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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Business and Human Rights: Discussion (14 Nov 2019)

Ivana Bacik: I have the slides.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Business and Human Rights: Discussion (14 Nov 2019)

Ivana Bacik: It had to be said.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Nov 2019)

Ivana Bacik: I join others in expressing concern about the closure of the Cuisle centre in Roscommon. Like others, I have been in contact with those who have been raising their concerns about the closure and about what it will mean for the service users as it is the only fully accessible holiday and respite centre available. I join others in expressing concern in that regard. I call on the Leader for a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Nov 2019)

Ivana Bacik: As we all do.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2019)

Ivana Bacik: I wish to echo the words of Senator Michael McDowell about the appalling intimidation campaign being directed at individuals in Quinn Industrial Holdings, and I absolutely endorse what he said about the need for a task force. The appalling injuries inflicted on Kevin Lunney are really despicable. It is dreadful to see what appears to be an unconscionable failure of policing and justice in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2019)

Ivana Bacik: I raised it.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (23 Oct 2019)

Ivana Bacik: I express my sympathy to Denise and Feargal's family on behalf of the Labour Senators. Listening to the array of tributes paid by other colleagues in the Seanad, I am struck by the really moving stories of the immense influence Feargal Quinn had on so many across this House and beyond, the way he encouraged and promoted people and was always so courteous and kind to people. That really fits...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (23 Oct 2019)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I commend Senator Devine and her colleagues in the Sinn Féin group on proposing this important and enlightened Bill. I am delighted to support it on behalf of the Labour Senators, along with others. I am really pleased to see it is receiving such great cross-party support. I hope the Government will also support it. We all look forward...

Seanad: Family Law Bill 2019: Second Stage (23 Oct 2019)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister. I also welcome this Bill, which I will be supporting on behalf of the Labour Senators. Like Senator Ó Donnghaile, I also, on behalf of the Labour party, support the shortened time period for debating the Bill. We have agreed to deal with all Stages today in the interests of getting the legislation through before 31 October, although we all hope that the...

Seanad: Family Law Bill 2019: Second Stage (23 Oct 2019)

Ivana Bacik: I do not need to remind the Minister. The Labour Party pushed for a divorce referendum in 1986. That referendum was held but, sadly, failed.. There was such an impact on many people whose marriages had broken down and who were denied the possibility of remarrying until, finally, the right to remarry campaign and Divorce Action Group succeeded in getting the referendum passed in November...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2019)

Ivana Bacik: Senator Norris is ahead of me.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2019)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome Senator Wilson's elevation to the Chair. I thank Senators Norris, Kelleher and others for their kind comments. I was delighted to receive the award on Saturday from the Irish Women Lawyers Association.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2019)

Ivana Bacik: I pay tribute to that organisation, which has been up and running for some years.It has forged a path, particularly for younger women solicitors and barristers coming into the legal profession to engage in networking, ensure that concerns are shared and address ongoing issues around impediments to women's career progression in law. I pay tribute to Maeve Delargy and the committee of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Access of Girls to Quality Education in Developing Countries: Discussion (17 Oct 2019)

Ivana Bacik: I thank the witnesses for their very interesting presentations. It is valuable for the committee to hear of the work being done. I join others in commending the great work being done, particularly in tackling low levels of school completion among girls in developing countries. It is very useful to have a spotlight on the importance of promoting girls' education and challenging gender...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2019)

Ivana Bacik: I thank colleagues across the House for their support last night for the Labour Party Private Members' Bill on education and commend my colleague, Senator Ó Ríordáin, who initiated it. We took it through Committee Stage without opposition last night and I look forward to working with the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy McHugh, and colleagues to ensure it is passed....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2019)

Ivana Bacik: It was a Freudian slip, I had spoken of President Trump earlier.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2019)

Ivana Bacik: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Free Education (Prohibition of Fees and Charges) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (9 Oct 2019)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Joe McHugh, to the House. I echo what Senator Ó Ríordáin said about our motivation as Labour Party Senators in introducing this Bill. It is in keeping with our ethical view and belief that education should be free and that schools should not have a need for voluntary contributions in the way described. We are very anxious to work with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council: Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (3 Oct 2019)

Ivana Bacik: I thank the Chair. I appreciate that. I thank the Tánaiste for his rapid overview of many areas. As he said, it is an enormous brief to cover without getting into the elephant in the room, which is Brexit. I spoke on Brexit in the Seanad on Tuesday during a debate with the Tánaiste and the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee. Like Deputy Niall Collins, I will not go into Brexit...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Family Reunification Policy (1 Oct 2019)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, to the House and thank him for dealing with this matter, which calls on the Minister for Justice and Equality to provide information concerning persons in respect of whom he has given permission to come to Ireland from Syria as part of the Irish refugee protection programme humanitarian admission programme, IHAP, but whose access to travel...