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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: In general.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: I am agreeing with the points that have been made by Senator Gavan but we should have a more general discussion on the entire public broadcasting system.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: Just on that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: Was it because Senator Buttimer was working there?

Seanad: Health Services Provision: Statements (12 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, to the House and I ask him to make his contribution.

Seanad: Health Services Provision: Statements (12 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: Before I call Senator Davitt, I welcome Councillors Eddie Fitzpatrick and Cormac Devlin to the Public Gallery. They are very welcome to this Chamber, to which councillors elect 43 Members.

Seanad: Health Services Provision: Statements (12 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Davitt had an opportunity to make his point during his contribution.

Seanad: Health Services Provision: Statements (12 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator, please.

Seanad: Health Services Provision: Statements (12 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Davitt, please.

Seanad: Health Services Provision: Statements (12 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: I cannot let Members back in unless they wish to raise a point of order.

Seanad: Health Services Provision: Statements (12 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: That is not a point of order.

Seanad: Health Services Provision: Statements (12 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: That is not a point of order, and Senator Humphreys is well aware of it.

Seanad: Health Services Provision: Statements (12 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: I am ruling that it is not a point of order.

Seanad: Health Services Provision: Statements (12 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: The Minister of State is to speak without interruption.

Seanad: Health Services Provision: Statements (12 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: That concludes the statements on services at St. Joseph's in Shankill and I thank all colleagues for their contributions. When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Health Services Provision: Statements (12 Nov 2019)

Diarmuid Wilson: Is that agreed? Agreed.

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...