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Seanad: Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (17 Nov 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: On Friday of this week, 19 November, he would have celebrated his birthday. I will celebrate my birthday the following day. He used to say there were just 20 years between us. As others have said, he was Fianna Fáil's spokesman on defence in this House. He was good at it. There is a joke to the effect that the Minister for Defence has to be good at sitting on the fence. Kieran Phelan...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: I agree with Senator Harris's comments in regard to RTE News coverage of the incidents which took place during the students' protest last Wednesday. I witnessed the horrific abuse of members of the Garda Síochána on Merrion Street by these young thugs, which is all they can be described as. Incidentally, not alone were alleged dissidents of the Real IRA involved but flags and emblems of...

Seanad: Announcement on Banking by the Minister for Finance: Statements (20 Oct 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: Before calling Senator Boyle, I welcome Deputy Máire Hoctor and her party to the Visitors Gallery.

Seanad: Announcement on Banking by the Minister for Finance: Statements (20 Oct 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: I call Senator Alex White who has eight minutes.

Seanad: Announcement on Banking by the Minister for Finance: Statements (20 Oct 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: That is correct. I apologise.

Seanad: Announcement on Banking by the Minister for Finance: Statements (20 Oct 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: The Senator is entitled to his full allocation of time and far be it from me to take it from him.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (Panel Members)(Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (20 Oct 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: I thank Senator Brady for giving me a minute of his time. I have never sent out any ties or DVDs, put anyone up in a hotel or bought dinner for people. Being from Cavan, naturally I would not do such things anyway. I compliment Senator Cummins on bringing forward this Bill, which I support in principle. I am the Government Chief Whip, however, so I must oppose it. As a former member of...

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (Panel Members)(Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (20 Oct 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: He was misunderstood.

Seanad: Restructuring of Vocational Education Committees: Statements (19 Oct 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Haughey, and commend him and the Tánaiste, Deputy Coughlan, for their commitment to education. I should declare that for the past 23 years I have worked with the County Cavan Vocational Education Committee as a Youthreach co-ordinator. Prior to that, I received my second level education in Cavan vocational school. I am also a former member of County...

Seanad: Restructuring of Vocational Education Committees: Statements (19 Oct 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: National Economy: Statements (30 Sep 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Haughey, to the House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: Two ones and a two.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: On a point of clarification, nothing is being rushed through. We have been here for the past number of hours and have had an excellent debate on all of the groupings. If somebody missed a grouping, perhaps that person should take closer cognisance of what is going on in the House. I would like the Minister of State to clarify something relating to the planning process. Councils are obliged...

Seanad: Message from Dáil (14 Jul 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: Dáil Éireann has passed the Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2010 without amendment.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 113, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and is placed on the Order Paper for Report Stage. On the question "That the Bill be received for final consideration", the Minister of State may explain the purpose of the amendments made by the Dáil. This is looked...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: I hope Senator O'Reilly who comes from Cavan paid for lunch.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (14 Jul 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: I join in the tributes to former councillor, Deputy, Senator and Lord Mayor of Dublin, the late Joe Doyle. I did not know him personally but know from what my colleague, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Deputy Brendan Smith, Senator O'Reilly and other colleagues have said that he was an honest, decent, hard working and Christian man. He was obviously very astute in that he...

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Banking Sector) Order 2010: Motion (8 Jul 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: At noon on Tuesday, 13 July 2010.

Seanad: Compulsory Purchase Orders (Extension of Time Limits) Bill 2010: Second and Subsequent Stages (7 Jul 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: Thank you, Deputy Calleary. You are welcome to the House. I call Deputy Coffey.

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (7 Jul 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: This is a long Bill with many amendments.