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (6 Nov 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Kyne, to the House. I was absent yesterday so I take this opportunity to welcome our new Senator, Senator Hackett, to the House. I congratulate her on her election and wish her well in her career in this House, the finest of the Houses of the Oireachtas, as the Minister of State will attest.
- Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (6 Nov 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: Amendment Nos. 37a is in the names of Senators Higgins and Ruane. Amendments Nos. 37a to 37d, inclusive, are related, while amendment No. 37c is a physical alternative to amendment No. 37b. Amendments Nos. 37a to 37d, inclusive, may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (6 Nov 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: Amendments Nos. 38a and 47 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (6 Nov 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: Amendment No. 43 is out of order as it is not relevant to the subject matter of the Bill and creates a potential charge on the revenue.
- Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (6 Nov 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: Amendments Nos. 45 and 46 are related and may be discussed together.
- Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (6 Nov 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: Amendments Nos. 49 and 50 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.