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Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Ivana Bacik: It is a matter then for the convention to make a response.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Ivana Bacik: Senator Norris asked me to contact the convention and I will do as he has asked. Senator Comiskey raised the issue of the fodder crisis. The Labour Party is always happy to hear Senator Leyden's pearls of wisdom on the internal affairs of the Labour Party. It was a lot of hot air.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Ivana Bacik: Senator Quinn raised the issue of lung fibrosis. While it is not an issue of which I am aware I would be grateful if he could pass on the details to me which I, in turn, will pass on to the Minister for Health as it would appear to be a serious matter. While as the Senator stated only a small number of people in the country will be affected, it is nonetheless an important issue. As in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Ivana Bacik: We can invite the Minister, Deputy Howlin, to the House when that period has ended. Senator Walsh can ask that the Minister, Deputy Howlin, come to the House for a debate on the issues he raised. Senator Wilson seconded Senator Barrett's amendment, which I have already accepted. He also called for a debate with the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter, on the Garda...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Ivana Bacik: Suffice to say that all of us in this House have immense respect for the Garda Síochána. To suggest that anyone in this House or the Dáil has contempt for the Garda Síochána is utter nonsense.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I have worked on the front line in criminal law for many years. I have enormous respect and admiration for the dangerous work done by gardaí.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Ivana Bacik: It is outrageous to suggest that anyone in this House, in particular those with knowledge of the law, would have contempt for the Garda Síochána. It is utterly outrageous to suggest that. Senator White raised the issue of the fodder crisis, to which I have already responded adequately.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Ivana Bacik: It is something the Minister is very much aware of and is responding to on a daily basis. I am also conscious the Minister will be in the House to deal with the Animal Health and Welfare Bill. Colleagues can raise these concerns at that point. Senator Healy Eames also referred to the fodder crisis and I have set out a detailed response to her concerns. Senator Mullen also raised the...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I am responding to-----

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Ivana Bacik: Senator Darragh O'Brien, I am responding to-----

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Ivana Bacik: As Deputy Leader of the House, I ask for respect. I am responding to an issue raised by a colleague.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Ivana Bacik: The record of the House will show that the longest response I have given and will give is the response on the agriculture issue, the fodder crisis in farming, which was raised by the majority of people who spoke. I gave a full response directly from the Minister. That is the way in which I am seeking to respond to every colleague in the House in a courteous and fulsome way, to deal fully...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I will be raising the issue with the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. I will also be raising issues about personal attacks because there have been many from the other side of the House----

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Ivana Bacik: Not just on me. Political attacks are one thing but to make attacks on people is another issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I have quite a bit more, as many other colleagues raised issues that deserve a response. I will deal with the issues unless colleagues want me not to respond. The role of the Deputy Leader is to respond to queries raised. Senator O'Keeffe raised the issue of the need for an independent inquiry into the death of Savita Halappanavar and there are issues raised on the evidence presented at...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Ivana Bacik: Senator Darragh O'Brien raised a number of matters, including the Civil Registration (Marriage Equality) Bill which is on the Order Paper in my name. I hope to bring it forward as soon as I can. I am conscious that colleagues might have other matters they wish to raise during the Labour Party's Private Members' time. It will take its turn. I can ask when the Minister for Justice and...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Ivana Bacik: Thank you.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2013)

Ivana Bacik: The Order of Business is No. 1, Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2013 - Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business, with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes and the Minister to be called to reply to the debate not later than 1.35 p.m.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Discussion (17 Apr 2013)

Ivana Bacik: Like Deputy Anne Ferris, I apologise for being late. I was also at a meeting and then had to be in the Seanad Chamber and got delayed. I wanted to attend this meeting. I also commend Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn for putting the issue on the agenda of the committee and thank the delegates for attending. As a lawyer and someone who has worked on equality legislation, I have always...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2013)

Ivana Bacik: Like Senator Darragh O'Brien, I extend sympathy on behalf of the Labour Party group to the city of Boston and the families of those who were killed and injured in the horrific bombing during the marathon on Monday. We were all appalled and shocked to see the footage and read about the devastation caused by the bombing. We all share the hope that the perpetrators of the massacre will be...