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Disability Funding Report: Motion (18 Nov 2021)

Ivana Bacik: Hear, hear.

Disability Funding Report: Motion (18 Nov 2021)

Ivana Bacik: I thank Deputies Cairns and Canney for giving up their time. I acknowledge the presence of the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, and the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte. As a former member of the committee in my role as a Senator, I was glad to take part in some of the hearings that led to the production of this report, albeit I had to leave the committee on my election to this House before...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Home Care Packages (18 Nov 2021)

Ivana Bacik: I thank the Minister of State for his response and for setting out the Government's aspirations, but it is shocking that nearly 5,000 people, according to his figures, have been assessed and are still waiting for a carer to become available. There is no indication, although he might be able to provide it, as to how long they have been waiting. The shortage of home care workers clearly...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Home Care Packages (18 Nov 2021)

Ivana Bacik: I have sought to discuss the crisis in staffing in the home care sector and Government proposals to address it. The reason I raise this matter is because I have been contacted by a number of constituents who are extremely anxious about the current difficulties with recruiting staff to care for people in their homes. In other words, home care workers. We know that we simply do not have...

National Standards Authority of Ireland (Carbon Footprint Labelling) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Nov 2021)

Ivana Bacik: That is not true.

National Standards Authority of Ireland (Carbon Footprint Labelling) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Nov 2021)

Ivana Bacik: That is simply not true.

National Standards Authority of Ireland (Carbon Footprint Labelling) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Nov 2021)

Ivana Bacik: That is ludicrous.

National Standards Authority of Ireland (Carbon Footprint Labelling) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Nov 2021)

Ivana Bacik: This is farcical.

National Standards Authority of Ireland (Carbon Footprint Labelling) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Nov 2021)

Ivana Bacik: Rubbish.

National Standards Authority of Ireland (Carbon Footprint Labelling) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Nov 2021)

Ivana Bacik: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am glad to introduce this important Bill on behalf of the Labour Party. Following the publication of the Government's climate action plan and the conclusion of the COP26 talks in Glasgow last week, we have seen increased urgency and increased public focus on the need to take urgent measures to tackle the climate crisis and the need to...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Experiences of Migrant Communities Engaging with the Healthcare System and State Bodies: Discussion (16 Nov 2021)

Ivana Bacik: I thank all of the witnesses for their very useful presentations. It is really valuable for us to hear about the experiences of migrant communities engaging with State bodies, particularly in the context of Covid, and to hear how Covid has impacted on communities. We are all very conscious of the really disproportionate effect that Covid has had on so many migrant communities for so many...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Experiences of Migrant Communities Engaging with the Healthcare System and State Bodies: Discussion (16 Nov 2021)

Ivana Bacik: I am only getting used to it myself.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: EU Directives (16 Nov 2021)

Ivana Bacik: 138. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding, and his views on, the EU mandatory human rights due diligence directive being brought forward by the European Commission; and the steps his Department intends to take to ensure that Ireland is in a position to implement it. [56120/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (16 Nov 2021)

Ivana Bacik: 172. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the beneficial ownership of the land reservation that had been designated for the Dublin eastern bypass given the decision of the National Transport Authority not to proceed with plans for the site. [56116/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (16 Nov 2021)

Ivana Bacik: 205. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the use of fixed-term contracts for driving testers at the RSA (details supplied); and his views on the use of contracts of indefinite duration in certain circumstances at the RSA. [56119/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Nov 2021)

Ivana Bacik: 268. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding, and status of, the resumption of indoor basketball practice and games in the context of public health measures; and if there are plans to bring about a further reopening for the sport. [56118/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (16 Nov 2021)

Ivana Bacik: 651. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the operation of the maternity and infant scheme; and the position regarding the provision of adequate postnatal support services for women and babies. [56117/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Library Services (16 Nov 2021)

Ivana Bacik: 691. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will be providing updated guidelines to public libraries in respect of the use of library buildings for study and reading given the need for the use of such facilities by further and higher education students. [55731/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Pollution (11 Nov 2021)

Ivana Bacik: 39. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the role his Department plays in preventing pollution in Dublin Bay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53538/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Parks and Wildlife Service (11 Nov 2021)

Ivana Bacik: 74. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to promote biodiversity in urban centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53537/21]