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Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Of course it would.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2012)

Ivana Bacik: In response to Senator O'Brien's proposed amendment to the Order of Business, the Minister of State with responsibility for European Affairs has been in the Chamber at least twice to discuss the fiscal compact.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Furthermore, in my view, it would be premature to have a debate on it, until we have the advice of the Attorney General, which is awaited.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2012)

Ivana Bacik: That is not a point of order.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2012)

Ivana Bacik: On the sale of State assets, I take issue with Senator O'Brien and other Fianna Fáil speakers who have been suggesting that this was never envisaged in the original memorandum of understanding-----

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2012)

Ivana Bacik: -----which is utter nonsense.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2012)

Ivana Bacik: If the Senator looks at the wording of the original memorandum of understanding, it states: State authorities will consult with the Commission Services on the results of this assessment with a view to setting appropriate targets for the possible privatisation of state-owned assets.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Clearly, Senators do not want to hear the truth.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Clearly Fianna Fáil is afraid of letting the truth go on the record.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Of course, the privatisation of State assets was on the agenda.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Clearly, as I said, they do not want this to be put on the record of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2012)

Ivana Bacik: To suggest that Fianna Fáil did not envisage the sale of State assets in the original memorandum of understanding is nonsense and they know it. They are being disingenuous about it. It is a major breakthrough that we are now having one third of the proceeds for reinvestment in the economy-----

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2012)

Ivana Bacik: -----rather than the full portion of any privatisation to go into repayments.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2012)

Ivana Bacik: They look for a debate, throw allegations across the floor and then they cannot take it when somebody reads from the original memorandum of understanding-----

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2012)

Ivana Bacik: -----which is just typical behaviour from that side of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2012)

Ivana Bacik: It is typical behaviour from the other side of the House. They are afraid to hear the truth. I call for a debate on the Pathways to Work programme, which is being launched today and I very much welcome this new programme, which will bring together the Departments of Social Protection and Education and Skills. This is a significant initiative to ensure we see proper job activation measures...

Seanad: Wind Turbines Bill 2012: Second Stage (22 Feb 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, to the House and thank her for attending throughout the debate. Her presence has been useful. I am glad to be involved in this debate. I wish to pay tribute to Senator Kelly, who has pioneered the Bill on behalf of the Labour group with a bit of help from some of us. To respond to Senator Norris, the Bill would have benefited from...

Seanad: Wind Turbines Bill 2012: Second Stage (22 Feb 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I accept that I do not live near one. We are not against wind turbines. Far from it, as we are optimistic about wind energy's potential. The programme for Government accepts that, while we want to develop and expand our reliance upon renewable energy sources, we must avoid a detrimental impact upon the people living near them. In this light, the Bill aims to impose a reasonable...

Seanad: Wind Turbines Bill 2012: Second Stage (22 Feb 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Wind Turbines Bill 2012: Second Stage (22 Feb 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.