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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.

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

Diarmuid Wilson: There are people who have an obligation to maintain their families and refuse to do so on the grounds they cannot pay it. If it is proved they can, there should be a sanction up to and including imprisonment.

Seanad: Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) and Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices Bill 2009: Second Stage (7 Jul 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: Amendments Nos. 25 and 26 are related and may be discussed together by agreement of the House.

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: Amendments Nos. 29 and 30 are out of order because they may incur a potential charge on Revenue.

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: I am sorry but I am informed the Senator cannot comment on it.

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: I reluctantly must interrupt the Senator. These amendments have been ruled out of order in accordance with Standing Orders and long established practice. I apologise. The Cathaoirleach has ruled on the matter.

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: Through the Chair, please.

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: As this is a debate on Report Stage of the Bill, I cannot allow Senator Twomey to contribute unless he has a point of order.

Seanad: Elections of June 2009: Statements (11 Jun 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Finance Bill 2009 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage (28 May 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: No provision was made this morning for the Minister to conclude the debate on Second Stage. I propose therefore that we extend Second Stage until 2.10 p.m. and that the Minister be called at 2 o'clock.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: Agreed.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (26 May 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: I propose the suspension of the House until 3.50 p.m. as the Minister of State has been delayed. I apologise to the House.

Seanad: Reappointment of Ombudsman and Information Commissioner: Motions (26 May 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: I move: That Seanad Éireann recommends Ms. Emily O'Reilly for appointment by the President to be the Ombudsman.

Seanad: Property Services (Regulation) Bill 2009: Second Stage (21 May 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 26 May.

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (19 May 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: I agree with Senator Norris with regard to this amendment, which is quite sensible. I ask the Minister of State to consider changing this himself in the Dáil rather than expecting members of the Opposition to put forward amendments. It is sensible to ask that one member would be a person with direct personal experience of adoption, namely, an adopted person. Who better than someone who...

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (19 May 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: No, I do not.

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (19 May 2009)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome this Bill and thank the Minister and his officials for the work and effort they put into it. Like Senator Norris, I pay tribute to those who contributed to it. I will begin by complimenting Senator Mary White, our spokesperson, and all the other Senators, including Senators Fitzgerald, Healy Eames, Prendergast, who contributed to this very worthy Bill. It is a very emotive and...