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Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: I agree with the previous speakers. Following the farce of the past few days and the result last night of the internal vote within the Fianna Fáil Party it is essential we know the date of the general election and the legislative programme the Government intends to see carried out within its remaining term of office. As Senator O'Toole noted, leaving us in the dark about this and not...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: I am simply making the point-----

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: -----given the Leader's influence, I would expect him to be in a position to tell the House, at least tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: I would be grateful if there were a specific reply because it is undemocratic to leave us in this state of uncertainty. It is also very bad for the economy. International investors are slow to invest in Irish business at this point without knowing when this Government is likely to go to the people or when the next government is likely to take office. We need certainty. Will the Leader also...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: I am grateful for that information.

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (13 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister and acknowledge that Senators had an extensive debate on issues pertaining to completion. The Labour Party welcomes the fact that the Minister has moved towards meeting it on the issue of the retention of moneys and the bond. Although this is not quite what we had sought, the Minister has moved towards meeting us on the issue, particularly in amendment No. 17, which...

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (13 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: The Senator appears to be well informed in that regard.

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (13 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: We welcome this amendment. There was a substantial debate on the impact of house rules on residents during the debate on the Bill in the Seanad. These provisions will go some way towards meeting the concerns we raised.

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (13 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: I echo the welcome Senator Regan has given to the Bill which represents an important step in providing practical support for those living in apartment complexes. All of us are aware of the serious issues such persons have faced for many years, for example, with regard to completion standards, maintenance of communal areas and service charges, etc. We support this legislation which will give...

Seanad: Climate Change Response Bill 2010: Second Stage (13 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister of State and I welcome the publication of this historic Bill. The Labour Party will support it, with criticisms because we feel it does not go far enough. We are also critical of the Government for the unconscionable delay in introducing the Bill. This is a most unfortunate time to introduce it, when we are well into the fourth year and dying days of this failed...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: It is.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: If it is of any comfort to Senator Ross, I intend to continue on the same theme.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: With respect, I am asking the Leader for a debate today on the issue. Like Senators Cannon and Ross, I propose an amendment to the Order of Business to ensure the debate is held today. The critical debate taking place on the airwaves and in pubs, shops and houses throughout the country is about what was taking place between the Taoiseach and Anglo Irish Bank.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: I am seeking a debate on the links between the Fianna Fáil-led Government and the leadership of Anglo Irish Bank in 2008.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: We need to know exactly what the connections and relationships were. There is a drip-feed of revelations. Somebody happened to be in Druids Glen and to see that there were more than one or two directors of Anglo Irish Bank present. In fact, there were three directors and an economist present. It is deeply ironic that in 2008 the Taoiseach should have been seeking advice on how to improve...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: If the House is to continue, I said.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: Will the Senator support the proposed amendment to the Order of Business?

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: On a point of order, I just suggested it might be a different duly elected Taoiseach.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: I echo the calls by Senators Fitzgerald and Alex White for a debate on the links between the Government and bankers in the wake of the revelations about the Taoiseach's contacts with Mr. Sean FitzPatrick. It stinks of cronyism. As Senator White pointed out, the real question is why they did not speak about Anglo Irish Bank and about its well known problems in the early months of 2008. That...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: That is the real worry and that is why people are so angry about these revelations. We need to have a debate about this and about the real story on the fateful night when the blanket bank guarantee was agreed. This has had a large part to play in our economic crisis. I call on the Leader to arrange a debate on the role of religion within the State in the context of a debate on...