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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí (Atógáil) - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (28 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: Somebody in Electric Ireland is trying to get through - that is all I will say - and they will not take no for an answer. A Cheann Comhairle, you might give me a little latitude-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí (Atógáil) - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (28 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: -----given that somebody's phone has gone off. I jest. I do not think it was Electric Ireland, but you never know.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (28 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 232. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the eligibility of international students studying and paying rent in Ireland for the rental tax credit; his further views on the eligibility of those on Stamp 2 visas, in particular; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10192/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (28 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 338. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the review of her Department’s overall requirements for 2023 and associated work programme will be completed; and when work will recommence on a project (details supplied). [9562/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Data (28 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 455. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of early learning and care and school age childcare services that have changed registered provider in each of the years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. [10148/23]

Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: Before I speak on this important Bill, I want to echo Deputy Wynne's words in expressing my thoughts and sympathies to the injured PSNI officer, John Caldwell, and his family, friends and community on the terrible news of the shooting last night in Omagh. I also note that tomorrow we are marking one year's anniversary of the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine. I know we had a moment's...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for enabling us to mark the anniversary of Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine with a minute's silence today and a powerful exhibition in Bucha. The Labour Party lends our unequivocal support and solidarity to the people of Ukraine. I also wish to express sympathy for the PSNI officer injured in the horrific shooting in Omagh, John Caldwell. I offer my thoughts...

Anniversary of Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Motion (22 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: As we mark the first anniversary on Friday of Russia's brutal and horrific invasion of Ukraine just one year ago, I am proud to speak on behalf of the Labour Party. I start by paying tribute to the immense courage and resilience of the Ukrainian people as they have experienced the horrific firepower of Russia over the past year. I pay tribute to President Zelenskyy, his Government and our...

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Risk Assessment (22 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 17. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the draft list of strategic risks 2023 in the national risk assessment. [6929/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Risk Assessment (22 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: We know that the key risks facing the country now include the risks associated with the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine. I know we will be having statements on this issue shortly. Of course there are also risks arising from the economic consequences and rising inflation rates. A key risk in Ireland that is of our own making is the risk caused to our economy, economic growth and jobs by...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Nursing Homes (22 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 10. To ask the Taoiseach if he has any plans for reform of the Office of the Attorney General; and the legal actions under way against his Department [6928/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Nursing Homes (22 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: The Taoiseach said he has no plans for fundamental reform of the Office of the Attorney General. I ask that the Taoiseach look at the Bill my colleague, Deputy Nash, and I drafted to reform the Office of the Attorney General. The Bill in question is currently with the Bills Office for review. In it, we propose several much-needed changes to the Office of the Attorney General. First, the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Nursing Homes (22 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I do not think so. We have advice to the contrary.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (22 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I thank the Acting Chair for his forbearance. There is a severe lack of competition in parts of the Irish banking sector. While new fintech platforms like Revolut have mounted a challenge to the existing banks, there has been a concentration of power in the hands of fewer big banks in respect of areas like mortgages and business lending. This is a concern. There are also serious...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (22 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 3. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on the economy and investment will next meet. [8205/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I want to raise the serious news that Google has announced that it plans to cut 240 from its Irish workforce. My thoughts today, like those of all of us, are with those individuals who are affected by this announcement and with their families. Of course, the job losses will impact those employed by Google within my own constituency of Dublin Bay South, in particular, where Google has a very...

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (22 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I express, in strong terms, my disappointment and concern at the way this has been done. For those of us who signed up in good faith to the original text of the motion - I have now read the Government's proposed motion that just came through - it is most inappropriate that there is such a short timeframe for Opposition leaders to prepare significant enough speeches of five or ten minutes....

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (22 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I wish to express my disappointment at the way this is being handled by Government. As it happens, the Labour Party was happy to sign up to the original draft of the motion circulated to us by Government. We believe it is very important that all of us, on a cross-party basis, express solidarity with the people of Ukraine in the way that was originally intended. When that motion was not...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: We can disagree about the name of the package of measures the Government announced yesterday. However, I would like us to at least be able to agree that those in rental accommodation should be given some clarity about when the announcement will be made regarding whether the eviction ban will be extended. Will it happen before the St. Patrick's Day recess, for example? People deserve to...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: Go raibh maith agat, a Cheann Comhairle. Yesterday, the Taoiseach revealed to me in this House that the Government will make a decision on whether to extend the eviction moratorium in the next two to three weeks. The current moratorium will end on 31 March. By the Taoiseach's own account, the Government is giving itself until 15 March to make a decision. However, people across the country...