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Seanad: Fire Safety in Traveller Accommodation: Statements (19 Oct 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: The Minister has indicated he is willing to give Senator Mac Lochlainn a minute of his time. The Senator has three minutes. I apologise to the Senator but I have to carry out the order of the House. We must finish at 2 p.m.

Seanad: Fire Safety in Traveller Accommodation: Statements (19 Oct 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: We have three minutes remaining. Senator Black is indicating but I apologise to her as we do not have the time. We have to be finished by 2 p.m. That would not afford the Minister an opportunity to reply. I am guided by the order of the House.

Seanad: Fire Safety in Traveller Accommodation: Statements (19 Oct 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: One minute, Senator, literally.

Seanad: Fire Safety in Traveller Accommodation: Statements (19 Oct 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Minister and colleagues. I apologise to the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, for the slight delay but this was a very important debate with Members wishing to comment on the report.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: On behalf of Fianna Fáil, I offer our condolences to the family of Gertrude Mallon, wife of the former deputy leader of the SDLP, deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland and former Member of this House, Seamus Mallon, who passed away yesterday. A lifelong SDLP member, Gertrude was her husband's biggest advocate. Her support for Seamus and peace in Northern Ireland made her a force in...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: There are many occasions on which there is no Sinn Féin Senator present. The Senator's comment is irrelevant to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Rent Certainty (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage (12 Oct 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: I thank Senator Gavan. Before I call Senator Coffey, I welcome the Minister, Deputy Coveney, to the House as I neglected to do so at the beginning.

Seanad: Rent Certainty (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage (12 Oct 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: As Senator Landy is aware, the Minister is not required to circulate his script. We will let the Minister continue and I will arrange for that to be done as quickly as possible.

Seanad: Rent Certainty (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage (12 Oct 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: It is not compulsory.

Seanad: Rent Certainty (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage (12 Oct 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: Before I call on the next speaker, I would like to welcome Deputy Michael D'Arcy and his visitors to the Public Gallery. The Deputy's guests are very welcome to Leinster House and the Seanad in particular. I hope they enjoy their stay.

Seanad: Rent Certainty (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage (12 Oct 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Davitt, without interruption.

Seanad: Rent Certainty (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage (12 Oct 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: The Senator should not invite-----

Seanad: Rent Certainty (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage (12 Oct 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Mac Lochlainn made his contribution without any interruption. I ask him to afford the same respect to all the other speakers.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: The reason is-----

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: Is it being opened again?

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the main provisions contained in today's budget. I welcome the increase in funding for health, social welfare, education and child care. I look forward to the relevant Minister outlining in detail where increases will be made in funding for further education. I hope that funding is increased for the Youthreach sector as it provides badly needed educational training to vulnerable...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: That should be noted, and noted very clearly. I wish to make another point and thank the Cathaoirleach for his indulgence. The peaceful protest was led by Fr. McVeigh, a priest from County Fermanagh. People from communities on both sides of the Border, business people, agricultural people, community leaders and others participated. While the protest lasted, a PSNI helicopter flew over the...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Oct 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome that the Leader has allocated an hour and a half today to discuss Brexit. I call on him to consider having a rolling debate on the matter and invite the various Ministers who will primarily be affected, such as the Ministers for Finance, Justice and Equality, Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Education and Skills and Defence to the House. It would be important to hear from those...

Seanad: Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement: Motion (5 Oct 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: Senator O'Reilly neglected to say that he was the leader of that delegation.

Seanad: Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement: Motion (5 Oct 2016)

Diarmuid Wilson: I listened to Senator Norris's eloquent contribution earlier. Please give Senator O'Reilly an opportunity.