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Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

Ivana Bacik: In the spirit of consensus, I echo the words of other Senators in welcoming the Minister of State's helpful amendments. I also echo Senator Buttimer's words, as it is important to note that there may be political appointments of councillors. I hope it does not become an exercise in cronyism or jobs for the Fianna Fáil boys, not just members of Fianna Fáil. I hope for a balanced set of...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2018)

Ivana Bacik: ...I thank everyone involved, in particular my colleagues in this House and in the other House who were on the committee with me, including Senators McFadden, Conway-Walsh and Higgins. I just wanted to note that again. I echo Senator Clifford-Lee's words on the need for a debate on the very sad incident of concealed pregnancy and concealed birth highlighted in a recent case. Tragically, it...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)

Ivana Bacik: I echo the remarks of Senator Norris. Regarding the amendment groupings just distributed, I have proposed amendment No. 9. I have been told it is proposed to be grouped with amendment No. 8 and amendment No. 8a, which I have not yet received.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (7 Jul 2010)

Ivana Bacik: I echo Senator Regan's comments and I thank the Minister for expressing his appreciation to us. We all did out best to try to approach the Bill in a constructive way to ensure its swift passage through the Houses.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 May 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I echo Senator Mooney's words of praise for those who organised the Alzheimer's day coffee morning. I thank Senator O'Keeffe and others on the cross-party mental health working group in the Oireachtas.

Seanad: Education and Training Boards Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (23 Apr 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I echo what Senator Moran stated. I thank the Minister very much for accepting the two amendments and I commend him for the Bill and for being open to accepting amendments from both sides of the House. This is important and we appreciate his input in the Seanad.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jun 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I echo the words of the Cathaoirleach. Yesterday, I called for a respectful debate on the referendum on the future of the Seanad, and it was unfortunate that later in the Order of Business there was some conduct-----

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: I echo Senator Darragh O'Brien's comments of concern and disappointment at the cancellation of the five concerts. It is not fair or appropriate to blame one official.

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2015)

Ivana Bacik: I echo the comments of the Minister of State who helpfully provided context for this issue, on which I spoke on Second Stage. Unlike Senator Norris, I am an atheist and I believe it is outrageous that we continue to-----

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (5 Mar 2021)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister to the House. I am glad to second the Senator's proposed amendment and echo his comments about the need for coherence in drafting and making legislation, particularly criminal legislation, accessible. I know that is the spirit in which he brings this amendment.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Committee Stage (Resumed). (29 Jan 2011)

Ivana Bacik: I echo the concerns raised by other speakers on this provision. Can the Minister clarify to what extent this provision expands the existing powers of the Revenue Commissioners under section 1002 of the principal Act, the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997? It seems to bring about a significant expansion of the existing power of the Revenue Commissioners, and that is a very valid concern.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ivana Bacik: The last contribution sounded like a request to the Leader for a debate on interruptions, which would perhaps be unusual. I echo the words of other Senators in calling for clarity on the cutbacks proposed by the Government. It is adding insult to injury to suggest serious cutbacks will be made while the House will be in recess for the summer and not tell Members the exact nature of those...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2013)

Ivana Bacik: To echo the Leader's comments, what took place in the Chamber yesterday over eight hours of so-called Committee Stage of the Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013 was nothing less than a filibuster. It calls to mind the old saying, if it walks and quacks like a duck, it is a duck. If Senators speak for more than one hour and ramble about...

Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2008)

Ivana Bacik: I support Senator Doherty's amendment and I echo the words of Senator Norris on this matter. It is crucial a more comprehensive definition of homelessness is provided. I said this on Second Stage and I repeated it earlier. I am grateful to the make room campaign led by the four national voluntary organisations working in the area of homelessness and housing, namely, Threshold, Focus...

Seanad: An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Comhionannas Pósta) 2015: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2015)

Ivana Bacik: I echo the words of Senators Barrett, Power and others in saying that this referendum Bill is about one issue, that of marriage equality. For the last hour, on this one amendment, we have been debating quite a number of extraneous issues and getting sidetracked, as Senator Barrett has said. I urge colleagues to focus on the core issue of marriage equality. I wholeheartedly support the Bill...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (10 Jul 2008)

Ivana Bacik: I wish to echo what Senators Alex White and Eugene Regan have said. It is unfortunate we had to gallop through the legislation at such speed. It will be important for us to have more time to debate the issues relating to alcohol abuse, late night culture and so on in the autumn. I look forward to making a more substantial contribution then and to being listened to and having my...

Seanad: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (18 Jul 2013)

Ivana Bacik: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive reply. The Minister, Deputy Shatter, had indicated that earlier. I commend Senator Jillian van Turnhout on raising the issue. To echo her words, I welcome the fact that the Minister will not leave it to the Law Reform Commission but will introduce it in a more timely manner in the new sexual offences Bill. I ask that the consultation be...

Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2008)

Ivana Bacik: To echo what other Senators said, I would welcome clarification from the Minister of State as to what precisely he plans to do with regard to the homeless implementation plan. While this may be my misunderstanding, I understood him earlier to say he would put the implementation plan for the homelessness strategy on a statutory footing at a later stage this year. I understood that as meaning...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2015)

Ivana Bacik: I echo the words of colleagues who expressed this week on the Order of Business the hope that we would see the early release of Mr. Ibrahim Halawa, the Irish citizen detained in Egypt. All of us share the hope that Mr. Halawa will be released and able to return home to Ireland to resume his studies at the earliest opportunity. I endorse what colleagues have said about that and expressed my...

Seanad: Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Statements (5 Feb 2009)

Ivana Bacik: I thank Senator O'Toole for sharing time with me. I echo his words about the need for equity, about the problem with the burden of blame being heaped on the public sector and the unfair scapegoating of public service workers. In the public service, we all accept the need to pay our share. I support the principle of the pension levy, but I disagree with the inequitable way in which it is...