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Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: There is no doubt about that.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome that the Minister for Social Protection will attend the House today to deal with the Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: -----which will legalise humanist weddings. It was initiated as a Private Members' Bill in this House.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: It is a burning issue for many people and I am delighted the Bill has cross-party support. I remind Senator O'Brien that the Minister, Deputy Burton, will attend the House over several days to deal with the Social Welfare Bill and changes to social welfare.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: There will be plenty of time to debate the issues he wishes to raise.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I renew a call to the Leader for a debate on the Middle East and Gaza, given that today and tomorrow will see the biggest ever international conference ever held in Ireland, with foreign Ministers from all over the world attending the OSCE meeting in the RDS. This is a significant event for Ireland and has brought a great number of people to the country, including US Secretary of State,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Senator Darragh O'Brien struck a chord when he called for a debate on An Bord Pleanála and planning in general. It was supported by several other colleagues and is a good topic for a debate in the new year. On 6 February, the Minister of State, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, is scheduled to speak on housing and the private rented sector in the House. We might also cover planning issues in this...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Senator Norris called for fairness in today's budget. Senator Hayden raised the issue of the UN climate conference in Doha and rightly pointed out how it is pertinent concerning the appalling tragedy that has occurred in the Philippines with 230 people presumed dead as a result of flash flooding with a school and an evacuation centre among the buildings that have been wiped out. This brings...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: In addition, Ireland is involved in a large number of meetings at Doha, apart from the main convention, working with the current EU Presidency of Cyprus, the Council secretariat and the Commission while conducting bilateral engagements with delegations from other parties. We are all very hopeful for an international agreement on climate change but we also need to move forward on our...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I will speak with the Leader about this issue because it was also raised by Senator Healy Eames. Senator Conway raised the matter of An Bord Pleanála's decision on a pier at Doolin and the Aran Islands. This might be a matter more suitable for the Adjournment. Senator Cullinane proposed an amendment to the Order of Business seeking a longer debate tonight on the budget. We have allocated...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Two hours is more than adequate and I cannot agree to this amendment. Senator Gilroy, along with other colleagues, called for debates on banking policy and debt. We could have those in the new year, so if Members do not get to speak tonight, they will be able to contribute at a later date. Senator Landy spoke on the need for the enforcement of planning regulations. This might be covered in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Senator Gilroy makes a very fair point, I think.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: We had the Minister of State, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, in specifically on the Mahon tribunal and issues around corruption and planning. So, there are several different Departments which have responsibility in this area. Senator Brennan raised the matter of sports capital grants which he might raise directly with the Minister of State with responsibility in this area, Deputy Ring. Senator Daly...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Fianna Fáil was in power when it signed up to commitments on property tax and so forth. It is worth reminding the Senators opposite of that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Senator Keane supported the call for a debate on climate change and giving a positive news story on a conference on energy in 2013 supported by Fáilte Ireland, a welcome and positive initiative. Senator Walsh raised the budget, on which I have already spoken. Senator Healy Eames spoke about inviting Change Nation to discuss solutions and positive initiatives that can be taken in job...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: The Order of Business is No. 1, Private Members' business, Statute of Limitations (Amendment)(Home Remediation-Pyrite) Bill 2012 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 1.45 p.m.; No. 2, statements on Budget 2013, to be taken at 5.30 p.m. and to conclude no later than 7.30 p.m., with the contributions of...

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, 5 December 2012.

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: That is helpful.

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I thank the Minister for making available to the House the briefing script on these detailed amendments. Last Friday at the commencement of Committee Stage there was a request for more information on the rationale for the proposed amendment of the sections, particularly the amendments concerning regulation of PIPs. On the substance of the amendments, it is welcome that professionals will be...

Seanad: Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I thought it ironic Sinn Féin was proposing something which was in line with what the troika had proposed, which was worthy of comment in itself. I also thank the Minister for a very full response. The criticism of the justice committee report, from what the Minister has said, was unwarranted in that it was judged our recommendation to increase the threshold to ¤10 million was effectively...