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Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: I echo Senator Darragh O'Brien's comments of concern and disappointment at the cancellation of the five concerts. It is not fair or appropriate to blame one official.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: Permission was granted for three concerts.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: Apparently, the decision was taken by the artist and promoter. I am aware another promoter went on radio this morning to express his view which was somewhat critical of the way it was done. We need to look at how we ensure change to ensure it does not happen again. As legislators we have allowed a practice to grow up where concert tickets were being sold in thousands, subject to licence....

Seanad: Competition and Consumer Protection Bill 2014: Second Stage (8 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: Next Thursday.

Seanad: Competition and Consumer Protection Bill 2014: Second Stage (8 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: The Minister is very welcome to the House. Like my colleagues on this side of the House, I very much welcome the Bill. In fact, I believe colleagues on both sides will welcome it. It is a sensible Bill. As the Minister said, it has three main purposes. The first of those is the one on which there has been a focus, that is, merging the National Consumer Agency and the Competition...

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Financial Matters) Bill 2013: Second Stage (3 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Financial Matters) Bill 2013: Second Stage (3 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: Next Tuesday at 12.30 p.m.

Seanad: Regulation (EU) No. 603/2013 on the Establishment of Eurodac: Motion (3 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: I thank the Minister for facilitating us in the Seanad by agreeing to take this debate on conclusion of Committee Stage of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Bill 2014. As Deputy Leader, I was happy to accede to the request from Senator Ó Clochartaigh on the basis that I think it is a good idea that we would have a debate on motions that come to us from the Oireachtas Joint...

Seanad: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Bill 2014: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: On Tuesday next.

Seanad: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Bill 2014: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: I have spoken with Senator Katherine Zappone and the Minister about this issue. We must encourage greater co-operation between Oireachtas joint committees and the new institution, but I am not sure if the best way to do it is through legislation. We have had that debate and I look forward to the Minister's response. In spirit, we agree with the principle that there be co-operation....

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: I was one of the speakers who participated in the debate with the Minister, Deputy Joan Burton, during which I called on her to ensure better and improved levels of child care as a quid pro quofor the changes in the system. All of us appreciate that the motive behind the change is to ensure greater entry opportunities to the labour market for lone parents.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: I met the members of SPARK at the time, but I will certainly seek another debate on the issue. Senator John Kelly raised the issue of delays in respect of visa applications and called for a debate on the matter. The Senator spoke eloquently about how frustrating this is. I ask him to table it as a matter on the Adjournment to the Minister for Justice and Equality, as that mechanism would...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: I have already asked for that debate. Senator James Heffernan paid tribute to the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairí Quinn, and his commitment to the school building programme. The Senator is correct in stating that the Minister had an immense commitment to the school building programme, and we have seen enormous improvements in the physical infrastructure of schools...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: Amendment agreed to.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: Senator Marc MacSharry referred to the answer to a parliamentary question in the Dáil yesterday on the promised review of maternity services nationally. I saw the headline, but I am not sure what is the status of that report. I will be happy to ask the Leader to arrange a debate on maternity services and whatever review is taking place. I can check its status. I was concerned to see...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: I thank the Senator for raising the matter with me beforehand. Senator Susan O'Keeffe paid an eloquent tribute to Dermot Healy and referred to his strong Sligo connections. Many Members paid tribute to him on the Order of Business on Tuesday when I referred to his poem Serenitywhich was published inThe Irish Timeson that day which presented his work at its best. We all join the Senator in...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: I agree with Senator Cáit Keane in that regard. We will seek a debate on the matter. Senator Pat O'Neill asked for a debate on improving the education of school children in water safety, a matter on which we all agree with him. Senator Sean D. Barrett asked for a debate on the role of the Comptroller and Auditor. I will seek such a debate. He also referred to the successful talks in...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the proposed opt-in to EU Regulation No. 603/2013 on the establishment of Eurodac, back from committee, to be taken, without debate, on conclusion of the Order of Business - we had a good debate at the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality yesterday on that; No. 2, Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Bill 2014 - Committee Stage, to...

Seanad: Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Fund Bill 2014: Second Stage (2 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (2 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: Now. Sorry, my apologies, next Tuesday. I was losing the run of myself.