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Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: -----and I just wanted to place that fact on the record of the House. I think we are all in agreement in respect of the many representations we have received from people who have been so badly affected by what happened in this instance. I accept that we will engage in a debate on another day on a motion concerning the commission of investigation into the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation....

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (9 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Joe McHugh, and the opportunity to speak about the Bill. I am delighted that the legislation has been introduced in the Seanad, something which is always worth noting. The legislation which is welcome provides for significant reform in the governance, structures and performance of An Garda Síochána. This reform is long overdue and...

Seanad: Moore Street Area Renewal and Development Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I welcome this opportunity to debate such an important issue. In particular, I welcome the many interested parties who are seated in the Visitors Gallery. I especially thank Helen Litton and James Connolly-Heron who kindly met me and briefed me on the issue yesterday. I also thank all of the 1916 relatives and relatives of the signatories of...

Seanad: Moore Street Area Renewal and Development Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: On a point of order, I specifically suggested two ways in which those who share the motivation behind the proposers could further the aim.

Seanad: Moore Street Area Renewal and Development Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: On a point of order.

Seanad: Moore Street Area Renewal and Development Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: On a point of order.

Seanad: Moore Street Area Renewal and Development Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: On a point of order, on the tone of the debate-----

Seanad: Moore Street Area Renewal and Development Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: The debate was conducted in a wholly respectful fashion. I thought it was an excellent debate until Senator O'Brien started making personal attacks on everyone.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re renewal of certain provisions of the Offences against the State Act, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude no later than 1.15 p.m., with contributions from all Senators not to exceed four minutes; No. 2, motion re the Criminal Justice Amendment Act 2009, to be taken at 1.15 p.m. and to conclude no later than 1.45 p.m., with the contributions of...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: I do not believe I have ever previously been asked to exercise divine intervention powers. I thank Senator Landy.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: There is always a first time. Senator Daly spoke about NAMA and the IBRC. I do not believe there was any specific question for me. I would be tempted to say that if it was not for Fianna Fáil economic policies during 14 years in government, of course, NAMA and the IBRC would not have been necessary, but we are where we are.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: We had a full debate last night on the IBRC motion, so I will leave it at that.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: Senator Daly also raised the case of Mr. Ibrahim Halawa. It was a case I would have raised had I not been acting as Leader today. It is a matter of grave concern. I am very happy to seek a debate with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Charles Flanagan, in this House. I know others are also concerned about it. Like other Senators, I read the text of the hand-written...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: On the specific question of retrospectivity, I understand the guidelines are effective from 31 October 2014, the date the Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2014 was signed into law. It is under that Act that the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has the power to determine whether a proposed media merger would be in the public interest. I am happy to seek a...

Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (11 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Fitzgerald, to the House. I echo Senator Norris's comments on the appalling atrocity of Omagh. I think it is important we put that on the record and the reason for the implementation of the 1998 Act. I absolutely agree with Senator Norris that these provisions deserve annual scrutiny by Parliament. That is a very important mechanism...

Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (11 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: With the departure from due process values involved in these provisions, there is a potential for abuse of power. I commend the Garda Síochána and the PSNI on their really important and valuable work in monitoring and challenging terrorist threats. I know we are all conscious of the severe nature of the terrorist threat, but there is a balance and it is useful we have this...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (11 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: We all recognise the serious threat of organised crime and the destruction and violence that organised gangs have wielded in particular communities. In that context, I am happy to support the motion but I also welcome the opportunity to review the operation of the legislation every 12 months. Jury trial is a fundamental right and a fundamental part of our criminal justice system, but...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: With other colleagues, I want to join in expressing enormous sympathy to the families and individuals concerned in the tragedy in Berkeley, California, involving Irish students. News is only just coming out now but it is clearly an appalling tragedy. I thank and commend the Leader on having a minute's silence, which was a most appropriate way to show our deep commiseration with the...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: We all spoke yesterday about the tragedy in Berkeley in California. Now that more details have come out about the students and the horrific and appalling deaths and injuries they suffered, I express again my condolences to their families and communities in south Dublin, to the student community at University College Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology, and...

Seanad: Junior Cycle Reform: Motion (17 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister to the House and I thank Senators O'Donnell and Mac Conghail for tabling the motion. I am standing in for my colleague, Senator Mary Moran, the education spokesperson for the Labour Party group and a second level teacher herself, who is far more qualified than I, as a mere third level educator, to speak on this. Senator Moran has much greater knowledge of the way in...