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Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Ivana Bacik: Some of my colleagues commented on George Lee's resignation from the other House. It will be a shame if his decision results in an increase in cynicism about politics. It is a shame he did not give politics longer than eight months. If a week is a long time in politics, eight months is a short time in which to make an impact. The question that must be asked is why he chose this course of...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Ivana Bacik: I echo the calls of others for a debate on the state of our psychiatric institutions and the Government's mental health policy. Like others, I was utterly shocked at the "Prime Time" programme last night. I was not surprised by what it revealed because we know a good deal about this from previous reports of the inspector of mental health, but I was shocked that these conditions continue to...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Ivana Bacik: There is no right on the part of the tabloid press to take photographs of witnesses or anyone coming to the courts. It is rather hypocritical because the same tabloid newspapers that are shouting loudly for the right to plaster photographs of Jean Treacy all over their front pages condemn those who do not come forward to give evidence in so-called gangland cases. There is an issue about...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Ivana Bacik: I thank the Leader.

Seanad: Youth Unemployment: Motion (10 Feb 2010)

Ivana Bacik: I move: That Seanad Éireann notes with concern the rise in joblessness in Ireland, in particular the rise in youth unemployment; and calls on the Government to implement a jobs strategy, including retraining and back to education support, to tackle this crisis.

Seanad: Youth Unemployment: Motion (10 Feb 2010)

Ivana Bacik: I wish to propose the motion.

Seanad: Youth Unemployment: Motion (10 Feb 2010)

Ivana Bacik: By agreement, I will use eight rather than the full 12, as I want to allow colleagues speak also. As Senator McCarthy said, there is nobody present on the Government side of the House to counter the motion we are putting to the House. As a result, I hope the Government will just agree to it, although that is unlikely to happen. The motion tabled by the Labour Party calls on Seanad Éireann...

Seanad: Arbitration Bill 2008: Second Stage (11 Feb 2010)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister of State to the House to discuss this developing area. International arbitration is a multi-million euro business and there is intense competition among countries to attract its business. There is an increasing interest in arbitration and alternative methods of dispute resolution among legal practitioners, commercial practitioners and businesspeople generally. It is...

Seanad: Arbitration Bill 2008: Second Stage (11 Feb 2010)

Ivana Bacik: Arts or crafts or trades, I do not know.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Feb 2010)

Ivana Bacik: On a personal note, I wish former Senator Deirdre de Búrca well. I am sorry she felt the need to resign rather than follow the example of colleagues such as Bronwen Maher and cross the House to join the Labour Party group.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Feb 2010)

Ivana Bacik: If Senators Ó Brolcháin and Boyle feel lonely, there will always be a place for them over here.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Feb 2010)

Ivana Bacik: Like Senators Alex White, Feeney and others, I call for a debate on the report of the Joint Committee on the Constitutional Amendment on Children. Having had only a brief opportunity to examine it, it is to be welcomed. It is well considered and thorough and the wording recommended seems to strike a fair balance. As Senator Feeney stated, it is welcome to see the report recommend a...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Feb 2010)

Ivana Bacik: Do not rule it out.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Feb 2010)

Ivana Bacik: I join Senator Fitzgerald in expressing concern about the outcome of the bishops' talks in the Vatican. It is appropriate, given the enormous influence the bishops continue to have in the institutions of the State through the system of patronage of schools, that we express our concern, as legislators, about the lack of any sense of responsibility or accountability on the part of the Vatican...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Feb 2010)

Ivana Bacik: These are issues on which people on both sides have very strong views. Therefore, we need to debate them. The influence of the Catholic Church on the Constitution is still felt very strongly in respect of the role of women. It is very welcome to see a proposal to have a constitutional amendment to enshrine the rights of children in the Constitution. I am glad to see the place of parents,...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Feb 2010)

Ivana Bacik: I was talking about what parents want. I do not think they want more Catholic schools.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2010: Second Stage (17 Feb 2010)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and apologise for not having been present for the entire debate as I was attending two joint committee meetings. On behalf of the Labour Party, I welcome the Bill which makes some sensible amendments. I would like to see some further amendments which I shall outline shortly. The Minister of State stated the Bill does not represent "a full review...

Seanad: Arbitration Bill 2008: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Feb 2010)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the passage of the Bill and add my voice to that of Senator Regan in my party's welcome for it. We decided in the Labour Party not to table amendments to it. However, I raised a number of concerns on Second Stage which the Minister of State indicated he would take on board. It is welcome that we are streamlining arbitration procedures. It is extremely important that we would...

Seanad: Arbitration Bill 2008: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Feb 2010)

Ivana Bacik: We do not nitpick just for the sake of it.

Seanad: Arbitration Bill 2008: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Feb 2010)

Ivana Bacik: I am obliged to the Minister of State for that response.