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Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: The sooner we can do something to prevent them from selling their wares the better. Will the Leader investigate the possibility of using the expertise within the walls of this Chamber, legal and otherwise, to formulate a group to specifically examine this topic and make recommendations to the Minister responsible in order that legislation can be implemented as soon as possible to ban these...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: I will be brief, as the Cathaoirleach is under pressure for time. I congratulate my good friend and colleague, Senator Mooney, on his election to the Seanad. I pay tribute to him for his dedication and commitment to the House and various organisations for two decades. I warmly congratulate him, Sheila and his family. We have missed him for the past two and a half years. He mentioned that...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2010)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Cummins pointed out that Senators McFadden, Healy Eames and Keaveney and I campaigned for more than two years to have the party pill BZP banned, given its detrimental effect throughout the country. We should not rest on our laurels in that regard. We should continue campaigning and fighting and we should highlight, on a daily basis, the destruction these head shops are causing in...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: I join with Senator Quinn and Senator Walsh in calling on the Ministers for Education and Science and Arts, Sport and Tourism to re-examine the situation in regard to the Fáilte Ireland courses that have been switched to institutes of technology and for which the leaving certificate applied does not meet the minimum entry requirements. This is an outrage and it should be reviewed...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: I join my constituency colleague, Senator O'Reilly, in welcoming today's media reports that the Government is considering reducing excise duty on alcohol. I endorse everything the Senator has said on alcoholism and the problems faced by many people and more certainly needs to be done to address this issue. He and I know people who are in serious business trouble as a result of people going...

Seanad: Report by Commission of Investigation into Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin: Statements (3 Dec 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Dec 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: Now. Agreed to take Committee Stage today.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: I have listened intently to Senator Coffey and there is a great deal of merit in his suggestion. I urge the Minister of State to consider examining this and coming back to the matter on Report Stage.

Seanad: Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Nov 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: Next week.

Seanad: ^ Bio-fuel Obligation Scheme: Motion. ^ (18 Nov 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator O'Reilly, without interruption.

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

Diarmuid Wilson: I have spoken with Senator Cummins and we came to an agreement that we would extend the debate. To facilitate the Minister, I propose we postpone the sos until 2.30 p.m.

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...