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Seanad: Climate Change Response Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: With respect, the Green Party is in government with Fianna Fáil.

Seanad: Climate Change Response Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: Fianna Fáil is supposed to support the Bill, but we are not seeing a clear statement of support for the Bill or its principles.

Seanad: Climate Change Response Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: Let us hear a clear statement of support from Fianna Fáil.

Seanad: Climate Change Response Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: Why should the Labour Party be relied upon by the Green Party to back this Bill?

Seanad: Climate Change Response Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: Absolutely.

Seanad: Climate Change Response Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: It is about everyone.

Seanad: Climate Change Response Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: In particular, it is about the Senator's majority partners in coalition who are supposed to be the driving force behind legislation in this Government.

Seanad: Climate Change Response Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: Let us see Fianna Fáil bite the bullet. As far as the date of the election and its internal party machinations are concerned, it has treated the electorate with contempt. Let us see Fianna Fáil take the time to give us a clear statement of policy and to support this Bill.

Seanad: Climate Change Response Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: Does Senator Ellis support the Bill, then?

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: I agree with the previous speakers. Following the farce of the past few days and the result last night of the internal vote within the Fianna Fáil Party it is essential we know the date of the general election and the legislative programme the Government intends to see carried out within its remaining term of office. As Senator O'Toole noted, leaving us in the dark about this and not...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: I am simply making the point-----

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: -----given the Leader's influence, I would expect him to be in a position to tell the House, at least tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: I would be grateful if there were a specific reply because it is undemocratic to leave us in this state of uncertainty. It is also very bad for the economy. International investors are slow to invest in Irish business at this point without knowing when this Government is likely to go to the people or when the next government is likely to take office. We need certainty. Will the Leader also...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: I am grateful for that information.

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (13 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister and acknowledge that Senators had an extensive debate on issues pertaining to completion. The Labour Party welcomes the fact that the Minister has moved towards meeting it on the issue of the retention of moneys and the bond. Although this is not quite what we had sought, the Minister has moved towards meeting us on the issue, particularly in amendment No. 17, which...

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (13 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: The Senator appears to be well informed in that regard.

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (13 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: We welcome this amendment. There was a substantial debate on the impact of house rules on residents during the debate on the Bill in the Seanad. These provisions will go some way towards meeting the concerns we raised.

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (13 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: I echo the welcome Senator Regan has given to the Bill which represents an important step in providing practical support for those living in apartment complexes. All of us are aware of the serious issues such persons have faced for many years, for example, with regard to completion standards, maintenance of communal areas and service charges, etc. We support this legislation which will give...

Seanad: Climate Change Response Bill 2010: Second Stage (13 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister of State and I welcome the publication of this historic Bill. The Labour Party will support it, with criticisms because we feel it does not go far enough. We are also critical of the Government for the unconscionable delay in introducing the Bill. This is a most unfortunate time to introduce it, when we are well into the fourth year and dying days of this failed...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: It is.