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Seanad: North-South Interconnector: Motion (1 Mar 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: Kerry is not the only beautiful spot in the country.

Seanad: North-South Interconnector: Motion (1 Mar 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: We would appreciate if the Leas-Chathaoirleach leaves Killarney out of this for the moment.

Seanad: North-South Interconnector: Motion (1 Mar 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: It is of great importance to the farming and tourism sectors and to families in this location. In December 2016, An Bord Pleanála granted approval of the proposed construction of the North-South 400 kV interconnector in counties Cavan, Meath and Monaghan. The highest voltage in use in the United Kingdom is 400 kV volts. An Bord Pleanála awarded planning permission to construct...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: We were into building things, not knocking them down.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: In County Mayo.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: I share Senator Warfield's disappointment at the Court of Appeal's decision in Belfast yesterday in the Pat Finucane murder. My party fully supports the Finucane family in its attempt to have an independent investigation into this horrific act. The Bus Éireann dispute is a serious matter. I join with colleagues who have raised it here this morning. It is a vital piece of...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: Their council meets and decides.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: It is logical. We need experience now, not a putsch.

Seanad: Minimum Custodial Periods upon Conviction for Murder Bill 2017: Second Stage (22 Feb 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I will be brief. I thank Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell for bringing forward the Bill. I was in my office working on something else and listened very carefully to what she and the Fine Gael spokesperson said about the Bill. While I accept that my party is not in a position to support it, I am conscious of the fact that there is a parole Bill...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: Look at what is happening in the North.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: What Sinn Féin did in government with the DUP to the health service was disgraceful-----

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: That is what I am afraid of.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: Not only is morale within the Reserve Defence Forces very low, but it is also low within the entire Defence Forces. Perhaps we could have a discussion on the issue another day. Senator McDowell raised a very important issue in regard to a Bill passed by a previous Seanad, which went to the Dáil, was amended there and is possibly returning to the House next week. Over 80% of the...

Seanad: Action Plan for Rural Development: Statements (9 Feb 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: I warmly welcome the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Heather Humphreys to the Seanad.

Seanad: Action Plan for Rural Development: Statements (9 Feb 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Senator for finishing his contribution right on the button. I call Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell who has eight minutes.

Seanad: Action Plan for Rural Development: Statements (9 Feb 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: That is not a point of order.

Seanad: Action Plan for Rural Development: Statements (9 Feb 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: I ask Senator O'Donnell to please comment on the subject of the statements. I urge her not to invite interruptions, comments or make alleged derogatory comments about other people.

Seanad: Action Plan for Rural Development: Statements (9 Feb 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: They are being creative.

Seanad: Action Plan for Rural Development: Statements (9 Feb 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: Point taken.

Seanad: Action Plan for Rural Development: Statements (9 Feb 2017)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell's contribution is valued as much as the contribution of every other Member, be it on any item of legislation or the Order of Business or in the making of statements. The contribution of every Member is and should be appreciated and respected.