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Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the passing of the Bill. I compliment the Minister of State and his officials for the speedy manner in which they have put this Bill through the Oireachtas. I thank everybody who contributed to the debate, in particular Senators Ó Murchú and Ó Domhnaill. I take this opportunity to publicly apologise to the Minister of State for the slight mishap last week. Like all Cavan...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Admissibility of Evidence) Bill 2008: Second Stage (10 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: On a point of information——

Seanad: Criminal Law (Admissibility of Evidence) Bill 2008: Second Stage (10 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: The information on the screen is correct.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Admissibility of Evidence) Bill 2008: Second Stage (10 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: The information on the screen is correct but what the Cathaoirleach read out is incorrect, with respect.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Admissibility of Evidence) Bill 2008: Second Stage (10 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: There was a conflict between the information on the screen and what the Cathaoirleach read out, with respect.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: He has.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: Could I call a walk-through vote?

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: I genuinely stood to request a walk-through vote prior to the Cathaoirleach announcing the result of the division. I accept and understand that he did not see me. I have no difficulty with that.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: However, as Government Chief Whip, I have to insist——

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: As Government Chief Whip and on behalf of my colleagues, I request a walk-through vote. I must insist on that.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: I have to insist on putting the matter to a walk-through vote——

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: I requested a walk-through vote at the first available opportunity.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: It is not my intention to cause the Cathaoirleach any distress or inconvenience. However, I did request a walk-through vote at the first available opportunity. It is my understanding that there is precedent for this.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: At the first available opportunity, I requested from the Cathaoirleach a walk-through vote.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: On a point of clarification, I cannot allow——

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: I cannot sit in my seat and listen to Senator Regan state clearly that I and my colleagues are trying to intimidate the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: I made it clear, with respect, that I wished to cause the Cathaoirleach no inconvenience. I merely pointed out to him that at the first available opportunity to me, as Government Chief Whip, I requested a walk-through vote. It is my understanding that there is a precedent for that. I now ask him to look at the situation. If there no precedent, I would be grateful if he would clarify that...

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: With respect, a Chathaoirligh——

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: A Chathaoirligh, I am asking a simple question. Is there or is there not a precedent——

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Diarmuid Wilson: Would you please outline to me where I was wrong?