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Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Senator Burke raised the issue of centres for young people and the support they provide for return to education. He suggested the responsibility for this area falls between Departments. We might seek to have the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs come to the House for a wide-ranging debate on issues pertaining to children and young people. She is the best Minister to deal with that...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: For the information of the House the times today were somewhat different. An Arbour Hill commemoration ceremony took place this morning, as the Senator will be aware-----

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: We have had a number of different issues to do with the timing today. Senator Norris also raised the issue of 60 copies of the treaty circulated to Members. Like Senator Harte I will certainly be distributing those-----

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: An information guide on the treaty which has been circulated-----

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: -----which will be of great use and assistance to Members in distributing to constituents who are looking for neutral information on the treaty. Finally I will deal with the issue raised by Deputy Norris on some matters of procedure in the House. He asked in particular about the Leader's practice of not responding on the Order of Business to colleagues who have left the Chamber without doing...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: -----Committee on Procedure and Privileges.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: In addition, the CPP -----

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: There is a distinct lack of respect for individual Senators where other Senators insist on interrupting them and that includes Senator Norris. I ask that we try to have a little respect and courtesy for each other in this House because this will enhance respect for the House generally. I refer to the new policy adopted by the CPP of spokespersons not sharing time and I, for one, would be...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: The Minister of State, Deputy Shortall, took that debate and dealt with her very specific recommendations for reform. It could form part of the debate with the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Fitzgerald. Senator Ó Clochartaigh spoke about the power of the Seanad. It would be worthwhile having a debate on public order and policing, and we can try to arrange for that. There...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: He supported Senator Noone and welcomed the Rehab jobs announcement, which we would all share. Senator O'Donovan raised the issue of the military judge, which could also be raised at today's meeting of the Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality. The Minister will be dealing with defence matters there today. It might also be worth raising it as an Adjournment matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: The Order of Business is No. 1, Statute Law Revision Bill 2012 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 3.30 p.m., 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 on to reply not later than 3.20...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: There is Statements on Symphysiotomy, as proposed by the Labour Party.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: As I said last week, I will follow the Leader's practice of not responding to the questions of colleagues who have left the Chamber unless they have apologised for their absence. That is a matter of courtesy. One Senator took me up on this last week but most colleagues are in agreement with that practice, particularly those who take the trouble of remaining in the Chamber for the entire...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I thank the Senator. Senator O'Brien first raised the issue of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly. All of us welcome the fact that the assembly met for the first time in the Seanad yesterday when the Taoiseach addressed it. The Senator also asked for the Taoiseach to attend the Chamber. He has asked this of the Leader previously and I understand the Leader has taken that up. I will...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Senator Brennan pointed out that it is national volunteering week. All of us would commend the considerable voluntary efforts that are made throughout the year and which are being celebrated this week. Senator Mary Ann O'Brien was the first of many speakers to raise the issue of rehiring in the public sector. The Senator called for a debate about the cost to the State of this practice. The...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Some of the Senator's points were specific to the stability treaty. Senator Barrett asked about referring the public transport scheme to the Comptroller and Auditor General. This is something that could be discussed further but I am not sure that a general debate on the floor of this House is the appropriate venue. Perhaps the issue could be simply addressed through a letter. We can follow...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on mortgage arrears followed by questions and answers to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 5.45 p.m. with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes, which can be shared, and a contribution from one Sinn Féin Senator not to exceed three minutes and all other Senators not to...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: In keeping with the Leader's practice, I will respond only to those colleagues who are present in the Chamber. Senator Marc MacSharry referred to the Aviva Ireland jobs announcement this morning. We all welcome the reduction in the number of redundancies and the additional jobs for Galway, as also referred to by Senator Michael Mullins. I absolutely agree with Senator MacSharry on the need...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I am happy to facilitate such a debate, particularly if it can be focused as the Senator is suggesting. I will raise it with the Leader. Senator Paul Coghlan commended the students of Davis College in Mallow on all the work they have done in publicising their Forget Me Not campaign in respect of missing persons. A presentation was made by the students at a meeting of the Joint Committee on...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: An all-party motion would be extremely useful. Perhaps Senator Diarmuid Wilson might draft an appropriate wording for circulation among the leaders of the various groups. He also commended the students at Davis College, a matter with which I have dealt. Senator Paschal Mooney called for a debate on house insurance. This is a most interesting topic and it would be good for the House to...