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Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: As I stated, it is a matter for the Cathaoirleach. Senator Brennan raised the issue of the state of dustbins and waste collection generally. He made a good point, which we might address with the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government or which could be addressed directly with local authorities. Senator Wilson called for a debate on policing and for the Minister, Deputy...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: The Cabinet sub-committee is dealing with a number of other proposals, including proposals around split mortgages.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Other recommendations will be forthcoming. The personal insolvency Bill is an important part of the issue of resolving the serious difficult problems with mortgage arrears. Finally, in response to Senator Ó Domhnaill, we can talk with the group leaders about sitting through August. If necessary, we have no difficulty about that.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: If we need to deal with the personal insolvency Bill, there is no difficulty with that.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Finally, Senator MacSharry dealt with the issue of mortgage arrears which I have already dealt with and the issue of barracks closure and policing on which I have sought a debate.

Seanad: Passenger Name Records: Motion (23 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister. I also welcome the opportunity to debate the motion which was not going to be forced through.

Seanad: Passenger Name Records: Motion (23 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: It had been referred to the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, which is the normal procedure. We had a full debate at the committee, in which I participated, and I am delighted that we are having a further debate in the House. The committee scrutinised the motion closely and, as the Minister will recall, I raised two issues with him. This is about ensuring a balance is...

Seanad: Passenger Name Records: Motion (23 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: It is hard to see how this detail would be routinely disclosed during an exchange of passenger name records.

Seanad: Passenger Name Records: Motion (23 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: The Council decision contains specific additional safeguards for the exchange of such data. Will the Minister set them out? The issue of concern is that personal sensitive information, rather than just one's name and address, could be disclosed. A useful briefing document was made available before the justice committee met. It would probably be useful if it was made available to Members....

Seanad: Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (23 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that the terms of reference contained in the Resolution passed by Dáil Éireann on 23 March 2005 and by Seanad Éireann on 24 March 2005, as amended by the Resolutions passed by Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann on 1 June 2011 and the Resolution passed by Dáil Éireann on 16 November 2011 and by Seanad Éireann on 17 November 2011, pursuant to the...

Seanad: Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (23 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister to the House. I welcome the opportunity to debate this, although, as others have indicated, there is clear support for this motion across the floor of the House. It is difficult to argue with the clear and cogent arguments put forward by the tribunal chair. As the Minister stated, since his interim report on 8 March of this year, the tribunal has heard evidence from a...

Seanad: National Lottery: Motion (23 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy John Perry, and the opportunity to debate the motion. I thank the Independent Senators Marie Louise O'Donnell and Mary Ann O'Brien for tabling it. This has been a lively and enlightening debate which is notable for the emergence of a new word, "slushfundability", which will certainly be quoted in the future. It is notable also because Senator David...

Seanad: National Lottery: Motion (23 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: -----which as, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brendan Howlin, pointed out, had to be rebuilt from scratch.

Seanad: National Lottery: Motion (23 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: On a more serious note, I take issue with Senator Jim Walsh's comments about the Minister. I thought the Minister's response to the motion was superb. He set out clearly and fairly the position on the tendering process for the licence to operate the national lottery for the period 2013-33. As Senator Cáit Keane said, this is not about the sale of a State asset, rather it is about a lease...

Seanad: National Lottery: Motion (23 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: That option is open to the State, even if we are awarding a licence to run the national lottery. Clearly, there is potential to run other more limited or specific sweepstakes with different terms and conditions, for example, on condition that money would be raised to fund specific building projects. I see this as a constructive suggestion, one I hope the Government will consider seriously....

Seanad: National Lottery: Motion (Resumed) (23 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements, questions and answers on the 2012 sports capital programme, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 1.45 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, the contribution of one Sinn Féin Member not to exceed three minutes and the contributions of all other Senators not to...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Senator Ó Domhnaill raised the issue of the stability treaty. His comments were echoed by a number of other speakers. We welcome the clarity brought to the stability treaty debate. Following last night's meeting in Brussels, we know there will be no change to the text of the treaty. I agree with the Senator who welcomed the NTMA comments, to which Senator Gilroy referred, pointing out...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Given the eminent history professor's clear linking of the decade of commemorations with his decision to resign, I think we will be able to debate the issues the Senator has raised. I certainly hope we can do that on 7 June. That debate has been arranged. I cannot facilitate it today but I have immense sympathy for the points the Senator made. The mergers were proposed under the previous...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: That debate has been arranged. Senator Norris raised the issue of the LauraLynn Hospice. I also attended the briefing this morning, as did Senator Marie Moloney and others. We should facilitate a debate in which we can discuss the issue of funding for the Laura Lynn Hospice. Senator Norris also raised the issue of students and free fees -I disagree with some of his views - and health...