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Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (20 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. I welcome the Kiely family to this tribute to their late, great father. I welcome colleagues, past and present, and many friends who have gathered here as well, especially Mary Cowen. I also welcome those watching in, especially our Cathaoirleach, Denis O'Donovan, and as both referenced by the Leas-Chathaoirleach and Senator O'Sullivan, he cannot be here...

Seanad: Transport and Sport: Statements (20 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: Before calling on Senator Craughwell to speak, I welcome Ms Alexandra Douglas to the Gallery. She is a guest in my office along, with Mr. Tom Collins. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House.

Seanad: Transport and Sport: Statements (20 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Craughwell, without interruption.

Seanad: Transport and Sport: Statements (20 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: I call Senator O'Donnell, to whom I can only give three minutes as I must call the Minister to respond.

Seanad: Transport and Sport: Statements (20 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: The Minister has only three minutes left. The Leader has had his opportunity. The Minister is attempting to answer the questions.

Seanad: Teachtaireacht ó Chomhchoiste - Message from Joint Committee (20 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: Tá Comhchoiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus na nOileán tar éis a bhreithniú ar an ordú seo a leanas a chríochnú:“Go molann Seanad Éireann an tUasal Rónán Ó Domhnaill lena athcheapadh ag an Uachtarán ina Choimisinéir Teanga.”

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (20 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: Question put and agreed to.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: He was outside. He met a man who met a man.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: Thank you, a Leas-Chathaoirligh. I welcome Councillor Joe Malone from Kilkenny city to the Gallery.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: In that regard, I support what my colleague-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: In welcoming Councillor Malone to the Public Gallery, I wish to endorse what Senators Horkan and Boyhan and others have said about the pay and conditions of councillors. I talk to colleagues on all sides of this House, who are in total agreement that our councillors should be paid properly for the work they do on our behalf. They are at the coalface of our democracy. I know the Leader is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: Perhaps the Senator intends to contribute to the debate in the Lower House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: He will have two bites at the cherry.

Seanad: Emergency Aeromedical Support Service: Statements (19 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Kehoe, back to the House. Lives are being put at risk as a result of the standing down of the air ambulance service operated by the Defence Forces for 16 days over the winter period due I understand to a shortage of pilots between this week and the end of next February 2020. It is extremely concerning for the regions in which people rely on the...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: Through the Chair, please.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: Please, Senator Conway. I will afford the Senator an opportunity to comment.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: Is Senator Conway anxious to comment on this?

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: Deal with the amendment.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: Seeing as Deputy Flanagan is still the Minister in this Government, I ask him to comment on the amendment.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: Please, colleagues.