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Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Cross-Border Co-operation (13 Jun 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 21. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the shared island dialogue all-island women’s forum civic initiative. [25768/23]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Jun 2023)

Ivana Bacik: On behalf of Labour, I want to begin by joining with others in sending our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the late Christy Dignam, in particular his wife Kathryn and his family. He will be greatly missed for his immense contribution to Irish music, society and culture. I also want to express my sympathies on behalf of Labour to the family of John Murphy. John was one of...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Jun 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I thank the Taoiseach for the response on pay-related benefits. I share his hope that this will be a short-term temporary layoff for the workers affected. Again, My thoughts are with the workers. The Taoiseach has not answered my question on the proposal for a short-term working scheme. Indeed, is it a proposal that has been put forward across the labour movement. I would like a clear...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 Jun 2023)

Ivana Bacik: In a recent leaflet the Taoiseach distributed in Dublin West crime statistics for the Blanchardstown area were outlined. It appears from that leaflet that crime rates are up in his constituency of Dublin West. It might be surprising for victims of crime and communities that under Fine Gael, the supposed party of law and order, more people are offending and fewer perpetrators are being...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (14 Jun 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 2. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the Government’s response to Ireland’s Competitiveness Challenge 2022. [25769/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Services (13 Jun 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 229. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the failure by the communications regulator to act in respect of contract changes by telephone providers (details supplied) which will allow for yearly fee increases in line with the consumer price index. [28513/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (13 Jun 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 616. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she plans to grant extra time on examinations to candidates with dyslexia to complete State exams, both Junior and Leaving Certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28507/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (13 Jun 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 658. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his Department is on target to complete action 2.10 of Housing for All to examine a system of holding rental deposits by the end of Q2 2023; and if he will make a statement on the anticipated process following its completion.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27196/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Ministerial Responsibilities (13 Jun 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 703. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the Minister and officials responsible for negotiating a deal (details supplied). [27493/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Climate Action Plan (15 Jun 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 73. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the efforts he has made to ensure a reduction in carbon emissions in the residential sector by 40% as outlined in the Climate Action Plan 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28833/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Climate Action Plan (15 Jun 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I ask the Minister the efforts he has made to ensure a reduction in carbon emissions in the residential sector by 40%, as outlined in the Climate Action Plan 2023, and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Climate Action Plan (15 Jun 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I thank the Minister for outlining progress. He referred to progress on retrofitting and heat pumps. We need to see more ambition and urgency if we are to meet the target of 500,000 homes retrofitted by 2030. We certainly support that, and we support strenuous efforts being made to reach the target. We are concerned that progress has not been swift enough in this area. I will focus on...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Climate Action Plan (15 Jun 2023)

Ivana Bacik: This month.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Climate Action Plan (15 Jun 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I am glad to hear the Minister commit to publishing the report on district heating in the next two weeks. That means it will be published this month, which is very welcome. We have heard really distressing stories from people in our constituency of Dublin Bay South who have been affected by overcharging in respect of district heating schemes. That has to be addressed. More broadly, I...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Jun 2023)

Ivana Bacik: Go raibh maith agat.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Jun 2023)

Ivana Bacik: Ceann Comhairle-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Jun 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I have just been outside the gates with the retained firefighters. I ask the Minister what he proposes to do this week to stop what we are going to see happening next Tuesday. SIPTU has indicated that retained firefighters will begin to resign en masse next week if serious and meaningful engagement with the Government does not happen. Leaving theatrics aside, let us talk about the real...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Jun 2023)

Ivana Bacik: We need to see urgent action-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Jun 2023)

Ivana Bacik: -----and meaningful engagement from the Government.

Flood Insurance Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (15 Jun 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I am glad to support this Bill. I will speak a little about its history, which the Minister of State also referred to. It is important that this issue is addressed and it is disappointing to see a further delay being proposed by the Government, given this legislation has had a long genesis, as the Deputy said. The background to this, as we all know, is that the planet is getting hotter....