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Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2013)

Ivana Bacik: On a point of order, I utterly refute and reject the sly innuendo in the Senator's comments.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I know.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the fact that we will have a debate today on the promissory notes. It is important that we would have an opportunity shortly after the deal was made last week to debate the issue and provide time for all Members to contribute. There was near-unanimous welcome for the deal that was done as it provides for cheaper financing of the debt over a longer period, which is welcome. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2013)

Ivana Bacik: It is AkiDwA.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Phil Prendergast, MEP. (13 Feb 2013)

Ivana Bacik: That goes for both of us. I wanted to address the issue of women's right, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender or LGBT rights, and the equality agenda generally at EU level. A number of progressive MEPs in the social democrat and socialist groups are gravely concerned about the drawing back of the equality agenda and the lack of progression and initiatives on furthering equality at EU...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Phil Prendergast, MEP. (13 Feb 2013)

Ivana Bacik: It is a real pleasure for me to welcome Ms Prendergast to the House. Ms Prendergast and I served together on the Labour Party seats in the Opposition for some years and it was always a pleasure to work with her. Senator Leyden already referred to her professional training as a midwife. When I was pregnant and sitting here in the Chamber it was an immense relief to know a trained midwife...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann: Motion (12 Feb 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I move: "That, in accordance with Standing Order 57(2) and the decision of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, Seanad Éireann agrees that Phil Prendergast M.E.P. shall attend and be heard in Seanad Éireann on Wednesday 13th February, 2013 and that the following arrangements shall apply. The proceedings, which shall not exceed two hours, shall consist of a contribution which shall...

Seanad: International Agreements: Referral to Joint Committee (12 Feb 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I move: That, the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to accept the following measures:(i) Council Decision...

Seanad: International Agreements: Referral to Joint Committee (12 Feb 2013)

Ivana Bacik: To be of assistance to the Senator, I read out the full title for this motion, under item No. 2 at the start.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Feb 2013)

Ivana Bacik: Even the people who took those polls said they are only useful now as an indicator of what the mood was-----

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Feb 2013)

Ivana Bacik: -----pre the introduction of the emergency legislation and the deal on the promissory notes. I will find out for the Senator when the Education and Training Boards Bill will be taken in the House. I think it is still on Report Stage in the Dáil. I checked it last week as I have an interest in it. I do not think it is due before the House imminently but I will check. Senator Healy Eames...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Feb 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I like the idea. It is worth requesting that. To be fair, another Member also mentioned it.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Feb 2013)

Ivana Bacik: Yes. Senator Mullen. Senator O'Neill referred to the Equal Status Bill and the equalising of insurance premia. He has raised a good point and he has requested that it be brought to the attention of the Minister concerned since that was not the desired effect of the legislation. Senator Noone requested a debate on banking, to which I have responded in respect of requests from other Members....

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Feb 2013)

Ivana Bacik: We had planned a debate on children, child care and family policies with the Minister, Deputy Fitzgerald, but it needed to be adjourned because of the funeral of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe. When that debate resumes, it could be a good opportunity for the Senator to raise these issues. Senator Moloney referred to the need for an apology regarding Magdalen institutions. I agree with her....

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Feb 2013)

Ivana Bacik: We can certainly have a further debate on the matter. Senator Comiskey mentioned the upgrade of the N4. We all commiserate on last night's death on that road, but it might be a topic for a matter on the Adjournment. Senator Barrett raised the issue of the Taxi Regulation Bill. That debate is due to adjourn at 5.45 p.m., if not previously concluded. It will be rolled over if it is not...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Feb 2013)

Ivana Bacik: -----and the Minister of State with responsibility for small business. Senator Daly raised the issue of flights. I have outlined the Government's position on Aer Lingus. Senator Burke referred to the issue of employing consultants. We might discuss it in the context of a fuller debate on the mortgage crisis and banking policy. Senator Cullinane mentioned the centenary of the 1913 Lock-out....

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Feb 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I take that back. It sounds like I am dismissing the serious concerns of the Fianna Fáil Party and I am not. This is a serious issue for me also, as it is for all Senators. Senator Coghlan joined the Taoiseach and Tánaiste in sending good wishes to Pope Benedict XVI on his surprise resignation. Colleagues will be aware that the Taoiseach and Tánaiste made statements in response to the...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Feb 2013)

Ivana Bacik: Yes. Senator van Turnhout spoke about the Chinese year of the snake. She also referred to the report by Ita Mangan which was referred to in this Chamber by the Minister, Deputy Burton. I thank Senator van Turnhout for reminding us about the report of the Advisory Group on Tax and Social Welfare. I have made inquiries since she last raised it. An update has been sought. I understand...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Feb 2013)

Ivana Bacik: Senator Darragh O'Brien raised the issue of the strength of the Garda force and station closures and proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, to which I cannot agree. We had a full debate on this issue last week in Private Members' time, which was taken by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter. I will certainly provide the Senator with a briefing on it, which I have...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Feb 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I accept it is a serious matter and that is why I think the Senator should raise it directly with the Minister. As I said, he was in the House last week but I will certainly ask about getting him to come here for another debate on policing. I am very much open to doing that, as I know many Senators on both sides of the House have sought that. It would be worthwhile having a bigger debate...