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Electricity Costs (Domestic Electricity Accounts) Emergency Measures and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Oct 2022)

Ivana Bacik: I am glad to hear the matter is being kept under review and it is welcome that there will be a public information campaign specifically for renters. It may be that this will only apply to a small proportion of those for whom the credit is not being passed on to the person who is effectively paying the bill. The amendment is designed to address that scenario, even if it only applies to a...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (13 Oct 2022)

Ivana Bacik: The key message for today is we need a winter eviction ban. We have seen it in the report from Threshold launched today, which was unequivocal. It outlined that the most pressing issue facing those renting in the private sector in Ireland is the termination of their tenancy. The fear of termination of tenancy, of eviction, is the biggest fear confronting renters. With over 10,000 people...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (13 Oct 2022)

Ivana Bacik: We have certainly been pushing for a wider response. I ask that the Government take up the renters' rights Bill we put forward this time last year because it addresses broader issues around security of tenure and the quality of living conditions for renters. We were glad the Government did not oppose the Bill at that time but we would like to see further progress made on it. It is...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Oct 2022)

Ivana Bacik: Two weeks ago I asked the Taoiseach to examine taking the Corrib gas field into State ownership. He indicated that it was not the Government's intention to do so. I again emphasise that the Government has powers to do so, powers which have already been used previously by Fianna Fáil, under the Fuels (Control of Supplies) Acts of 1971 and 1982. As we see a growing energy security and...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Oct 2022)

Ivana Bacik: When will we see it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Oct 2022)

Ivana Bacik: Many of us are hearing about recruitment and retention being the huge issue, particularly for SMEs.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (13 Oct 2022)

Ivana Bacik: 236. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will outline any changes to law or to procedures that have been or will be made, in order to ensure that homeowners will in future have effective remedies in the event of damage caused by defective construction or materials. [50960/22]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2022)

Ivana Bacik: We welcome the Government's U-turn on the winter eviction ban and the announcement earlier. It represents a real change since Thursday when I questioned the Tánaiste on it then. His response was rather lukewarm on the prospect of a temporary eviction ban. We welcome it but we have to remember that for nearly 11,000 individuals and 3,220 children who are homeless and without a secure...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2022)

Ivana Bacik: It is welcome to hear more detail of the proposed Bill. We will work with the Government, as will all in the Opposition, to ensure it is passed as soon as possible to see protections for those renting through the winter. Will the Taoiseach also commit to introducing stronger legislative backing for the tenant in situscheme? The problems are the red tape, the inconsistency and the fact that...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2022)

Ivana Bacik: I did not say that.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2022)

Ivana Bacik: We are putting forward sensible proposals.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2022)

Ivana Bacik: Let us strengthen the tenant in situ scheme.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Oct 2022)

Ivana Bacik: I wish to raise the plight of householders in the Carrickmines multi-unit development in south County Dublin. As we know, after the financial crash the National Asset Management Agency, NAMA, took over the estate and became the developer through its appointed receiver. A range of defects became apparent in the development and while some remedial works were carried out, in 2017 the owners'...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (18 Oct 2022)

Ivana Bacik: 4. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the economic policy unit of his Department. [49899/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (18 Oct 2022)

Ivana Bacik: Earlier today, I raised with the Taoiseach the plight of owners in the Carrickmines Green development. Returning to that subject, when is it planned to introduce the redress scheme for homeowners? I think the Taoiseach said it would be done before Christmas. Does this mean that we will not see provision being made for such a scheme in the Finance Bill, which is to be introduced on...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Social Dialogue (18 Oct 2022)

Ivana Bacik: 13. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the social dialogue co-ordination unit of his Department. [49904/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Social Dialogue (18 Oct 2022)

Ivana Bacik: Last week, the Dáil debated the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022. It is welcome that it will be amended to provide for domestic violence leave, but the Labour Party is asking that it also be amended to provide for reproductive health-related leave. We introduced a Bill in the Seanad last year which would provide for paid leave of up to 20 days for women who...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (18 Oct 2022)

Ivana Bacik: 22. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Brexit and Northern Ireland will next meet. [49903/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (18 Oct 2022)

Ivana Bacik: It is welcome to hear the Taoiseach had constructive meetings yesterday. At the recent Ireland's Future event, in which I was glad to participate, concern was expressed by all present about the vacuum in Northern Irish politics with the continued failure of restoration of the institutions of the Executive and the assembly and the looming deadline of 28 October set by the British Government....

Domestic Electricity and Gas Disconnections: Motion [Private Members] (18 Oct 2022)

Ivana Bacik: Labour welcomes this motion and I commend Deputy O’Rourke and his colleagues on bringing it forward. The principle is irrefutable: no one should be left unable to heat their home or run their fridge or other appliances because they cannot afford to pay. If there is consensus on that matter as we enter into this bleak winter ahead, then the Government has the task of examining every...