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Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2013)

Ivana Bacik: To be fair, that was-----

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2013)

Ivana Bacik: If Senator Byrne will allow me finish, I was trying to be fair, as I always am, by saying it was a concept initiated by the previous Government. It is not a concept that belongs to this Government. It is now established and understood in the health services that it is the best way to deliver good outcomes for patients.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I also call for a debate on the terms of oil and gas exploration. We should welcome the announcement by the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Rabbitte, to review the fiscal terms on oil and gas production and he is seeking expert advice on the best way to ensure maximum fiscal gain for Ireland. It is in line with the Labour Party manifesto commitment to...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 May 2013)

Ivana Bacik: It is a Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 May 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I pay tribute to Donal Walsh, the young teenager who tragically died from cancer earlier this week. I extend our sympathy to his parents, sister and family. He was a young man who in a short lifetime achieved a great deal, not only in raising awareness of suicide and doing important work on suicide prevention but also in his immense fund-raising efforts for Crumlin children's hospital....

Seanad: Order of Business (9 May 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I thank all of the Members who contributed to the Labour Party's Private Members' business last night, the motion on domestic violence. I commend Senators Moloney and O'Keeffe for proposing and seconding the motion. The debate was comprehensive and the Minister of State, Deputy Alex White, responded very well and gave a clear overview of the Government's policy on dealing with domestic...

Seanad: Domestic Violence: Motion (8 May 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and commend my colleagues, in particular Senators Moloney and O'Keeffe, on proposing and seconding the motion. It is very important that we take time to review the way in which the Government is dealing with the very serious incidence of domestic violence. We have taken time to commend what the Government has been doing. The Minister set out...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (8 May 2013)

Ivana Bacik: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 May 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I remind colleagues that Labour Party Senators have tabled a motion on domestic violence for debate this evening. Senator Moloney will propose the motion and it will be seconded by Senator O'Keeffe. I hope we will have a good debate on the supports that are needed for the victims and survivors of domestic violence. Our motion is intended to enable a general debate while also homing in on...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Commissioner Máire Geoghegan-Quinn (8 May 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I, too, welcome the Commissioner, Ms Geoghegan-Quinn, to the House. I thank her for coming to speak to us. As the Leader, Senator Cummins, stated, her visit here is part of a formal engagement process we are undertaking with the European Union, with our representatives in the European Union and with others in the European Union, such as Commissioners. We invited a number of Ireland's MEPs...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I said that.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I know the Leader will respond to the Senator's question about the schedule. He gave an indication last week to colleagues - we were all very much aware that next week is Europe week - that we would have a number of MEPs here this week and that the European Commissioner would attend next week, so it was in line with the schedule. Yesterday he also gave Senators in attendance a full response...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Ivana Bacik: The Leader gave a full response.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I listened courteously and I did not interrupt anyone even though I disagreed.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Ivana Bacik: Senator Mooney has waffled often enough in the House, yet I have sat and listened to him.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I must say, for those who are critical of the people's views on the Seanad, the Opposition is doing a great job of running it down with that sort of behaviour.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Ivana Bacik: One listens courteously.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Ivana Bacik: We have listened courteously.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Ivana Bacik: Personal insults and calling people childish and precious should have no place in a House of Parliament.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)

Ivana Bacik: It is absolutely despicable for Senator Mooney to descend to that level, and it is beneath him.