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Seanad: Protection of Employment (Measures to Counter False Self-Employment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2019)

Ivana Bacik: The Title of the Bill, as specified is section 8, says it all - the Protection of Employment (Measures to Counter False Self-Employment). What we are all about is seeking to ensure that those employees who should legally be considered employees are not placed in this bogus self-employed category to their own detriment and, indeed, to the detriment of society and the economy, which the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Mar 2019)

Ivana Bacik: I join others in expressing sincere sympathies and condolences to the people of New Zealand following the tragic and horrific attacks on the mosques in Christchurch on 15 March. I imagine all of us have been deeply impressed by the dignified response of the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, in speaking on behalf of all the people of New Zealand and all of us who were so shocked...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Mar 2019)

Ivana Bacik: It is distressing to watch the parliamentary procedures in Westminster descending into the chaos and the chaotic scenes that we have seen in recent weeks. They really seem as chaotic as ever this week. I speak for the Labour Party in saying that we are doing our best to try to talk to our colleagues in the British Labour Party. However, it does seem as if-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Mar 2019)

Ivana Bacik: Nothing is working, it seems – the Leader is quite right. I imagine others with bilateral links are trying to do the same, of course, but it does not seem to be having any impact. Our party leader, Deputy Howlin, has called on the Government to give greater clarity on the supports that will be available from the EU to Ireland and the Irish economy in the event of a no-deal outcome....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Mar 2019)

Ivana Bacik: I join Senator Nash and others in calling on the Leader to amend the Order of Business so that only Committee Stage of the Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017 is taken today.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Mar 2019)

Ivana Bacik: I will ignore that interruption. I also support-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Mar 2019)

Ivana Bacik: Moving on, as the Cathaoirleach and the Leader know-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Mar 2019)

Ivana Bacik: I thank the Cathaoirleach for his concern. It is not often that I am referred to as a nice lady but I appreciate the sentiment.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Mar 2019)

Ivana Bacik: I will take it in the spirt in which it was intended and I thank the Cathaoirleach. I say to the Leader that different Bills have different contexts and call for different approaches, as he well knows.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Mar 2019)

Ivana Bacik: It is far from a flip-flop. It is being consistent in taking each Bill on its own merits and looking at each in its own context.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Mar 2019)

Ivana Bacik: It is entirely appropriate. I join other speakers in commending primary and secondary school pupils who will be in front of Leinster House tomorrow for the strike for climate. In the Visitors Gallery today, we have rang a sé from Ranelagh Multi-Denominational School. Many of its pupils will be taking part in the strike for climate. I welcome them to the Gallery. It is a school that...

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Tánaiste to the House and, as I indicated on Second Stage, Labour Party Senators will continue to support the Bill's speedy and efficient passage through the House. We all bring that constructive spirit of co-operation to the debate, which is helpful. In respect of the provisions on immigration in the section, I will be happy to support the Sinn Féin amendments....

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)

Ivana Bacik: I thank the Minister for that specific and clear response. I am grateful for it and I will communicate perhaps directly with him or his officials in respect of the particular case that was communicated to me but it is helpful to have that clarification put on the record.

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)

Ivana Bacik: None of us wishes to see the passage of the Bill being delayed and all of us who spoke on Second Stage yesterday expressed the hope that this legislation will not be necessary. Since last night's vote in Westminster, however, things are looking more bleak in terms of the prospects of a no-deal Brexit.However, I will use this opportunity now that we are discussing the issue of the review and...

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Motion for Earlier Signature (13 Mar 2019)

Ivana Bacik: On behalf of the Labour Party Senators, I commend the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, and their officials on steering this complex, technical, but very important Bill through both Houses now that the passage of the Bill through the Seanad has been completed. I thank the Minister, Deputy Coveney, in particular for the specific...

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (12 Mar 2019)

Ivana Bacik: They have said "No".

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (12 Mar 2019)

Ivana Bacik: I am sharing time with Senator Norris. I welcome the Minister of State and commend her for her steady and calm handling of this issue. I commend her officials and the Tánaiste also. We have had a very co-operative and collaborative approach in both Houses and everybody has worked with the Government in a constructive fashion on seeking a way through this disaster. I think we all...

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

Ivana Bacik: I support Senator Boyhan's comments about the Judicial Council Bill. I agree with him that it would be good to see that Bill come to the Seanad. There is no reason it should not. There is plenty of space on the schedule in the coming weeks. Next week will not be suitable because we will have the Brexit legislation. This week's schedule has been dominated by statements on different issues...

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

Ivana Bacik: I will disregard the comments that have been made. More pertinently for the week that is in it, given that International Women's Day is this Friday and its theme is balance for better, can I ask the Leader to ascertain when the Government is likely to publish its Bill on gender pay gap reporting? My colleagues are aware that the Labour Party Bill on gender pay gap reporting passed this...

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

Ivana Bacik: Hear, hear.