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Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Ivana Bacik: A Leas-Chathaoirligh, I cannot make a contribution if I am continually interrupted. I also wish to renew calls for a debate with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. We are doing our best to bring him to the House to speak on a number of issues, but in particular, all of us are very concerned at this morning's news about Gaza and the position of the 14 Irish citizens who were on the...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Ivana Bacik: We do need a debate on Gaza. Different views were expressed in the House yesterday, but the immediate issue is the return of the 14 Irish citizens, who include people from all sorts of different political traditions in this country.

Seanad: Welfare of Greyhounds Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Nov 2011)

Ivana Bacik: The Minister of State has been lulled into a false sense of security.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Ivana Bacik: Senator O'Brien again expressed, as do we all,condemnation of the failure of some banks to pass on the interest rate cut. It should be stated - this was not alluded to by Senator O'Brien - that since yesterday another bank, the EBS, has announced it will pass on the interest rate cut, which we welcome. It is hoped there will be further progress in that regard during the next 24 hours. It is...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Ivana Bacik: I am glad to hear Fianna Fáil is seeking to be constructive.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Ivana Bacik: It has a history of rushing in legislation. The previous Government rushed through the bank guarantee and NAMA legislation.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Ivana Bacik: It was rather unfortunate-----

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Ivana Bacik: The Senator will forgive me if I am a little nervous when I hear Fianna Fáil is preparing rushed legislation dealing with financial sector and banking regulation.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Ivana Bacik: As I said, Fianna Fáil-----

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Ivana Bacik: Fianna Fáil has an unfortunate history of------

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Ivana Bacik: As someone-----

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Ivana Bacik: I have to listen to Senator O'Brien every morning, which I do without interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Ivana Bacik: As someone who is proud to have voted against the bank guarantee legislation------

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Ivana Bacik: As someone who is proud to have voted against that legislation, I am a little apprehensive about Fianna Fáil rushing in-----

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Ivana Bacik: If I am allowed to speak, I join with colleagues who called yesterday on the Leader to provide time for a debate-----

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Ivana Bacik: -----on third level education. The proposal yesterday from the HEA in regard to the imposition of a cap on third level student numbers is important, one which we need to debate seriously in this House. This House would be the appropriate forum for such a debate given the interest some of us have in third level education.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Ivana Bacik: Given the cutbacks in third level education and the difficulties experienced by universities in terms of coping with increased student numbers, we need to consider a proposed cap while being mindful of the serious consequences it would have for the many thousands of students seeking to get onto courses. I join with others in calling for a debate with the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Ivana Bacik: Yes. I stand over that.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Ivana Bacik: No. I stand over what I said.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Ivana Bacik: Berlusconi could be looking for a new job.