Statement: Senator Bacik welcomes Re-naming of Seanad Public Petitions Committee
26 July 2011
STATEMENT BY SENATOR IVANA BACIK
Labour Seanad Group Leader
Tuesday 26th July, 2011
SENATOR BACIK WELCOMES RE-NAMING OF SEANAD PUBLIC PETITIONS COMMITTEE
Speaking today in the Seanad, Senator Ivana Bacik welcomed the re-naming of the Seanad Public Petitions Committee as the Seanad Public Consultation Committee. Commending the work of the Seanad Committee on Procedure and Privilege on activating the Seanad Public Petitions Committee, Senator Bacik said :
“I very much welcome the activation of the Seanad Public Petitions Committee. The setting-up of this Committee was initiated by former Senator Joanna Tuffy some years ago, and it is provided for in the Seanad Standing Orders, but until now it has never been activated. I am delighted that we have now adopted terms of reference for the Committee so that it can begin work during the term of this Seanad.
“I am also delighted that we have agreed to change the name of the Committee to the Seanad Public Consultation Committee. This name more accurately and appropriately reflects the work that the Committee will be doing in inviting submissions from members of the public and ensuring greater engagement directly between the Seanad and the wider community. I look forward to the work of the Committee commencing in September; I think it will constitute an important addition to the work of the Seanad.”
ENDS