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Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: -----as I know from the many students who have come to me on this issue. Fianna Fáil has an appalling record of 14 years of economic mismanagement and a failure to reform the education sector. I do not believe, therefore, that we should be taking lectures from Senator Marc MacSharry. The Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, will be in the House on Thursday to deal with the expert...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: It is welcome that the Leader has set aside time this week for a debate on the report of the expert group on the judgment in the A, B and C case. I am delighted that we will have the opportunity to debate it, having seen the opinion poll in The Sunday Business Post that showed that 85% supported the introduction of legislation to implement the judgment in the X case, as required by the...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: That is not the issue on which they were polled.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: After 20 years, it is not rushing.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: It is nothing but rumours and gossip.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Who passed the bank guarantee?

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Fianna Fáil put us in this mess.

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I think the Senator is referring to amendment No. 90 which we have not yet reached. That amendment relates to the five-year review.

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I want to make a brief comment on amendments Nos. 91 and 93 which are being pursued by Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh. It is interesting that after the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality held hearings on this matter, it expressed the view that the ¤3 million threshold for a personal insolvency arrangement was too low and recommended that it be raised to ¤10 million. As I...

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I thought it ironic Sinn Féin was proposing something which was in line with what the troika had proposed, which was worthy of comment in itself. I also thank the Minister for a very full response. The criticism of the justice committee report, from what the Minister has said, was unwarranted in that it was judged our recommendation to increase the threshold to ¤10 million was effectively...

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: That is helpful.

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I thank the Minister for making available to the House the briefing script on these detailed amendments. Last Friday at the commencement of Committee Stage there was a request for more information on the rationale for the proposed amendment of the sections, particularly the amendments concerning regulation of PIPs. On the substance of the amendments, it is welcome that professionals will be...

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, 5 December 2012.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: The Order of Business is No. 1, Private Members' business, Statute of Limitations (Amendment)(Home Remediation-Pyrite) Bill 2012 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 1.45 p.m.; No. 2, statements on Budget 2013, to be taken at 5.30 p.m. and to conclude no later than 7.30 p.m., with the contributions of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Senator Darragh O'Brien struck a chord when he called for a debate on An Bord Pleanála and planning in general. It was supported by several other colleagues and is a good topic for a debate in the new year. On 6 February, the Minister of State, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, is scheduled to speak on housing and the private rented sector in the House. We might also cover planning issues in this...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Senator Norris called for fairness in today's budget. Senator Hayden raised the issue of the UN climate conference in Doha and rightly pointed out how it is pertinent concerning the appalling tragedy that has occurred in the Philippines with 230 people presumed dead as a result of flash flooding with a school and an evacuation centre among the buildings that have been wiped out. This brings...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: In addition, Ireland is involved in a large number of meetings at Doha, apart from the main convention, working with the current EU Presidency of Cyprus, the Council secretariat and the Commission while conducting bilateral engagements with delegations from other parties. We are all very hopeful for an international agreement on climate change but we also need to move forward on our...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I will speak with the Leader about this issue because it was also raised by Senator Healy Eames. Senator Conway raised the matter of An Bord Pleanála's decision on a pier at Doolin and the Aran Islands. This might be a matter more suitable for the Adjournment. Senator Cullinane proposed an amendment to the Order of Business seeking a longer debate tonight on the budget. We have allocated...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Two hours is more than adequate and I cannot agree to this amendment. Senator Gilroy, along with other colleagues, called for debates on banking policy and debt. We could have those in the new year, so if Members do not get to speak tonight, they will be able to contribute at a later date. Senator Landy spoke on the need for the enforcement of planning regulations. This might be covered in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Senator Gilroy makes a very fair point, I think.