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Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2009)

Ivana Bacik: I am delighted to hear that. It is imperative that the Minister issues these guidelines. That is reflected in the word "shall" in the Minister's amendment and in the important subsection (2) that requires participating institutions to comply with the guidelines issued. It states "A participating institution shall comply with any guidelines issued under subsection (1)." We will table an...

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2009)

Ivana Bacik: I am still reeling from the revelation that Senator Donohoe once dabbled in socialism.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2009)

Ivana Bacik: It would seem there are more secret socialists in the Houses of the Oireachtas than Deputy Bertie Ahern ever dreamed of.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2009)

Ivana Bacik: We are reassured the Minister intends to issue guidelines on credit flow. In that case there is no reason why "may" cannot be changed to "shall". It would secure the Minister's contention. As Senator Donohoe and others said, it would underline the seriousness of this section and the core purpose of this enormous risk-taking mechanism - that credit needs to be made available. I am glad the...

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (11 Nov 2009)

Ivana Bacik: I second the amendment. It is in keeping with the general theme we have pressed on Second and Committee Stages, that the operation of NAMA should be carried out in as transparent a manner as possible in the public interest and that there should be sufficient scrutiny and accountability to ensure there is public trust and confidence in it. We tabled amendments on Committee Stage that were...

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (11 Nov 2009)

Ivana Bacik: I second the amendment. I will speak to amendments Nos. 11 to 14, inclusive, which include an amendment in the names of Senators Norris and O'Toole. Theirs has a slightly different nuance, although it addresses the same point as that of the Labour Party. Sections 58(3) and 59(2), both of which we propose to delete and replace, are very prescriptive and impose extreme restrictions on the...

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (11 Nov 2009)

Ivana Bacik: I move amendment No. 15: In page 56, between lines 28 and 29, to insert the following: "(2) It shall be an obligation of a participating institution not to commence or pursue proceedings for repossession of a principal private residence unless the arrears of any mortgage are in excess of 24 months, provided the mortgagor provides reasonable co-operation within his or her means and ability...

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (11 Nov 2009)

Ivana Bacik: I anticipated the Minister of State's reply and I am glad Senator MacSharry put the case in favour of the amendment so eloquently. I do not understand why it is not possible to deal with this matter in the legislation before us, particularly when the Minister of State and Senator MacSharry expressed support, in principle, that there should be a moratorium on repossessions. The Minister of...

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (11 Nov 2009)

Ivana Bacik: I apologise. I do not see it as a more appropriate place than this Bill which is all about trying to increase levels of confidence and trust in the banking and financial systems. Therefore, it would be entirely appropriate to deal with the matter in this Bill.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (11 Nov 2009)

Ivana Bacik: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Ivana Bacik: I also welcome the release of Fr. Michael Sinnott. It is nice to have good news coming so soon after the release of Sharon Commins. Like Senator Fitzgerald, I express the concern on the Labour Party Bench about the enormous risk that NAMA poses. We had fundamental disagreements with the NAMA legislation, which is why we voted against it. At the same time, as Senator O'Toole said, we all...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Ivana Bacik: The Member in question represented certain views of mine and expressed doubt about my opposition to the death penalty. I have a long track record both as a criminal justice and human rights lawyer. I will not take abuse nor accept misrepresentation of my views from the other side of the House, particularly not from fundamentalists and bigots with brass necks. I will be taking up the matter...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Ivana Bacik: I ask the Leader for a debate on how we conduct ourselves in the House. I hope we will see debates conducted with respect at all times.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Ivana Bacik: Yes.

Seanad: Courts and Court Officers Bill 2009: Committee Stage (12 Nov 2009)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Bill which facilitates the move to the new criminal courts complex. Most of the provisions deal with the procedures consequent on that move. However, on Second Stage I expressed concerns about Part 2 and the provisions on temporary custody. With regard to the Minister's amendment to the definition of "holding area officer" in section 5, I take the point that much of this is...

Seanad: Courts and Court Officers Bill 2009: Committee Stage (12 Nov 2009)

Ivana Bacik: I move amendment No. 3: In page 4, line 40, after "person" to insert "who is lawfully in custody". This amendment was tabled in the Dáil by Deputy Rabbitte. It seeks to limit the definition of a person who may be placed in temporary custody to a person who is lawfully in custody. I expressed a reservation about the drafting of this section on Second Stage. Section 6 refers to a prisoner...

Seanad: Courts and Court Officers Bill 2009: Committee Stage (12 Nov 2009)

Ivana Bacik: I am glad the Minister of State has confirmed there is no intention in the Bill to create a new power to hold somebody in custody. I do not believe it could do so under the Constitution. The Minister of State referred to existing legislation but it is clear the Constitution overarches that. I do not believe the amendment could create a new category. I was concerned it might, by...

Seanad: Courts and Court Officers Bill 2009: Committee Stage (12 Nov 2009)

Ivana Bacik: Not at this stage. I reserve my right to reintroduce it on Report Stage.

Seanad: Courts and Court Officers Bill 2009: Committee Stage (12 Nov 2009)

Ivana Bacik: I move amendment No. 4: In page 5, paragraph (b), line 1, to delete "or in another capacity". This amendment relates to section 7(b), which currently states that a person may be placed in temporary custody to facilitate not only a court appearance by them but also their participation as a witness or in another capacity at a court hearing. As on Second Stage, I wish to inquire as to the sort...

Seanad: Courts and Court Officers Bill 2009: Committee Stage (12 Nov 2009)

Ivana Bacik: I reserve my position in that regard.