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Seanad: Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Nov 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: I propose an extension of the sitting until 2.45 p.m.

Seanad: Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (18 Nov 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister and his officials to the House. I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak in favour of this legislation which will greatly assist the Defence Forces in developing their capabilities to serve the cause of peace and justice in support of the United Nations. Ireland's record on UN peacekeeping gives us a great deal of which to be proud. More than 750 young Irish men...

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Motions (12 Nov 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: That is rare enough.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (11 Nov 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: No, but we will facilitate the Minister if he has a query.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (11 Nov 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: Excuse me. Amendments Nos. 7 and 21 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (22 Oct 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: I join my colleagues in paying tribute to our late, great colleague, Tony Kett. I also join in the welcome afforded to his wife, family and friends, especially Senator Brady and the former Senator, Mr. Chris Wall. I had heard of Senator Tony Kett long before I met him, through his association with the former Taoiseach, Deputy Bertie Ahern. I remember very well the first time I met him....

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion (7 Oct 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: Yes.

Seanad: Public Procurement Policy (6 Oct 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Áine Brady.

Seanad: Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) and Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (15 Jul 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh. I listened attentively to the Second Stage speeches on this legislation. There are differing opinions on all sides of the House on the Bill. However, as the Minister of State and Senator Hanafin pointed out, this is enabling legislation which will allow the Minister for Finance to introduce various regimes in respect of allowances, expenses...

Seanad: Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) and Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (15 Jul 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: I do not believe that Members of this House or the Lower House should be obliged to use swipe cards. I agree with Senator Donohoe that technology has advanced to the stage where it is simple to check how often people attend the Houses. On a daily basis - sometimes too often in this House - votes take place in particular matters and the record of those votes indicates whether Members are...

Seanad: Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) and Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (15 Jul 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: Now.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: In Fianna Fáil.

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] : Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: I wish to seek a manual vote. Question again put: "That the words proposed to be deleted stand."

Seanad: Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) and Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: Now.

Seanad: Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) and Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Stardust Tragedy: Motion (8 Jul 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Stardust Tragedy: Motion (8 Jul 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: Before I call the Minister of State to reply to the motion, I want to acknowledge the presence of Deputy Finian McGrath in the Gallery.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Jul 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: Amendment No. 1 is consequential on amendment No. 5 and amendments Nos. 2,3 and 4 are related and as such amendments Nos. 1 to 5, inclusive, may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Enforcement of Court Orders (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (7 Jul 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Curran, to the House. The need for this important legislation came about as a result of a High Court judgment on 18 June in the case of McCann, who is from my constituency, v. Judge of Monaghan District Court et al. The Minister of State has outlined the findings of the High Court, as have other speakers. We are all agreed that nobody should go to...

Seanad: Enforcement of Court Orders (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (7 Jul 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: However, it is necessary to have some sanction for a person who owes a debt and deliberately refuses to pay it. I specifically refer to maintenance orders that have been provided by the courts.