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- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Jul 2022)
Ivana Bacik: I thank the Tánaiste for that positive response and his acknowledgement that the Government will have to provide a response for those who, through no fault of their own, are living in this twofold fear in these apartments, the fear of debt and the fear about fire safety, in particular. Following the horrific Grenfell fire in London, that is uppermost in all our minds. The scale of...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)
Ivana Bacik: We are beginning the public session a little earlier than anticipated because we got through our private business very efficiently. I remind all members that they have the option of being physically present in the committee room or may join the meeting via Microsoft Teams from their Leinster House offices, but that they may not participate from outside the parliamentary precincts. If...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)
Ivana Bacik: I thank Dr. Sullivan.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)
Ivana Bacik: I am conscious of time.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)
Ivana Bacik: I gave Deputy Clarke some leeway. From now on, we will stick to engagements of eight minutes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)
Ivana Bacik: I apologise to witnesses for the noise interference.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)
Ivana Bacik: I am struck by Ms Honan's use of the phrase, "We are all swimming in a sea of sexism". That sums it up. Does Deputy Cronin wish to follow up? . Deputy Réada Cronin:No.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)
Ivana Bacik: Deputy Carroll MacNeill is next and she will be followed by Senator Higgins.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)
Ivana Bacik: Yes, that is clear.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)
Ivana Bacik: Mr. Slattery wants to come in. I will come back to the Deputy.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)
Ivana Bacik: Two members who have contributed previously want to come in very briefly. We usually just do a first round.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)
Ivana Bacik: That is really clear. That is a good clarification. I think we were talking earlier about the optional subjects. Senator Higgins is next and then Senator Warfield.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)
Ivana Bacik: That is a tall order. I thank the Senator.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)
Ivana Bacik: Thank you. Those are great contributions. I will move on to Senator Warfield.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)
Ivana Bacik: The question about buy-in was first.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)
Ivana Bacik: I think the Senator is referring to school ethos. Is that correct?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)
Ivana Bacik: I am conscious that the session is drawing to a close, and I want to ask a follow-up question. In the same review, did the NCCA find any issues with single-sex as against co-educational schools at primary or post-primary level? I am very interested in the comparative review and the timelines to which Dr. Sullivan referred. Ireland is unique in still having such a large number of single-sex...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality: Recommendations of the Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)
Ivana Bacik: I think that shows, if I may say, in a very positive way.