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Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: Last Friday the Chief of Staff of the Army visited Dún Uí Néill barracks in Cavan town, one of the barracks proposed for closure by the Minister for Defence. It is due to close at the end of March next year. During his visit the Army Chief of Staff requested that a delegation of Army spouses hold a meeting with him, and six spouses attended at the entrance to Dún Uí Néill barracks....

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: Owing to the appalling manner in which the Bill has been guillotined, I would like call for a walk-through vote under Standing Order 62(3)(b).

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: It is draconian legislation.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: A Chathaoirligh-----

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: That is not correct, a Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: There should be no fee but, in the event of its imposition, it should be waived.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: I am very supportive of it.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: I agree with my colleague, Senator Jim Walsh, who stated there was a book full of amendments before us.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: We have a book full of amendments, some of which are worthy.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: Even the Minister has alluded to the possibility of taking some of them in the other House. It shows a total lack of respect for the Seanad that he did not give due consideration to the amendments in this Chamber -----

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: ----- even though he is a former Member of this House. I just wanted to put that on the record.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: He should do so out of courtesy.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: Will that be the same type of consideration as that given to the closure of the army barracks in Cavan?

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: We were told a decision had not been taken on the closure even though it had been decided six months previously.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: It is relevant.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: The Minister is inviting this and it is appalling.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: I join Senator Ó Domhnaill in requesting that the Minister for Health come to the House to discuss the reported closures of community hospitals throughout the country. In particular, I would like to address the position of the Lisdarn unit for the elderly in Cavan town. This is a 44-bed unit, of which six are for respite care. Excellent care is provided to the vulnerable, older people of...

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: Last night I referred to the fines that can be imposed under the by-laws in operation in County Cavan. It is stated a person who contravenes the by-laws is guilty of an offence under section 40 of the Local Government Act 1994 and is liable on summary conviction or a fine of up to €1,270. This fine will be updated under the Fines Act 2010, becoming a class C fine. Once that Act is...

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: We did, but it is important at all times that the record of the House be corrected if there has been an untruth or misleading information put on it. I am attempting to afford the Minister an opportunity to address this matter this evening.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Diarmuid Wilson: I refer to the Minister's reply to one of my contributions, in which I pointed out that Cavan County Council was exempt from the European Court of Justice's finding and in which I outlined the advantages of the by-laws in operation in County Cavan and the fact that there was a register in existence. The Department's officials informed the Minister that there was no such register. There is a...