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Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)

Ivana Bacik: I was referring to Michael Gove and his now infamous comment that "people in this country have had enough of experts" in the context of the Brexit debate. It is a comment that equally applies to the position being taken by the Government, driven by the Minister, Deputy Ross, in arguing for a lay majority. The difficulty is that we do not have provision for the appointment of hospital...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)

Ivana Bacik: I commend Senator McDowell for coming up with a very practical proposal in this amendment. As he and Senator Norris have said, it is an unusual amendment, but this is an unusual Bill, of which we are all very conscious. It seems eminently practical to give the Oireachtas another chance to review an order before it can come into effect. Otherwise it would have an incredibly cumbersome...

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

Ivana Bacik: The witnesses are all very welcome and I thank them for the very clear presentations. I commend them on the great work they are all doing in continuing to highlight this. Ms Lawlor is absolutely right about politics and priorities, and that is a huge issue. An important part of the work of this committee is continuing to keep a focus on issues like protection of human rights defenders. It...

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

Ivana Bacik: The witnesses have been helpful.

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

Ivana Bacik: That is great.

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

Ivana Bacik: Well done on the great research. It is great to see the Business School in Trinity and Ms Lawlor doing such work.

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...