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Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I will do that because the figure of €20 million has been disputed, challenged and contested by the Commission.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2013)

Ivana Bacik: Well, I will make inquiries ---

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2013)

Ivana Bacik: Genuinely, I will make inquiries as to who is the appropriate person to write to.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I should also say that I have also publicly expressed reservations about the Labour Party posters. In my opinion, perhaps the most objectionable aspect of the Fine Gael posters is the slogan "fewer politicians" ---

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2013)

Ivana Bacik: --- which undermines the democratic process and people's trust in democracy. That, in some ways, is more serious.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2013)

Ivana Bacik: Of course, "fewer politicians" is a slogan that cuts across politics generally and does not just apply to the Seanad. Senator Norris raised an issue which was dealt with at a meeting of the CPP and everyone present supported the Senator's view on inviting in an outside group on that particular date. Senator Kelly raised the issue of discretionary medical cards, which has also been raised by...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2013)

Ivana Bacik: We debated the nature of the banking inquiry here with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Howlin, on Tuesday evening. Senator Conway praised Senator Norris's appearance on Today FM, which I hear was a very powerful performance. He also commented on the Fine Gael posters and on the integrity of politics as a profession. I agree with his sentiments. I have dealt with...

Seanad: Ombudsman Act 1980 (Section 4(10)) Order 2013: Motion (26 Sep 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Ombudsman Act 1980 (Section 4(10)) Order 2013,copies of which Order in draft were laid before Seanad Eireann on 6th September 2013.”.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Oct 2013)

Ivana Bacik: Like Senator Darragh O'Brien, I wish to express my horror and outrage at the attack on the two young girls in Athlone reported at the weekend. Everyone will share this feeling of disgust. The Senator was quite right to say that this was a matter for the Garda. We should all commend the Garda on its proactive investigation and leave the matter at that in terms of public comment. It was an...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Oct 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I have not yet received a response, but I will-----

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Oct 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I commend those involved in organising the Trinity College public debate on the Seanad referendum last night. I am glad to say that the "No" side won handsomely. My colleague, Senator Barrett, spoke passionately at it. The reports have been good. Will the Leader arrange for an early debate on the reports of the Constitutional Convention? Like many, I was in attendance at the weekend when...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Oct 2013)

Ivana Bacik: We were ahead of the Lower House. We are still awaiting a final Bill from the Dáil. It would be good for this House to debate the most effective strategy for emissions reductions and independent oversight and monitoring of the targets that must be set to combat this overwhelming threat to human life.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Oct 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I commend Senator White on her work on this matter. She has shown a long-term commitment to the issue of rights of older people. We had a session with the public consultation committee in the Seanad on that very issue but I would support her call for a debate to further that work in the future. Yesterday she mentioned that it was United Nations International Day of Older Persons, which I...

Seanad: Upward Only Rent (Clauses and Reviews) Bill 2013: Second Stage (2 Oct 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I commend Senator Feargal Quinn on introducing the Bill, which seeks to tackle a real and pressing issue for many people, especially those working in retail and running retail businesses. The issue was raised with many of us in the lifetime of the previous Government as well as since the 2011 election. The issue of upward-only rent reviews was...

Seanad: Upward Only Rent (Clauses and Reviews) Bill 2013: Second Stage (2 Oct 2013)

Ivana Bacik: That is right. As Senator Byrne said, it was not only about property rights. The striking down of the Bill was also related to the position of the family in Article 41 of the Constitution. The judgment was that the Bill went too far in encroaching upon the right of the family to decide for itself on what basis the ownership of the family home would be allocated. These are simply two...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I am delighted time has been set aside for statements of appreciation on the life and work of Seamus Heaney who was hugely respected and loved nationally and internationally. I, too, commend Senator Quinn on the introduction last night of the Bill on upward only rent reviews, which is a hugely important issue. While I did not speak at length on it, I did contribute to the debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2013)

Ivana Bacik: As acknowledged by Senator Darragh O'Brien, this is not the first Government to face difficulties in tackling this issue. I acknowledged in my contribution last night that the previous Government had tried to tackle it. There is an underlying problem, which should be debated in the Seanad, namely, the elevated protection of property rights in the Constitution. I would welcome an honest...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2013)

Ivana Bacik: That is not true. It is absolutely not true.

Seanad: An Appreciation of the Life and Work of Seamus Heaney: Statements (3 Oct 2013)

Ivana Bacik: Like others I am grateful to have the opportunity to speak during this debate paying tribute to the late Seamus Heaney following his sad and most untimely death. I also welcome Marie to the House and extend sincere condolences to her, as well as to Mick, Christopher and Catherine Ann, as well as to her grandchildren and family. I also welcome Professors Kennelly and Brown and other...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2013)

Ivana Bacik: Like the Leader and Senator Darragh O'Brien, I very much welcome the result of Saturday's referendum on the abolition of the Seanad. It shows that the people engaged very closely with the proposal put to them. They scrutinised the issues and were very keen, particularly in the immediate lead-up to the referendum, to inform themselves. Their decision speaks for itself. I also very much...