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Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)

Ivana Bacik: I join with others in welcoming Senator Ó Brolcháin to the House and the Labour Party welcomes his addition very much. I am sure he will be a very active Senator. As Senator O'Toole noted, his election reminds us of the need to debate Seanad reform and the method of electing persons to this House. It may also be a timely reminder of the need for debate on the role of Senator Ó...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)

Ivana Bacik: It has been aptly described as a war on the poor. We saw a budget that was anti-family and anti-youth.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)

Ivana Bacik: In the wake of that budget, will the Leader initiate a debate on the role of the junior coalition partner? We saw a certain out of control outburst from a Deputy from that party last week and we also saw a certain lack of control in the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government's own back yard with the start of construction of the new incinerator in Ringsend yesterday....

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)

Ivana Bacik: Yes. It is not just a marked reluctance; it is cowardice which we must confront.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)

Ivana Bacik: We must legislate for this as there are many other couples and families like the Roches who are left in an unregulated wasteland. Mr. Justice Hardiman noted that by default, Ireland will become an unregulated environment in these practices.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)

Ivana Bacik: We need this legislation urgently.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)

Ivana Bacik: On whose side will the Minister be?

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)

Ivana Bacik: There is also an independent republic of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)

Ivana Bacik: Is the Senator opposed to it also?

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Ivana Bacik: I second Senator Hannigan's proposed amendment to the Order of Business to allow more time for the debate on climate change to ensure representatives from each party get to speak. It is especially important, since Senator Hannigan is going to Copenhagen to attend this week's climate change talks. It is extraordinary to hear Government Senators defending the budget or describing its measures...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Ivana Bacik: He was asking the Leader to amend the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Ivana Bacik: I am seconding the request in case there is a procedural issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Ivana Bacik: I am proposing that the Leader amend the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Ivana Bacik: Yes. I heard Senator Hannigan. He phrased it as a question, but he was clearly proposing an amendment to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Ivana Bacik: The Labour Party views the budget as being deeply regressive, anti-family, anti-children and, in particular, anti-young people. The Minister for Finance has picked on the softest targets by slashing benefits for the young unemployed and child benefit, as well as making across-the-board cuts in welfare payments that will drive many families deeper into poverty.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Ivana Bacik: Will the Leader arrange for a specific debate on another day, as today's is general? In light of budget cuts, we need a specific date on third level funding and the budget's impact on students attending third level.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Ivana Bacik: I was concerned by the proposed cuts in student grants, particularly the back-to-education allowance for people currently attending college. These cuts will have a severe impact on education, integration therein and ensuring access to education for the most vulnerable.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Ivana Bacik: That the Minister honoured the Kennedy family while attacking Irish families in this way was ironic.

Seanad: Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Dec 2009)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister of State. I hope he will accept the Bill as I am aware he has expressed sympathy for the principle of it. As Senator Boyle said, there has been some criticism of the timing. The timing of the introduction of the Bill is perhaps unfortunate in that it clashes with the budget, but it is appropriate that it be debated in December. It is the busiest month for gift...

Seanad: Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Dec 2009)

Ivana Bacik: The hotel I mentioned was outside Dublin but I will not say in which county.