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Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Like Senator MacSharry, I welcome the outcome of the US election. No doubt the result is a great relief to the many supporters of the Democratic Party in Ireland. Studies have shown that very few people in Ireland would have supported Mitt Romney if they had been entitled to vote. It is good to see President Barack Obama re-elected for a further four-year term. I agree with Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Once again the Senator is impugning reputations, this time of a particular organisation. It is not appropriate.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2012)

Ivana Bacik: We do not.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Once again the Senator is referring to a specific organisation. To be fair, other Senators have been careful about making a general comment. The newspaper reports concern allegations in general.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I would hope so.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Ivana Bacik: We are only two days from the children's rights referendum and I reiterate how important it is to see a high turnout on Saturday and strong support for the "Yes" side. Many of us have spent a lot of time canvassing. I was canvassing outside schools only this morning. There is strong support for the "Yes" side, recognition that the referendum wording is carefully balanced and that it is...

Seanad: Youth Unemployment and Public Policy: Address by Professor Christopher Pissarides (Resumed) (8 Nov 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome Professor Pissarides to the House. He is very welcome. I commend my colleague from Trinity College, Senator Barrett, who first suggested that Professor Pissarides might come to address us. I have a particular affection for the London School of Economics, where I completed my masters degree in 1990-91 and have wonderful memories in particular of the late Professor Bill Wedderburn,...

Seanad: Youth Unemployment and Public Policy: Address by Professor Christopher Pissarides (Resumed) (8 Nov 2012)

Ivana Bacik: That is the psychology.

Seanad: Matter raised under Standing Order 30 (8 Nov 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I thank Senator Hayden for sharing time. I also thank Senator Norris for raising the important issue and tabling the motion. Today is a good case for using the procedure. I thank the Minister for attending. I also thank her for making a clear and concise argument for the "Yes" side and for stating her position. We all respect the decision of the Supreme Court. The Government has...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)

Ivana Bacik: The Senator identified an individual.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)

Ivana Bacik: It is utterly irrelevant.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)

Ivana Bacik: On a point of order, the individual involved is entitled to have a career in her own right.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Rubbish.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)

Ivana Bacik: On a point of order, the Senator is making outrageous comments about somebody who is not here and who is not a public representative.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I am very disappointed with Senator Darragh O'Brien

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I am very disappointed with Senator Darragh O'Brien. It is beneath him to make the sort of scurrilous allegations he has just made-----

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)

Ivana Bacik: -----about a professional public servant who is entitled to a career in her own right.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)

Ivana Bacik: The person in question has been redeployed. She has had a career in the public service for many years. The point being made here is really outrageous and scurrilous-----

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)

Ivana Bacik: -----and has absolutely no relevance to the political debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I am quite happy to respond to political points but not those relating to the partners of politicians.