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- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Feb 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: It is more waste of money. It is nonsense and it is time people stood up and took responsibility for the Departments they are being paid to run.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Feb 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: Alternative plans can be submitted.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Feb 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: We can alter the plans.
- Seanad: Housing: Statements (Resumed) (5 Feb 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: This is a continuation of the response by the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government to statements on housing on 30 January 2019.
- Seanad: Housing: Statements (Resumed) (5 Feb 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply to the statements.
- Seanad: Message from Dáil (5 Feb 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: Dáil Éireann has passed the Data Sharing and Governance Bill 2018, considered by virtue of Article 20.2.2° of the Constitution as a Bill initiated in Dáil Éireann, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Feb 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: A few contributors have spoken to the amendment. I remind Members that amendments Nos. 86c, 86d and 86e are related and are being discussed together. Senator McDowell is in possession.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Feb 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Norris, please allow the Minister to speak without interruption. The Senator will have an opportunity to respond when the Minister has concluded.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Feb 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: I ask the Senator to, please, speak to the Bill and the amendments under discussion.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Feb 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Norris was in possession. He should resume his seat.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Feb 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: I ask Senator Norris to make his contribution following which I will call Senator McDowell and he can point out where Senator Norris is wrong.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Feb 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: Senator McDowell, without interruption.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Feb 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: Senator McDowell, without interruption.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: That is one of the benefits of being a Senator. One gets to experience every one of the 26 counties. We look forward to the day when we can experience the 32 counties. Thanks to the good offices of the Cathaoirleach and those of the Leas-Chathaoirleach, I had a Commencement Debate matter this morning regarding Dún Uí Néill Army Barracks in Cavan, which was closed in 2011. I...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Army Barracks Closures (31 Jan 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. The reality is that the Government is preparing for a hard border. It is looking to rent warehouses in Cavan in which to accommodate soldiers in the event that there is a hard border, while there is a purpose-built Army barracks being used by Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board which is headed by Mr. John Kearney, chief executive...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Army Barracks Closures (31 Jan 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy D'Arcy, who is a good friend and colleague and no stranger to this Chamber. I understand he is taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Joe McHugh, who is attending a number of funerals in Magheraroarty, County Donegal. I extend my sympathies to the families of the four young men who lost their lives. I know the...
- Seanad: Housing for Elderly People: Motion (30 Jan 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: Most people I know try to make themselves younger than they are but in his contribution the Leader was trying to make himself older than what he is. From my recollection, and I know him for well over 30 years, his birthday falls on 18 March-----
- Seanad: Housing for Elderly People: Motion (30 Jan 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: -----and this year he will still have three years to go to 55. The Leader should not be too hard on himself.
- Seanad: Housing for Elderly People: Motion (30 Jan 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Leader. My hair colour did not change.
- Seanad: Housing for Elderly People: Motion (30 Jan 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: I will limit the Minister of State to 15 minutes.