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Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: Is Senator Boyhan pressing the amendment?

Seanad: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: Amendments Nos. 86 and 87 are related and shall be discussed together.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Engagement of Children in Criminal Activity) Bill 2023: Second Stage (31 Jan 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, to the House. I welcome this very important piece of legislation. I am taking it on behalf of my colleague, Senator Robbie Gallagher, who unfortunately is indisposed at the moment. Approximately 1,000 children under the age of 17 are constantly at risk of being recruited and used by criminal networks throughout the country, according to a...

Seanad: Family Carers: Motion [Private Members] (31 Jan 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: I thank Senator Seery Kearney for moving the motion. I call Senator Carrigy to second the motion.

Seanad: Family Carers: Motion [Private Members] (31 Jan 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: Before I call on Senator Clonan, I welcome Deputy Paul Kehoe and his guests from Georgia State University to the Visitors Gallery. They are very welcome to Seanad Éireann and to Leinster House. I hope they enjoy their visit.

Seanad: Family Carers: Motion [Private Members] (31 Jan 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: They most certainly can.

Seanad: Family Carers: Motion [Private Members] (31 Jan 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: As I pointed out to the Senator before he spoke, while I was asking him to move amendment No. 1 only, he could speak to both amendments. There will be an opportunity at the end of the debate for the Senator to press his amendments if he so wishes. I have to follow the order of the House in making these decisions in the Chair.

Seanad: Family Carers: Motion [Private Members] (31 Jan 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: I hope that has clarified the situation for the Senator. I call Senator Hoey.

Seanad: Defence Forces Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (30 Jan 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: I move: That Seanad Éireann: bearing in mind the serious allegations of discrimination, bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual misconduct in the Defence Forces; noting the decision of Government, in January 2022, to establish an Independent Review Group (IRG) to examine such issues and provide recommendations and guidance to the Minister for Defence on measures and...

Seanad: Defence Forces Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (30 Jan 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Tánaiste to the House. The ladies and gentlemen in the Gallery, former members of the Defence Forces, are also very welcome. I very much welcome the establishment of a tribunal of inquiry. The Government decision to establish it is the result of the tireless and courageous campaign mounted by the Women of Honour group.Along with many others, such as the Defence Forces...

Seanad: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Teaghlach), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: The debate will conclude after three hours if not previously concluded. As this is a Bill to amend the Constitution, in accordance with precedent and Standing Order 152, the Schedule to the Bill will be taken out of sequence, given that it contains substantive elements of the proposed amendment to the Constitution. The proposed sequence of the elements of the Bill is as follows: section 1,...

Seanad: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Teaghlach), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: Amendment No. 1 has been ruled out of order, in accordance with Article 40.6.2° of the Constitution. Amendment No. 2 has been ruled out of order because it is in conflict with the principle of the Bill as read a Second Time.

Seanad: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Teaghlach), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: Amendments Nos. 3 to 9, inclusive, are related.

Seanad: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Teaghlach), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: Yes.

Seanad: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Teaghlach), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Teaghlach), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: That is fine.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2024)

Diarmuid Wilson: I join in the words of welcome to Miriam and her husband, to Senator Norris's director of elections and to my great friend, the former Leader of this House, Maurice Cummins. It is great to see them here today. This is a sad day and a happy day. It is a day that we hoped would never come, but it has. That is your decision, Senator Norris, and I wish you well in it. I have a number of...

Seanad: Recent Violence in Dublin City Centre: Motion (29 Nov 2023)

Diarmuid Wilson: Thank you, Senator.

Seanad: Recent Violence in Dublin City Centre: Motion (29 Nov 2023)

Diarmuid Wilson: The Minister has been called to vote in the Dáil.

Seanad: Recent Violence in Dublin City Centre: Motion (29 Nov 2023)

Diarmuid Wilson: I propose that we suspend the sitting until the conclusion of the division in the Lower House. Is that agreed? Agreed.