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Seanad: Business of Seanad (18 Oct 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Flood Prevention Measures: Statements (18 Oct 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Kevin Boxer Moran, to the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: I very much welcome the news that the Taoiseach has appointed the former Senator, Mr. Jim D'Arcy, as a special adviser on Northern Ireland, the Border and Brexit. It is a welcome appointment as far as the people in the communities I represent are concerned because for more than four decades the Border region, including counties Cavan, Monaghan, Leitrim, Donegal and Louth, and the Six...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Well-being in Schools: Statements (4 Oct 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: I call on Senator James Reilly. The Senator has five minutes.

Seanad: Well-being in Schools: Statements (4 Oct 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Minister on behalf of my colleagues as he is one of the few Ministers who make themselves readily available to us in this House, whether for Commencement debates, legislation or statements.

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Statements (3 Oct 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Swanick-----

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Statements (3 Oct 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: That was not a point of order, but I gave Senator Swanick a little latitude there. I thank the Minister of State for his answer. That concludes statements on the fair deal scheme. When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (27 Sep 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: I would be interested to know.

Seanad: Mid-Term Review of Capital Plan: Statements (27 Sep 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: Does Senator Pádraig Ó Céidigh wish to contribute?

Seanad: Mid-Term Review of Capital Plan: Statements (27 Sep 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: The Senator might want to check her history. She used the term "100 years".

Seanad: Mid-Term Review of Capital Plan: Statements (27 Sep 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: I know that some people like to rewrite it but writing it before it exists is a different matter.

Seanad: Mid-Term Review of Capital Plan: Statements (27 Sep 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: I am trying to be helpful.

Seanad: Mid-Term Review of Capital Plan: Statements (27 Sep 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator O'Donnell, without interruption.

Seanad: Mid-Term Review of Capital Plan: Statements (27 Sep 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: Before I call Senator Mulherin, I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors' Gallery our former colleague, Senator Michael Mullins, from County Galway. Michael is very welcome. He was a most productive Member of the Seanad over five years. I know he is only taking temporary respite from the House and he will be back. He is very welcome and it is good to see him.

Seanad: Mid-Term Review of Capital Plan: Statements (27 Sep 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Patrick O'Donovan.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: I support Senators Richmond and McDowell in their call for a debate soon on the future of Europe and our part in that future. I say to Senator McDowell one need not go to mainland Europe to come across Bambi-class leaders. We ourselves have one of them in this country where the colour of his socks seems more important to him than policies and improving the well-being of the community that...

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.