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Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: However, I was somewhat surprised by Senator Darragh O'Briens comments on Pádraig Pearse. I recommend all colleagues to visit the Pearse Museum in St. Enda's Park, Rathfarnham. I go there regularly and believe it gives a fascinating insight into the workings, views and ideology of Pádraig Pearse who was a man of many parts and a hero for many of us in terms of his work in...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: We are all entitled to hold different views on Pádraig Pearse, but I recommend anyone interested to visit the museum, if he or she has not already done so. Senator Paul Coghlan referred to rhododendrons in oakwoods. It sounded somewhat like a party political broadcast on behalf of Kerry tourism and an ode in praise of the oakwoods, with which we all agree.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: Senator Katherine Zappone made a most eloquent contribution welcoming the Taoiseach's commitment to hold the referendum on marriage equality next spring. I agree absolutely with the Senator that it is altogether welcome to hear the Taoiseach's confirmation. The Senator reminded us of the 79% vote at the Constitutional Convention in favour of marriage equality and the Tánaiste's comment...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: I will update the Senator on the matter. The HSE has established an expert panel which will examine and recommend the range of medical conditions that should be considered for inclusion as part of the process. It is chaired by Professor Frank Keane and has been asked to report to the director general of the health service by September. I gather swift progress is being made. Senator Feargal...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: The Order of Business is No. 1, Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2014 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 11.45 a.m. and adjourned not later than 1.45 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 2, Health Identifiers Bill 2013 Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 2.15 p.m. and conclude not later than 3 p.m. by the putting of one question from the Chair; No....

Seanad: Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage (1 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage (1 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage (1 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: As always, the Minister is very welcome to the House. Others have spoken about his reform record. I wish to pay tribute to him on that, particularly his work on pluralism in the primary sector regarding the patronage of schools. I have been directly involved with the Minister on the latter subject. He has really made considerable progress on what parents want to see, namely, greater...

Seanad: Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage (1 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Order for Second Stage (1 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today."

Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage (1 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Order for Second Stage (1 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today."

Seanad: Business of Seanad (1 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, "That No. 4 be taken now on conclusion of this item and adjourned after two hours, if not previously concluded, and that No. 5 be taken on conclusion of No. 4 and adjourned after two hours, if not previously concluded." My proposal is to avoid a gap in the schedule and Ministers are available now. I propose that the housing Bill starts now...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (1 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: It is in response to something Senator O'Donovan had asked.

Seanad: Protected Disclosures Bill 2014: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (1 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: Once the Minister has concluded, I wish to amend the Order of Business.

Seanad: Draft Protection of Young Persons (Employment) (Exclusion of Workers in the Fishing and Shipping Sectors) Regulations 2014: Referral to Joint Committee (1 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Protection of Young Persons (Employment) (Exclusion of Workers in the Fishing and Shipping Sectors) Regulations 2014,a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 9th June, 2014, be referred to the Joint Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, in accordance with...

Seanad: Regulation (EU) No. 603/2013 on the Establishment of Eurodac: Referral to Joint Committee (1 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to accept the following measure:Regulation (EU) No....

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: Senator Sheahan suggested that Senator Leyden might put his own name forward.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: I have every confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Fitzgerald, in making the appointment to this important position in a transparent manner. Senator Naughton and others referred to the free travel scheme. I wish to clarify the Government's position on this matter. There has been a huge amount of scaremongering about the review of the scheme. However, the Government...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: The Minister, who is going to examine the report of the working group-----