Ivana Bacik (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Senator Norris says it is less than 18% which is what I had heard too, contrary to reports which suggest that half of deposits were from Russian investors. In fact, it is less than 20%. In any case, the idea of a levy on depositors was a step too far and the risk of contagion too great. I hope we will see a renegotiation of the deal.

I welcome the publication yesterday of a Bill to reform the courts by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter. It aims to provide for greater transparency in the way family law cases are decided. There has been far too much anecdotal evidence and speculation on the outcomes of family law cases. It will be useful to see some pattern or statistics on the outcomes of family law cases while preserving the anonymities of the parties.

I also welcome the publication yesterday of the Courts Bill by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Deputy Alan Shatter. This aims to provide for greater transparency in the way in which family cases are decided in the courts. There has been far too much anecdotal evidence and speculation about the outcomes of decisions in family law cases. While preserving the anonymity of parties to family law cases, it will be useful for us to see at least some pattern or statistics on the outcomes of these cases.

I will be asking for permission to publish a Civil Registration (Marriage Equality) Bill that I launched yesterday in Ashbourne in County Meath with Counsellor Eoin Holmes, the Labour Party candidate for the by-election. We would like to see that Bill on the Seanad Order Paper.