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Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2011)

Ivana Bacik: It is ironic——

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2011)

Ivana Bacik: The Minister, Deputy Quinn——

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2011)

Ivana Bacik: I gave you the courtesy of listening to what you had to say.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2011)

Ivana Bacik: As Senator Darragh O'Brien is aware, the Minister held back a certain proportion of special needs assistant posts in case of unforeseen circumstances.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2011)

Ivana Bacik: If we are to hold a debate with the Minister, these facts must be taken into account. The first fact is that Fianna Fáil introduced the cap and the second is that the Minister held back a number of posts because that is good planning.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2011)

Ivana Bacik: I ask the Leader to arrange a debate early in November on the implications for the economy of last night's summit meeting at EU level. Senator Darragh O'Brien was correct to raise the question of the implications for the economy of the write-down of Greek debt but he is premature to suggest it should have been addressed last night. The critical issue last night was the horrifying spectre of...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2011)

Ivana Bacik: —— when the previous Government got us into the mess after 14 years of mismanagement——

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2011)

Ivana Bacik: We should welcome that European leaders have come to an agreement on the Greek issue and we must look forward to the implications of this deal for the economy. I encourage the Government in all it is doing at that level. It is welcome that we are holding a debate on health issues today. It is important that as many Senators as possible contribute to the debate and put the questions we all...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2011)

Ivana Bacik: There were very few votes against it.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2011)

Ivana Bacik: There was a large majority.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2011)

Ivana Bacik: On a point of order, Senator Mullen made an allegation about the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, in his absence and he is doing the same today.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2011)

Ivana Bacik: The ruling is against Senator Mullen.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2011)

Ivana Bacik: This is a floating allegation.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2011)

Ivana Bacik: Senator Mullen is making a sweeping allegation.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2011)

Ivana Bacik: Absolutely.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2011)

Ivana Bacik: That was the Senator's Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2011)

Ivana Bacik: Is the Senator referring to the bank guarantee scheme?

Seanad: Toghchán an UachtaráinElection of President (8 Nov 2011)

Ivana Bacik: I join the Cathaoirleach and the other party leaders in congratulating Mr. Michael D. Higgins, our ninth President. He has had a long and distinguished career in both the Seanad and Dáil as well as in the Cabinet and representing Ireland abroad in different capacities. I am particularly proud to stand here and welcome his election on behalf of the Labour group of Senators. Each of the 12...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

Ivana Bacik: I would welcome a debate on the projected appointment of Mr. Kevin Cardiff to the European Court of Auditors.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

Ivana Bacik: Concerns have been raised by a number of people and not only by representatives of Government parties in Europe. The Minister of State, Deputy Sean Sherlock, also raised concerns.