Results 10,141-10,160 of 11,710 for speaker:Ivana Bacik
- Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2010)
Ivana Bacik: That is no one's definition of "consensus".
- Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2010)
Ivana Bacik: It is consensus Green Party style. In anyone's definition consensus is a two-way process. On a serious note, that is what it must be.
- Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2010)
Ivana Bacik: How can the Opposition possibly agree when it does not have the information it needs to decide whether it can agree? I am concerned that Irish borrowing costs are at a record high on international markets. It is urgent, therefore, that we know what are the terms of the four-year plan, yet the Government has decided to delay publishing it until after the by-election in County Donegal. This...
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2010)
Ivana Bacik: I add my voice to the others which have called for a debate on the consequences of the High Court decision and the issue of the right to vote and the representation of people. I take issue with what Senator Boyle said because he appeared to support the principle confirmed by Mr. Justice Kearns in the High Court and yet he justified the State's decision to appeal to the Supreme Court on the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2010)
Ivana Bacik: This is an important question to the Leader. What is the date for the by-election and the budget? Again there is still uncertainty. The budget is currently set for 7 December but there is now a question mark over whether it can be brought forward. The uncertainty is contributing to the slowness and lack of any economic recovery because people are fearful and need more clarity and...
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2010)
Ivana Bacik: It does not always do so.
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2010)
Ivana Bacik: There are plenty of cases in which it has not done so.
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2010)
Ivana Bacik: On a point of order, the House should not be misinformed. There are plenty of instances in which the State has not appealed a High Court decision.
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2010)
Ivana Bacik: I will.
- Seanad: Overcrowding in Prisons: Statements (3 Nov 2010)
Ivana Bacik: I welcome this debate for which I, Senator Cummins and others have called for some time. It is important the House debates overcrowding in the prison system, although I hope the focus of this debate will continue to extend beyond overcrowding and into more general areas of prison policy. I am pleased many colleagues spoke about issues other than the important issue of overcrowding. I...
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (3 Nov 2010)
Ivana Bacik: This shows the imperative of having this debate as so many Members are keen to contribute.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (3 Nov 2010)
Ivana Bacik: I certainly would welcome an extension of the debate.
- Seanad: Overcrowding in Prisons: Statements (Resumed) (3 Nov 2010)
Ivana Bacik: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Overcrowding in Prisons: Statements (3 Nov 2010)
Ivana Bacik: On a point of order, it was a minor offence and I think there was a difference of three months in the sentences proposed.
- Seanad: Overcrowding in Prisons: Statements (3 Nov 2010)
Ivana Bacik: On a point of order, the record of the House will show that I sought to withdraw the amendment referred to as it had appeared on the list of amendments by mistake.
- Seanad: Overcrowding in Prisons: Statements (3 Nov 2010)
Ivana Bacik: The Minister had already accepted it and it had become a Government amendment.
- Seanad: Overcrowding in Prisons: Statements (3 Nov 2010)
Ivana Bacik: I do not recall him saying that.
- Seanad: Overcrowding in Prisons: Statements (3 Nov 2010)
Ivana Bacik: It is flattering that the Labour Party is receiving so much attention from the Minister.
- Seanad: Overcrowding in Prisons: Statements (3 Nov 2010)
Ivana Bacik: I am glad to hear it.
- Seanad: Overcrowding in Prisons: Statements (3 Nov 2010)
Ivana Bacik: Hear, hear.