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Ivana on Questions and Answers
I will be on the panel on Questions and Answers tonight (Mon 16th Feb at 10.35 on RTE1) along with Conor Lenihan TD (FF), Kieran O'Donnell TD (FG), Eamon Delaney and David Begg. Do text in with your comments if you are watching! Ivana
Senator Bacik speaking on the Recapitalisation of Allied Irish Banks and Bank of Ireland: Statements 2009
Statements Senator Ivana Bacik: As Senator Quinn said, apparently we are all bankers. I welcome the opportunity to put on record two fundamental concerns about the proposed recapitalisation plan. It is essential we have a cap on …
Senator Bacik speaking on Child Poverty: Motion February 2009
Senator Ivana Bacik: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion which tackles the very important issue of child poverty. I agree with Senator Boyle entirely that one should measure a Government by its commitment to social justice …
Senator Bacik speaking on Irish Life & Permanent and Support for Special Needs
Order of Business Senator Ivana Bacik: Other Senators have rightly expressed shock and dismay at the news of the appalling practices between Anglo Irish Bank and Irish Life & Permanent. Who knows, as Senator Ross said, what other banks …
Senator Bacik speaking on "Education Matters: Statements"
Statements Senator Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister of State and the opportunity to speak on education, a subject on which I have very strong views and in which I have a strong interest. I should declare my interest as a lecturer in the …
Senator Bacik speaking on "Stabilisation of the Public Finances"
Statements Senator Ivana Bacik: I thank Senator O'Toole for sharing time with me. I echo his words about the need for equity, about the problem with the burden of blame being heaped on the public sector and the unfair scapegoating of …
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