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Seanad: Order of Business (20 Sep 2011)

Ivana Bacik: It is not often that I rise to support Senator Darragh O'Brien's remarks robustly, but it was a great day for Dublin and I join with the Senator in congratulating the team and Pat Gilroy, its manager. It is probably no coincidence that tomorrow will be blue day in the Oireachtas.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Sep 2011)

Ivana Bacik: We will all wear blue in support of men's cancer programmes, although it may be somewhat difficult for some of our Kerry colleagues to conform. It was a great result not just for Dublin, but also for tourism. Ireland had a great result in Saturday's rugby. Both results gave a considerable boost to people's positivity in the face of significant economic challenges. I renew my call for a...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Ivana Bacik: Perhaps we can change the EU line.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Ivana Bacik: The Senators should read the document.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Ivana Bacik: We always do.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Ivana Bacik: We always do.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Ivana Bacik: It is extremely rich to hear Fianna Fáil Senators talking about people reneging on their election promises, given that it was that party which brought us to the situation in which we find ourselves.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Ivana Bacik: As the Minister for Education and Skills said, the country is in receivership thanks to the actions of-----

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Ivana Bacik: I will not be lectured by Fianna Fáil Members on reneging on promises.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Ivana Bacik: I am on unpaid leave from Trinity College.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Ivana Bacik: I remind Senator Darragh O'Brien that it was a Fianna Fáil Government which-----

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Ivana Bacik: It was the failed policies of the previous Government which brought the country into receivership.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Ivana Bacik: That was the point I wanted to make.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Ivana Bacik: I wanted to respond to Senator Darragh O'Brien.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Ivana Bacik: I am never excited as-----

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Ivana Bacik: Senator Leyden is far too excitable. In response to Senator Darragh O'Brien's point, it is a matter of great regret that the Insurance (Amendment) Bill is before the House and that a guillotine will apply. All of us wish the legislation was not necessary. The Senator has noted, fairly, that it is probably necessary because of what has taken place in respect of the Quinn Group.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Ivana Bacik: There is no money in the insurance compensation fund, on which I understand a call will be made on 4 October.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Ivana Bacik: The administrators of the Quinn Group will go to the High Court to seek funding on 4 October. That is the reason for the urgency in taking the Bill. We regret the need for the Bill and the use of the guillotine.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Ivana Bacik: If I could finish, we also very much regret the need for the levy.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Ivana Bacik: I wish it was not necessary and that we did not have to bail out Quinn Insurance. While it is an unfortunate development, we must remember that a great number of jobs are dependent on the measure.