Bills & Legislation
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 …
Senator Bacik speaking on "Human Rights Issues: Motion"
Private Members Motion Senator Ivana Bacik: May I give the last minute of my time to Senator Doherty? I welcome the Minister to the House. It gives me great pleasure to support Senator Norris's motion. It is a very important time for us to …
Showing 1009 - 1014 of 1073