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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Palestinian Refugees in the Near East and Demolition of Khan al-Ahmar: Discussion (20 Sep 2018)

Ivana Bacik: I thank Mr. Costello. It was just to have something practical come out of this meeting that could achieve a result beyond simply putting pressure on the Tánaiste, which we have done previously. The committee is united on this matter.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Palestinian Refugees in the Near East and Demolition of Khan al-Ahmar: Discussion (20 Sep 2018)

Ivana Bacik: That would be great. I thank the witnesses.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Sep 2018)

Ivana Bacik: Fáilte romhaibh go léir. I welcome everyone back. I ask the Leader for an assurance that we will have the legislation to give affect to the repeal of the eighth amendment in this House without any delays. I strongly welcome the fact that the President last night signed the legislation following the conclusion of court challenges. The eighth amendment is now officially removed...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Sep 2018)

Ivana Bacik: Children's rights.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Sep 2018)

Ivana Bacik: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Traveller Culture and History in Education Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: I am spokesperson for the Technical Group and thought I would be next. However, I am happy to give way to Senator Grace O'Sullivan.

Seanad: Traveller Culture and History in Education Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: My apologies to the Acting Chair. I was unsure of the order of speakers. It will be very hard to follow the speech of Senator Mac Lochlainn. I commend him on his very strong and eloquent language in support of this important Bill. I welcome the Minister, Deputy Bruton, to the House and offer apologies on behalf of my colleague, Senator Ó Ríordáin, who cannot be here but...

Seanad: Situation in Palestine: Statements (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: I want to thank Senator Norris and commend him for his eloquence on behalf of the rights of the Palestinian people and in support of the Bill. I want to confirm the strong support of the Labour Party in the Seanad for this Bill. I spoke in January to express our support for it then. I commend Senator Black and her colleagues for bringing it forward. Since January, when we commenced the...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: I urge the Cathaoirleach not to worry as I am sure the invitation extends to him. I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality to the House. I, too, welcome Deputy Alan Kelly and his colleagues to the Gallery and those who have an interest in the Bill. I welcome this important Bill which was initiated and sponsored by my Labour Party colleague, Deputy Kelly, in the Dáil. The Bill...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: I will not respond to Senator McDowell's point. While we think of the number of women entrepreneurs in the alcohol industry in Ireland as a relatively modern phenomenon, in fact, throughout history women have played an integral role in the production of beer.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: Yes, indeed it does. According to this source it seems that St. Brigid herself had her hand in miraculous brewing. Given that we have had some strong cultural allusions in the many debates we have had earlier today I thought it would be nice to conclude with an 11th century Irish poem, St. Brigid’s Ale Feast. When asked what her view of heaven was St. Brigid replied:I would like to...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: I thank the Minister for his explanation. I have spoken to Deputy Alan Kelly, as the sponsor of the Bill, and I know there is no difficulty with this amendment or the other one given that they do not change the spirit - if I may use that term - of the Bill, as passed by the Dáil.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: On a point of order, because of the Minister's amendment No. 2, it is now paragraphs (a), (b) and (c).

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: I move amendment No. 48:In page 14, to delete lines 32 to 33.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: On behalf of the Labour Party group, I welcome the news that President Michael D. Higgins has announced that he will seek a second term in office. He has served this country with great distinction as our President. I hope that colleagues of all parties and none will see fit to support his candidacy for a second term. I welcome also the launch this morning by our Labour Party colleagues,...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: We, in the Labour Party, have stated our opposition to section 13 of the Bill on the basis that we believe it is an unnecessary section.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: I will.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister back. I do not think I have had the opportunity in this session.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: We, in the Labour Party, oppose section 13 on the basis that we think it is unnecessary or superfluous because it refers to the appointment of a practising barrister and practising solicitor as members.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: We debated amendment No. 14 but I withdrew it with a view to resubmitting it on Report Stage. Amendment No. 14 provides for a clearer and more succinct manner of appointment of the individual members of the commission. We stipulated that one of the non-judicial members of the commission would be nominated for appointment by the Council of the Bar of Ireland and one would be nominated for...