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Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2013)

Ivana Bacik: We look forward to that debate very much. I welcome the fact that we will, in early course, have a debate on the findings of the Magdalen report from former Senator, Dr. Martin McAleese. We might have the debate next week and it is very important we have it soon, given the amount of public interest and long delay experienced by the survivors of the Magdalen laundries in seeking justice. We...

Seanad: Promissory Note Arrangement: Statements (14 Feb 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I also welcome the opportunity to contribute on the important promissory notes arrangement agreement reached last week. As Senators on both sides of the House have acknowledged, this is an important step in Ireland's recovery. The arrangement will make our debt burden easier to bear. Senator Cullinane expressed a great deal of negativity, as...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2013)

Ivana Bacik: Rubbish, I have not seen it. I saw the Evening Herald like everybody else.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I have not.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2013)

Ivana Bacik: On a point of order-----

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2013)

Ivana Bacik: Senator Walsh is out of order in mentioning someone who is not here.

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....