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Seanad: Order of Business (24 Sep 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I will start with a measure of good news, certainly for Dublin Senators. It was a wonderful result in the all-Ireland final on Sunday. I was among the thousands of people on Merrion Square last night to watch the team come home with the Sam Maguire cup. On a more serious note, it was the culmination of a particularly good weekend in terms of organising communal events that brought large...

Seanad: Directive of European Parliament on Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children: Statements (19 Sep 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Donohoe, to the House. Like others, I spent time labouring on the opposite benches with him in a previous incarnation. I am delighted to see him in his current role.

Seanad: Directive of European Parliament on Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children: Statements (19 Sep 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the debate on this directive. It is a weighty, important and distressing subject. Having listened to Senator van Turnhout's elegant contribution, every Senator would be moved by her comments and her correct portrayal of the issue of child pornography and child abuse material on the Internet. Sometimes, this aspect of child abuse is muddied by the language of freedom of...

Seanad: Directive of European Parliament on Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children: Statements (19 Sep 2013)

Ivana Bacik: Younger.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Sep 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I was going simply to welcome the announcement of the setting up of the bank inquiry. Everyone wishes to see an inquiry into the events, particularly leading up to the night of the bank guarantee. That is rightly the preliminary focus and it should be the first focus of the inquiry when it is set up. However, in respect of the issue about No. 2, I do not believe it is appropriate that we...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Sep 2013)

Ivana Bacik: The motion before us, which the Leader has proposed to be taken without debate is simply the commencement order. It simply notes and approves the commencement order of the Act. I do not believe we should be looking to delay the commencement order.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Sep 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I agree, however, that a debate about the nature of the banking inquiry would be useful and perhaps we might have that soon. I understand that, as yet, it has not been decided precisely which entity will take it, whether it would be the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform or a sub-committee of that committee. I agree that it is important that the joint committee or...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Sep 2013)

Ivana Bacik: However, the timing of that investigation is critical. It is quite right to look at postponing that particular focus or tranche of the investigation or inquiry until after the criminal trial.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Sep 2013)

Ivana Bacik: No, let me finish.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Sep 2013)

Ivana Bacik: It is very important.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Sep 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I agree with Senator O'Brien that we need to debate this but I do not believe we need to debate the commencement order. I am keen to see this Act commenced quickly, as do most. Yesterday, Senator Mac Conghail paid an eloquent tribute to Seamus Heaney and I add my voice to that. His untimely death brought about a major national outpouring of grief and it touched many people who had been...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Ivana Bacik: Like Senator Darragh O'Brien, I wish to welcome everyone back after the recess to what will be an interesting term ahead. As we gear up for the budget in mid-October - it is the first time we have had a budget this early - I welcome the signals from within the Government that the full adjustment of €3.1 billion may not be made. In fact, a lesser amount may be taken out of the economy...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I would urge other colleagues who will be voting "No" in the referendum to come out and support the campaign for a "No" vote, and retention and reform of the Seanad.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Ivana Bacik: We have a very short window of time.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Ivana Bacik: Thank you, a Chathaoirligh. When we are out canvassing it is worth reminding everyone that there are two Bills for reform which have passed Second Stage in the Seanad. They are on the Order Paper and therefore it is not simply a case of retention or abolition because there are clearly proposals for reform in the public domain. I am also seeking a debate on Syria in the near future. During...

Seanad: An Bille um an Tríú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Cúirt Achomhairc) 2013: An Dara Céim - Thirty-third Amendment of the Constitution (Court of Appeal) Bill 2013: Second Stage (24 Jul 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, as well as the Bill which has received a general welcome across the House. I agree with the comments made by other colleagues that it is long overdue to enable us to deal with the extensive delays in dealing with the list of cases currently before the Supreme Court. Others have spoken, as the Minister mentioned, about the...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jul 2013)

Ivana Bacik: Those were unfounded allegations.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jul 2013)

Ivana Bacik: These are unfounded allegations.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jul 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I will not take abuse from Senator Walsh, who recently brought low the reputation of this House with his antics.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jul 2013)

Ivana Bacik: On a point of order, once again, very serious allegations are being made.