Results 801-820 of 4,873 for speaker:Diarmuid Wilson
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Feb 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: Senator McDowell, without interruption.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: That is one of the benefits of being a Senator. One gets to experience every one of the 26 counties. We look forward to the day when we can experience the 32 counties. Thanks to the good offices of the Cathaoirleach and those of the Leas-Chathaoirleach, I had a Commencement Debate matter this morning regarding Dún Uí Néill Army Barracks in Cavan, which was closed in 2011. I...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Army Barracks Closures (31 Jan 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. The reality is that the Government is preparing for a hard border. It is looking to rent warehouses in Cavan in which to accommodate soldiers in the event that there is a hard border, while there is a purpose-built Army barracks being used by Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board which is headed by Mr. John Kearney, chief executive...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Army Barracks Closures (31 Jan 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy D'Arcy, who is a good friend and colleague and no stranger to this Chamber. I understand he is taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Joe McHugh, who is attending a number of funerals in Magheraroarty, County Donegal. I extend my sympathies to the families of the four young men who lost their lives. I know the...
- Seanad: Housing for Elderly People: Motion (30 Jan 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: Most people I know try to make themselves younger than they are but in his contribution the Leader was trying to make himself older than what he is. From my recollection, and I know him for well over 30 years, his birthday falls on 18 March-----
- Seanad: Housing for Elderly People: Motion (30 Jan 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: -----and this year he will still have three years to go to 55. The Leader should not be too hard on himself.
- Seanad: Housing for Elderly People: Motion (30 Jan 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: I thank the Leader. My hair colour did not change.
- Seanad: Housing for Elderly People: Motion (30 Jan 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: I will limit the Minister of State to 15 minutes.
- Seanad: Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2018: Second Stage (23 Jan 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Humphreys, back to the House. She is a regular visitor and is always very welcome.
- Seanad: Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2018: Second Stage (23 Jan 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: I call the doctor, Senator James Reilly.
- Seanad: Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2018: Second Stage (23 Jan 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: The Leader was right on the button of six minutes. He has obviously been practising.
- Seanad: Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2018: Second Stage (23 Jan 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: He was exactly six minutes.
- Seanad: Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2018: Second Stage (23 Jan 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: Senator Buttimer was exactly six minutes.
- Seanad: First Aid and Mental Health in Schools (Initial Teacher Training) Bill 2018: Second Stage (23 Jan 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: I welcome Deputy Buckley to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. Deputy Buckley is a mental health advocate and works very diligently, along with his colleagues in the Lower House, including our colleague, Deputy James Browne.
- Seanad: First Aid and Mental Health in Schools (Initial Teacher Training) Bill 2018: Second Stage (23 Jan 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: I call the Minister of State.
- Seanad: First Aid and Mental Health in Schools (Existing Teachers) Bill 2018: Second Stage (23 Jan 2019)
Diarmuid Wilson: When is it proposed to sit again?
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2018)
Diarmuid Wilson: This is the Upper House.
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2018)
Diarmuid Wilson: It is difficult to listen to the lies.
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2018)
Diarmuid Wilson: The Leader has not told the truth.
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2018)
Diarmuid Wilson: The people voted to retain this House. We should ask them the same question about the Lower House and see what response we get.