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Seanad: Business of Seanad (13 Dec 2006)

Diarmuid Wilson: I join in welcoming the Minister of State to a House that is familiar to him as he started his national political career here. I wish him luck in his first ministry. He is following in the footsteps of former Taoisigh and Ministers but I have no doubt he will do so without difficulty. The Department of Education and Science, and those who depend on it for adult and community education and...

Seanad: Schools Building Projects. (13 Dec 2006)

Diarmuid Wilson: There is an urgent need to provide additional permanent accommodation at St. Mary's national school, Virginia, County Cavan. The school has 309 pupils enrolled but was originally built for 200 pupils. A substantial part of the accommodation needs are met by prefabs. The Department has replied to concerns raised by the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Food, Deputy...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (13 Dec 2006)

Diarmuid Wilson: I join other speakers in paying tribute to the late, great Andrew J. O'Brien, a man I regarded as a friend. Senator Brian Hayes said that the O'Brien's house in Crubany was an open house where many people went to pay homage to the great man and his wife, a great woman, and to get advice. I was one who made that trip on many occasions to get advice. Andy O'Brien was known for many stories...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (13 Dec 2006)

Diarmuid Wilson: He then proceeded to entertain the gathering for 45 minutes. Andy O'Brien was an elected public representative for more than 44 years. He was a public representative until the day he died. He was an honest, hard-working and funny man. He was a founder member of the Cavan drama festival, former president of the Ulster council of the GAA and, until his death, president of County Cavan GAA....

Seanad: Outdoor Education Centres (5 Dec 2006)

Diarmuid Wilson: I wish to share time with Senator O'Brien, who represents the same constituency as I do.

Seanad: Outdoor Education Centres (5 Dec 2006)

Diarmuid Wilson: The Tanagh outdoor education centre was established in 1992 by County Monaghan Vocational Education Committee. It is situated in Tanagh, on the Cavan-Monaghan border just outside Cootehill. It is set in the heart of the Dromore water system, adjoining Dartrey forest. The centre is located 112 km from both Dublin and Belfast. The original building served as a residence for the land steward...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (11 Oct 2006)

Diarmuid Wilson: I join the words of tribute that have been paid to the late Thomas J. Fitzpatrick. I was privileged to know Tom for as long as I can remember and everything that has been said about him is correct. He was an honourable and decent man. While many people did not realise it, Tom was a native of County Monaghan. He was born in Scotshouse, which is just across the border from Cavan. He was...

Seanad: Road Traffic and Transport Bill 2006: Second Stage (3 Oct 2006)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister and his officials to the House . Like my colleagues, I welcome this legislation. It would have been better to get it right in the first place but we are all human and mistakes are made. There is no doubt mandatory breath testing has saved lives this year. A total of 17 unfortunate people lost their lives in August 2006 but that compares with 24 in 2005 and 34 in...

Seanad: Road Traffic and Transport Bill 2006: Second Stage (3 Oct 2006)

Diarmuid Wilson: One cannot get a taxi in such circumstances.

Seanad: Road Traffic and Transport Bill 2006: Second Stage (3 Oct 2006)

Diarmuid Wilson: One would get drowned.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (3 Oct 2006)

Diarmuid Wilson: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, that Committee and Remaining Stages of the Road Traffic and Transport Bill 2006 be taken now.

Seanad: Road Traffic and Transport Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Oct 2006)

Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Minister and his officials, and my colleagues in the House, for the speedy passage of this legislation.

Seanad: A Strategy for Cancer Control in Ireland: Statements. (28 Jun 2006)

Diarmuid Wilson: They do.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages. (15 Jun 2006)

Diarmuid Wilson: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages. (15 Jun 2006)

Diarmuid Wilson: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages. (15 Jun 2006)

Diarmuid Wilson: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (14 Jun 2006)

Diarmuid Wilson: We have gone through many amendments already.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2006: Second Stage. (8 Jun 2006)

Diarmuid Wilson: As the Minister said, this is the sixth major legislative measure that has been introduced in an attempt to curb the number of deaths on the roads. The Bill provides for the privatisation of the operation of speed cameras, the introduction of mandatory roadside breath testing of drivers for alcohol consumption in a targeted manner and a statutory basis for the control of the use of mobile...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2006: Second Stage. (8 Jun 2006)

Diarmuid Wilson: I was talking of people who only take one or two pints.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2006: Second Stage. (8 Jun 2006)

Diarmuid Wilson: Some people do not need alcohol.