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Seanad: An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht, 2002: An Dara Céim (Atógáil). Twenty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill, 2002: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Sep 2002)

Diarmuid Wilson: I wish to share time with Senator Kieran Phelan. I congratulate you, a Leas-Chathaoirligh, on your appointment. You will bring great dignity and honour to the position. I hope, with your County Cavan connections, you will allow me to make a point or criticise Government policy now and again. I also congratulate the Minister of State on his recent appointment. Already, after just a few weeks...

Seanad: Sub-committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion (Resumed). (24 Oct 2002)

Diarmuid Wilson: He is much better looking than the Queen.

Seanad: Sub-committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion (Resumed). (24 Oct 2002)

Diarmuid Wilson: I hope he will be there as long as she is.

Seanad: Social Welfare Benefits: Motion. (6 Nov 2002)

Diarmuid Wilson: That is not correct.

Seanad: Social Welfare Benefits: Motion. (6 Nov 2002)

Diarmuid Wilson: If the Senator had paid attention to what was going on, he might have observed that the Minister could follow what was said. I am sure she had important business to which to attend.

Seanad: Social Welfare Benefits: Motion. (6 Nov 2002)

Diarmuid Wilson: I am laughing at the pathetic state of Senator Coonan pontificating about nonsense.

Seanad: Social Welfare Benefits: Motion. (6 Nov 2002)

Diarmuid Wilson: I was delighted to see the Minister for Social and Family Affairs here this evening. As a fellow Ulster person I am delighted to see her being made responsible for such a major Department. I also welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Noel Ahern. If I had not been here to witness it myself, I would not have believed that a Labour Party Senator could have said he looks forward to the...

Seanad: Social Welfare Benefits: Motion. (6 Nov 2002)

Diarmuid Wilson: I did not say he was.

Seanad: National Spatial Strategy: Statements. (5 Dec 2002)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State. It is great to see a fellow Ulsterman here and I know the Department is in capable hands. I warmly welcome the publication of the National Spatial Strategy 2002-2020, it is about people, places and potential. Our people are the country's most valuable asset and all our planning should be about quality of life. I congratulate the Minister of State and the...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (10 Dec 2002)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Gallagher, back to the House. It is good to see him here paying attention to what we are doing. I welcome the publication of the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill, 2002 and commend the Government on the manner in which it has dealt with the unsatisfactory situation of prescribed solutions which are more applicable to larger conurbations and do...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (18 Dec 2002)

Diarmuid Wilson: It is great to see a senior Minister taking time to remain in the House for the full debate—

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (18 Dec 2002)

Diarmuid Wilson: —especially a Minister who is under such pressure.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (18 Dec 2002)

Diarmuid Wilson: Part of the Minister's brief includes the family as well as social affairs. We have a clear vision of the type of family we want to build in today's Ireland. We cannot and should not go back to the old-style authoritarian family where children knew their place. However, we certainly do not want to see the excessive individualism that exists in some countries, where it is all based on selfish...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (18 Dec 2002)

Diarmuid Wilson: The Senator may not care to recall events that far back, but Deputies Noonan and Quinn gave a family with three children a monthly increase of £7.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (18 Dec 2002)

Diarmuid Wilson: Is Senator McCarthy now denying that the former Deputy De Rossa, who is a member of the European Parliament, is the president of the Labour Party?

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (18 Dec 2002)

Diarmuid Wilson: Fianna Fáil, in Government with our partners the Progressive Democrats,—

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (18 Dec 2002)

Diarmuid Wilson: —has given the same family €127.60 extra per month in each of the last two years.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (18 Dec 2002)

Diarmuid Wilson: To combat child poverty we have introduced the largest increases in child benefit in the history of the State, and we are proud of that. I welcome the €10 increase in pensions. In future, Fianna Fáil pledges to raise the old-age pension to €200 per week.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (18 Dec 2002)

Diarmuid Wilson: We will also introduce a home-makers pension for pensioners' spouses currently in receipt of the qualified adult allowance, set at the level of a full non-contributory pension. People in receipt of old-age pensions are appreciative of the major improvement in the rates of payment in recent years. That is a fact. Anyone who is not afraid to walk the streets and meet the people, knows that. We...

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (5 Feb 2003)

Diarmuid Wilson: I wish to share my time with Senator Mansergh.