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Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: Only officially.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: I join other colleagues in wishing all of our other colleagues the very best for the next couple of weeks on their vacation, including the Clerk of the Seanad, the Clerk Assistant of the Seanad, the ushers and all Members in this Chamber and in the Lower House. I also join the Cathaoirleach in welcoming Deputy Jackie Cahill and his guests to the Visitors Gallery. Today is an historic day,...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: Since I started here in 2002, there have been many changes. At the time I sat where the Government parties are sitting and some of them sat where I am today. There were Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael Senators. There were Progressive Democrats Senators. There were a few genuine Independent Senators at that time as well.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: We had no Shinners.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: We had no civil or uncivil engagement groups-----

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: -----but things worked out fairly well.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: Since the 2002 Seanad, and I have been lucky enough to be elected on four occasions, the changes have been for the better. We disagree on some issues, but not all issues, and we are all of the same mind.Hundreds of people have passed through this Chamber, some of whom have gone to the Lower House where they think it is better, but we know better.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: Since the foundation of the State, many Senators have gone to their eternal reward. I remember those who were with us in this Chamber from 2002 and have gone to a better place: Kate Walsh, Kieran Phelan, Tony Kett, Peter Callanan and Nicky McFadden. Ar dheis Dé go ar dheis dé go raibh a n-anamacha dílse.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: Yes.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jul 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: I join colleagues in welcoming the Minister, Deputy Flanagan. I wish him well with his new portfolio. I also welcome the former Senator, Imelda Henry, and her colleagues in the Gallery. In particular, I commend Senator Lawless and his colleagues who co-sponsored the legislation. I welcome the passage of the Bill. While I understand Senator O'Reilly's reservations, I am of the view that...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jul 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: I believe it will assist the tourism industry here. It is ludicrous that at the beginning of the tourist season and heading into the height of it, tourists cannot have a drink in public houses here. That has been wrong. While bearing in mind what Senator O'Reilly said about tradition and religious offence, quite frankly, other legislation passed in this House and in the Lower House has...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jul 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: I will use my discretion and allow Senator Horkan to briefly speak before calling on the Minister.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jul 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: The House is currently dealing with one Bill only.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016: Second Stage (13 Jul 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minster of State, Deputy Stanton, to the House. Fianna Fáil will be fully supportive of this legislation. We believe that it is long overdue. As the Minister of State has stated, it transposes into Irish law the EU directive which establishes minimum standards in respect of the rights, supports and protection of victims of crime. We believe that the victims of crime...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016: Second Stage (13 Jul 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: The legislation should be known as Minister Ross's Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: The Minister should stick to his own Department.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: I do not accept that.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: Ten plus what?

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: Ten plus what is 17?