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Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2013)

Ivana Bacik: We can debate the issue in due course. As I said, there are key improvements in the Bill as published. In the context of the debate, it is also worthy of note that The Irish Times opinion poll today shows a clear majority support the Bill and for abortion to be legalised in a much wider range of circumstances. I note also that 81% of people are in favour of abortion to be legal in cases...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I seek a debate on the matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I seek a debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I seek a debate on how we can widen the provision of abortion beyond that which is provided for in the Bill, and which is our responsibility as legislators to provide within the terms of the Constitution.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I represent the majority of people who want to see abortion legalised on a wider range of terms.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I am asking for a debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2013)

Ivana Bacik: No, I am not speaking about the Bill anymore.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I do not interrupt other colleagues. I am perfectly entitled to seek a debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2013)

Ivana Bacik: Yes, I do. I have a question for the Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I wish to ask the Leader whether we could have a debate after we have passed - as I hope we will – the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2013)

Ivana Bacik: After we have passed it.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I hope we will pass the Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2013)

Ivana Bacik: Following that, I wish to ask the Leader for a debate on how we might amend the Constitution to ensure that abortion might be provided in a wider range of circumstances in line with the wishes of the people-----

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2013)

Ivana Bacik: -----as expressed in the opinion poll to which I referred and in other opinion polls that were conducted on the question in the recent past.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2013)

Ivana Bacik: That is not the spirit of what I said at all.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Second Stage (13 Jun 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister to the House. I apologise that I was not present for the early part of the debate, but I am grateful for the opportunity to speak briefly on the Bill. My colleague, Senator Moloney, who is far more expert in this area than me, has spoken eloquently and comprehensively on it. She made the point clearly that the Bill represents another step in the Minister’s...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I join Senator Darragh O'Brien in calling for a debate on the situation in Syria. It would be timely to invite the Tánaiste to come to the House to discuss the possible approaches that could be taken to this problem. I share the Tánaiste's view on the danger of arming rebel group in Syria. In the context of the G8 summit, we would all have hoped some international resolution...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2013)

Ivana Bacik: On a point of order, the Senator insists on misrepresenting both the nature of the legislation and the Minister’s comments.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2013)

Ivana Bacik: The Senator is in denial.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jun 2013)

Ivana Bacik: It is welcome that the G8 summit has concluded with a strong statement on tackling tax evasion internationally and on issues of tax, trade and transparency more generally. It is particularly welcome from the perspective of the developing world to see that the eight leading developed countries have signed this declaration. It is also welcome that Ireland received strong, positive publicity,...