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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.

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

Diarmuid Wilson: Next Tuesday.

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

Diarmuid Wilson: At 2.30 p.m. next Tuesday.

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

Diarmuid Wilson: I wish to share time with Senator Ormonde.

Seanad: Road Safety Authority Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (24 May 2006)

Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Minister of State for the hard work he has done on this Bill and ensuring it is passed by the Oireachtas. It is important legislation which, hopefully, will result in fewer fatalities on our roads. I acknowledge the contributions of Senators on both sides of the House, particularly those of Senator Paddy Burke, who made some positive suggestions during the debate. The issue on...

Seanad: Road Safety Authority Bill 2004: Report Stage. (24 May 2006)

Diarmuid Wilson: As I indicated during the Committee Stage debate, I fully support the amendments which, as Senator Paddy Burke noted, secured cross-party support. It would be unfortunate if we were to continue with the recent trend of barring members of local authorities from sitting on particular State boards. It is lunacy to suggest that an individual considered good enough to sit on the board of the road...