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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Mar 2025)

Diarmuid Wilson: I join Senators Keogan and Flynn in acknowledging that today is the final day at work in this House of Aisling Hart. Aisling Hart is well known to all of us for her dedication and commitment to this House. It is important we acknowledge today her 45 years of public service, 38 years of which were spent in Leinster House.Aisling worked in various areas of these Houses, from the committees...

Seanad: Cathaoirleach a Thoghadh - Election of Cathaoirleach (12 Feb 2025)

Diarmuid Wilson: Ladies and gentlemen, colleagues, you are all very welcome for the first meeting of our new Seanad. I congratulate everybody who has been elected or selected to serve in this House. I also remember those who were, unfortunately, unsuccessful in their attempt to be re-elected to this House. It is important to remember them here today as well. I will say a few words. First, as a Cavan...

Seanad: Cathaoirleach a Thoghadh - Election of Cathaoirleach (12 Feb 2025)

Diarmuid Wilson: Does Senator Curley wish to second the proposal?

Seanad: Cathaoirleach a Thoghadh - Election of Cathaoirleach (12 Feb 2025)

Diarmuid Wilson: Are there any other proposals? No. Senator Mark Daly has been formally proposed and seconded. As there are no other proposals, the question will be put.

Seanad: Family Courts Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (17 Oct 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: Now.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: Amendments Nos. 36 and 37 have been ruled out of order, as they are not relevant to the subject matter of the Bill.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: Amendment No. 40 has been ruled out of order because it is not relevant to the subject matter of the Bill.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: Amendments Nos. 41 and 42 have been ruled out of order as they involve a potential charge on the Revenue.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: Does the Minister wish to respond to that?

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: Amendments Nos. 43, 47 and 50 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: I am sorry to interrupt the Minister and my apologies to Senator Warfield. I know the Senator wanted to get in but, unfortunately, I am bound by the order of the House. As it is now 3 p.m. I am required to put the following question in accordance with the Order of the Seanad of this day: "That amendment No. 43 is hereby negatived in Committee; the Government amendments undisposed of are...

Seanad: Protection of the Native Irish Honey Bee Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?

Seanad: Protection of the Native Irish Honey Bee Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Protection of the Native Irish Honey Bee Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: Perhaps Senator Martin wishes to say a few words.

Seanad: Protection of the Native Irish Honey Bee Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: I point out to Senator Garvey that she and her colleagues have very ably put forward their case and the Bill is actually in the process of being passed. I am allowing a few brief comments, out of respect to the Senator and everyone who put work into this legislation.

Seanad: Protection of the Native Irish Honey Bee Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: Yes.

Seanad: Protection of the Native Irish Honey Bee Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: I do not want to interrupt but this has passed the Seanad and we are anxious to get the Bill buzzing its way to the Dáil and into law as quickly as possible.

Seanad: Protection of the Native Irish Honey Bee Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Minister of State. I also thank Senators Martin, Garvey and Higgins and their colleagues in the Gallery for all their work in this regard. We will now send the Bill to the Dáil. It is up to the Lower House to deal with it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Engagement with Chair of Implementation Oversight Group (15 Oct 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome Ms Sinnamon and her colleagues to the committee. I thank Ms Sinnamon for her comprehensive opening statement. Like other colleagues, I very much welcome the completion of 33 of the actions and look forward to the further 13 actions being completed by the end of this year. I also welcome the progress that has been made on pay and conditions. I have one question to ask on that....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Engagement with Chair of Implementation Oversight Group (15 Oct 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: Before we finish, as Vice Chair of the committee, I assure the Cathaoirleach that if an election is called, I and Senator O'Reilly can still function here as part of this committee and it will be in very safe hands. On a serious note, I wish to be associated with the comments regarding our Defence Forces personnel in Lebanon. Our thoughts are with them, primarily, and with their families....