Ivana Bacik (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Senator Healy Eames reminded Fianna Fáil of its responsibility for the current economic position, which is timely, and sought a debate on the school curriculum. That debate was also being sought by Senator Moran while welcoming survey results on education. The Senator also noted how well Northern Ireland is doing, which is important. We should have the debate and consider, in particular, how to increase the emphasis on maths and science teaching, where there are clear ongoing difficulties.

Senator Barrett mentioned how golfer Rory McIlroy is waiving his fee at Carton House, a good reminder of what can be done. Senator Harte spoke about the property tax and there will be a chance to debate it in this House on Wednesday and Thursday next week. Senator Byrne mentioned Ms Justice Dunne's judgment on repossessions in speaking about a new deal with the IMF. I was puzzled by those comments. He knows that on foot of the November 2010 sell-out by Fianna Fáil and entry into the troika programme, regular reviews are required-----