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Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: I urge the Cathaoirleach not to worry as I am sure the invitation extends to him. I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality to the House. I, too, welcome Deputy Alan Kelly and his colleagues to the Gallery and those who have an interest in the Bill. I welcome this important Bill which was initiated and sponsored by my Labour Party colleague, Deputy Kelly, in the Dáil. The Bill...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: I will not respond to Senator McDowell's point. While we think of the number of women entrepreneurs in the alcohol industry in Ireland as a relatively modern phenomenon, in fact, throughout history women have played an integral role in the production of beer.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: Yes, indeed it does. According to this source it seems that St. Brigid herself had her hand in miraculous brewing. Given that we have had some strong cultural allusions in the many debates we have had earlier today I thought it would be nice to conclude with an 11th century Irish poem, St. Brigid’s Ale Feast. When asked what her view of heaven was St. Brigid replied:I would like to...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: I thank the Minister for his explanation. I have spoken to Deputy Alan Kelly, as the sponsor of the Bill, and I know there is no difficulty with this amendment or the other one given that they do not change the spirit - if I may use that term - of the Bill, as passed by the Dáil.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: On a point of order, because of the Minister's amendment No. 2, it is now paragraphs (a), (b) and (c).

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: I move amendment No. 48:In page 14, to delete lines 32 to 33.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: On behalf of the Labour Party group, I welcome the news that President Michael D. Higgins has announced that he will seek a second term in office. He has served this country with great distinction as our President. I hope that colleagues of all parties and none will see fit to support his candidacy for a second term. I welcome also the launch this morning by our Labour Party colleagues,...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: We, in the Labour Party, have stated our opposition to section 13 of the Bill on the basis that we believe it is an unnecessary section.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: I will.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister back. I do not think I have had the opportunity in this session.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: We, in the Labour Party, oppose section 13 on the basis that we think it is unnecessary or superfluous because it refers to the appointment of a practising barrister and practising solicitor as members.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: We debated amendment No. 14 but I withdrew it with a view to resubmitting it on Report Stage. Amendment No. 14 provides for a clearer and more succinct manner of appointment of the individual members of the commission. We stipulated that one of the non-judicial members of the commission would be nominated for appointment by the Council of the Bar of Ireland and one would be nominated for...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: It was amendment No. 14.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: We are.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: Can I make a point of order?

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: By way of assistance, the reference that Senator McDowell is making is to my amendment No. 14(2), which states:each body that makes nominations - (a) shall nominate both a man and a woman for appointment by the Government as a member of the Commission. We have incorporated a provision on gender balance into the overall scheme and provided for it in amendment No. 14. I said the amendment...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: Correct.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: Amendment No. 14.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: I will very briefly respond to the comments made by Senators McDowell and Daly. In response to Senator McDowell, with respect it would be relatively easy for the Bar Council, the Law Society and indeed the other bodies included in amendment No. 14, including the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission and so on, to nominate both a man and a woman for appointment. I do not see any...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Ivana Bacik: Yes.