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Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)

Ivana Bacik: On a point of order, the Senator is entirely ignoring the many initiatives which the Minister, Deputy Burton, and others have taken.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)

Ivana Bacik: He is entirely ignoring that facts.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I will take that as a compliment.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)

Ivana Bacik: We will not take lectures from the Senator on unemployment.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)

Ivana Bacik: The Senator would know about that.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Although the Leader will respond to Senator White's announcement that she will seek to amend the Order of Business, he stated the date on which the Minister would attend the House. It is difficult to take lectures on rising unemployment rates from Fianna Fáil, given what that party did to this country and economy.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)

Ivana Bacik: On a more conciliatory note, I agree with Senator White's welcome for the ESRI's statistics. They are good to see, as they clarify the misinterpretation of a previous report and confirms what each of us believed, namely, social welfare rates in Ireland are comparable with other European countries' rates and not a disincentive to work. Will the Leader confirm that the House will debate...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)

Ivana Bacik: It is especially disappointing that she cited as a reason for her departure the delay in implementing the promise in the programme for Government for a universal single-tier health service and access to primary health care and medical services based on need rather than income. This is a key commitment and as I noted in a previous comment in the House, it is very important that this...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)

Ivana Bacik: -----will need support across both parties in government.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)

Ivana Bacik: This will ensure we can deliver on this radical and important reform of the health care system. The former Minister of State, Deputy Shortall, is a frequent and welcome visitor to this House. She has put forward very important new proposals on reform of alcohol sales, and there was cross-party support in this House for her proposals on minimum pricing and restrictions on advertising. As...

Seanad: Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (26 Sep 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Yes, 4 October

Seanad: Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (26 Sep 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I am delighted to hear that.

Seanad: Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (26 Sep 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome that announcement.

Seanad: Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (26 Sep 2012)

Ivana Bacik: That is not the test.

Seanad: Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (26 Sep 2012)

Ivana Bacik: ----- but might still be in receipt of significant public funding, for example, charities. We require greater clarity on the issue and should deal with it in more detail on Committee Stage. The Minister stated that there would be an amendment to section 5 to provide for consultation with an Oireachtas committee. This is welcome. A committee would even be consulted in advance of the...

Seanad: Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (26 Sep 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister to the House and the introduction of this Bill. As with all Members, I am grateful to the Minister for setting out the genesis of the Bill and the fact it was previously introduced in the Dáil under the previous Government. However, I understand it is the first time the Bill has been in this House. I am delighted we have the opportunity to speak on it now,...

Seanad: Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (26 Sep 2012)

Ivana Bacik: There are now many women fellows. Perhaps we will move on. I will use the term "Ombudsman". There has been discussion on the matter and alternatives proffered. Given that our Ombudsman is a woman and that the role is so closely and rightly associated with her, the title is interesting to use. A very extensive set of amendments is to be proposed to the Bill and the Minister has outlined...

Seanad: Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (26 Sep 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Tá an focal ceart agam, ombud.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Yesterday I raised the issue of the youth guarantee which the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Burton, announced would be discussed during Ireland's Presidency of the EU next year. A number of other colleagues raised issues around this guarantee and youth unemployment. I am grateful to the Leader for reminding us that the Minister for Social Protection will be in the House on 18...

Seanad: Homophobic Bullying: Statements (25 Sep 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Lynch, to the House and apologise for my being delayed. I was at a meeting of the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, which had a hearing on the merger of the Irish Human Rights Commission and the Equality Authority, to which I know the Minister of State referred in her speech as one of the important mechanisms we hope will strengthen...