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Seanad: Developments in the European Union and Ireland's Presidency of the European Council: Statements with An Taoiseach (18 Jul 2012)

Ivana Bacik: ...1 January 2013. It has certainly been a hugely eventful year at EU level, as illustrated in the Taoiseach's speech. It has also been an eventful year for Seanad Éireann. As Deputy Leader, I must echo the comments of the Leader of the House, Senator Cummins, in saying that in this 24th Seanad, we have taken great steps to make substantive changes to our own internal procedures to make us...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I echo what Senator Darragh O'Brien has said and congratulate the Chathaoirleach, the Leas-Chathaoirleach, and the Leader, Senator Cummins, in particular, and also Senator McAleese, for their work in organising today's address by Mr. Drew Nelson, grand secretary of the Orange Order. It was an important and historical event for the Seanad. I agree that it is important that it was not an...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: Senator Ó Domhnaill raised the issue of the stability treaty. His comments were echoed by a number of other speakers. We welcome the clarity brought to the stability treaty debate. Following last night's meeting in Brussels, we know there will be no change to the text of the treaty. I agree with the Senator who welcomed the NTMA comments, to which Senator Gilroy referred, pointing out...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I echo Senator Mooney's words of praise for those who organised the Alzheimer's day coffee morning. I thank Senator O'Keeffe and others on the cross-party mental health working group in the Oireachtas.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: ...referendum campaign which I very much welcome. I also welcome the announcement that we will not sit during the week of the referendum. It is very helpful to all of us who will be campaigning. I echo what Senator O'Brien stated about the debate on the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill which was very constructive. There were fundamental disagreements on issues but everyone was in agreement...

Seanad: Priorities in Foreign Affairs: Statements (2 Feb 2012)

Ivana Bacik: ...commend the important stance the Tánaiste has taken on Gaza and on Palestinian rights. It serves to maintain and enhance this country's reputation as a protector of human rights. I would like to echo Senator van Turnhout in urging the Tánaiste to take a strong line in support of the Indonesian civil servant she mentioned. We need to examine our blasphemy law because it is clearly...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jan 2012)

Ivana Bacik: ...tragically were lost. Many Senators expressed their sympathy and offered condolences on the Order of Business yesterday. I am sure, however, we all share Senator Denis O'Donovan's concerns and echo his commendation for the search and rescue teams operating at Union Hall and the members of the local community. Senator Susan O'Keeffe referred to last night's Private Members' debate on...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2011)

Ivana Bacik: ...sessions with Ministers are a major improvement on the old system whereby everyone just made statements. In the new year we will develop and expand upon the changes that have already been made. I echo Senator Mooney's comments about the homeless and those who find themselves in economic difficulties. I wish everyone a very happy Christmas and I hope to see you all, refreshed and...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Defence and the Dwelling) Bill 2010: Second Stage (8 Dec 2011)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister to the House for the debate on this Bill. It has been a long time in the genesis, as other speakers observed, and it clearly enjoys cross-party support. I echo the words of the Minister and others regarding the terrible fear of burglary endured by many home owners. I have spoken to elderly neighbours in south inner-city Dublin who are terrorised by that fear. Even...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (27 Jul 2011)

Ivana Bacik: ...effect on the lives of persons who have entered civil partnership with those who are not Irish citizens. Once they fulfil the conditions, they will have the right to apply for citizenship. I echo the comments Senator Katherine Zappone in welcoming the amendment. Like Senator Denis O'Donovan, I welcome the Minister's signing of the vetting provision.

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (30 Jun 2011)

Ivana Bacik: ...are in keeping with the recommendation of the Law Reform Commission that we have a different approach in regard to the liability of the passing stranger and of those engaged in voluntary work. I echo concerns raised by others as to the definition of voluntary work in section 4. Does this go far enough in protecting everyone? For example, persons involved in providing voluntary tuition...

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (14 Jun 2011)

Ivana Bacik: ...the fact successive Ministers for Justice have sought to renew the provisions of the legislation. We must keep in mind, therefore, the ongoing threat posed by dissident paramilitary groups. I echo Senator Barrett in terms of seeking to address these groups and to ask why they are continuing with these actions. All of us would agree on that. To turn to the report which the Minister has...

Seanad: Smithwick Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (1 Jun 2011)

Ivana Bacik: ...any debate on it one must start with an expression of sympathy to the families of the RUC officers, chief superintendent Harry Breen and superintendent Bob Buchanan, brutally murdered in 1989. To echo the Minister's words, the murders were absolutely brutal and barbaric. It is vitally important that we seek to investigate any allegations or claims of collusion by the Garda Síochána or...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Committee Stage (Resumed). (29 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: I echo the concerns raised by other speakers on this provision. Can the Minister clarify to what extent this provision expands the existing powers of the Revenue Commissioners under section 1002 of the principal Act, the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997? It seems to bring about a significant expansion of the existing power of the Revenue Commissioners, and that is a very valid concern.

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: 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: ..., he suggested, of a constitutional imperative. We must examine the constitutional provision on blasphemy and ask whether an offence of blasphemy is relevant or necessary in a modern republic. I echo the words of Senator Alex White in paying tribute to Joss Lynam, the mountaineer and pioneer who continued to be so active long after ill-health and old age and who brought many people to a...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Ivana Bacik: I echo the words of Senators Fitzgerald and O'Toole in thanking the Cathaoirleach and the staff of the Seanad for all their work and for their support and help over the past year. I also follow Senator Fitzgerald and Senator O'Toole in welcoming the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights yesterday in the ABC case. The European Court faced up to an issue that we as legislators have...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)

Ivana Bacik: I echo the praise of my colleagues for those who are contributing to their communities during this terrible weather and who are keeping essential public services running. We all hope we will get through the weather crisis, if not the financial crisis, within the next few days. While I welcome the debate we will have later today on the content of the EU-IMF programme, we also need a debate on...

Seanad: Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (1 Dec 2010)

Ivana Bacik: I echo the Chair's words in wishing the Minister well. On section 1 which refers to the 2001 (amendment) Act, I wish to ask him whether any consideration was given to consolidating the Prevention of Corruption Acts in this legislation which, clearly, we welcome, as we did in the Dáil when it was introduced two years ago. Therefore, it has had a long genesis and passage through that House....