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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Brexit Issues: British Irish Chamber of Commerce (1 Feb 2018)

Ivana Bacik: Daire Keogh

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Brexit Issues: British Irish Chamber of Commerce (1 Feb 2018)

Ivana Bacik: I was in London on Thursday night, hosted by HE Mr. O'Neill in the Irish Embassy at an event with 100 lawyers, under the London Irish Lawyers Associations. There is a significant number of lawyers, leading in their profession, with Irish connections either first or second generation Irish, many of whom, as Mr. O'Neill has said, have ended up in Britain after travelling abroad.

Seanad: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jan 2018)

Ivana Bacik: I wish to share time with Senator Ó Clochartaigh.

Seanad: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jan 2018)

Ivana Bacik: Go raibh maith agat.

Seanad: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jan 2018)

Ivana Bacik: That is why we are sharing time.

Seanad: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jan 2018)

Ivana Bacik: That is why we are sharing time.

Seanad: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jan 2018)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Tánaiste to the House, and I welcome our visitors in the gallery. They are very welcome here for tonight's important debate. I commend Senator Black and her colleagues in the Civil Engagement group, as well as Senator Norris, on putting forward this important Bill. I had the pleasure of attending a Sadaka conference on Palestine some months ago, at which Senator Black's...

Seanad: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jan 2018)

Ivana Bacik: I thank Senator Norris. I will pass that compliment on to him. He very strongly advocated the rights of the Palestinian people, and indeed in addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York in September 2011, in speech that was groundbreaking at that time, he stated that Ireland would support the Palestinian bid to become a full member of the UN. He repeated this position on...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jan 2018)

Ivana Bacik: I wish to let colleagues know that next Tuesday we will be launching the Vótáil 100 programme of events here in Leinster House. That is the programme of events to commemorate the centenary of women's suffrage in Ireland. This year, 2018, marks the 100th year since women achieved the right to vote in 1918. I wish to thank the Cathaoirleach, the Ceann Comhairle and members of our...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jan 2018)

Ivana Bacik: I would like to join in with others in expressing solidarity with Ms Joanne Hayes and her family in the context of the reopening of the case. I am glad to see it reopened. However, I do think a State apology would be appropriate. Like others, I was too young to know the details of the case at the time. I do remember in school hearing about it and being aware even then of the immensely...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jan 2018)

Ivana Bacik: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (17 Jan 2018)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister to the House and the opportunity to have this historic debate. I commend the members of the committee. I and the Labour Party fully support their recommendations. We have a long record of standing for repeal of the eighth amendment. The party has a record of social change issues on divorce, contraception, marriage equality and we stand by the committee's...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Post-Brexit Trade Opportunities: Asia Matters (14 Dec 2017)

Ivana Bacik: I thank Mr. Murray for his clear presentation and his precise policy recommendations, which I hope the committee will support. I add my voice to those who made the points about visas, particularly in the higher education sector. This is an ongoing issue for universities and third level colleges as they try to attract students and staff from Asian countries. Mr. Martin's point about...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Post-Brexit Trade Opportunities: Asia Matters (14 Dec 2017)

Ivana Bacik: Whom I know.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Post-Brexit Trade Opportunities: Asia Matters (14 Dec 2017)

Ivana Bacik: Yes. We have to be careful about that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Post-Brexit Trade Opportunities: Asia Matters (14 Dec 2017)

Ivana Bacik: I thank Mr. Murray.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Irish Aid Programme Review: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Dec 2017)

Ivana Bacik: I thank the Chairman for letting me in early. I thank Mr. Drummond for his excellent presentation and commend him on all the great work. Like other members of the committee, I am very familiar with the work the ONE Foundation has been doing for such a long time. It is terrific. I also thank him for giving us such a succinct presentation on the need to ensure we move to 0.7%. As Mr....

Seanad: Special Needs Assistants: Motion (13 Dec 2017)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister to the House. I second the motion. I reiterate that we are not supporting the Government counter-motion, if that needs to be emphasised. I commend my colleague, Senator Ó Ríordáin, on moving this motion on behalf of Labour Senators. It arises from his own long experience as a teacher and principal and seeing first-hand the important role of SNAs....

Seanad: Special Needs Assistants: Motion (13 Dec 2017)

Ivana Bacik: A Leas-Chathaoirligh, the amendment was not seconded.

Seanad: Permanent Structured Cooperation: Statements (13 Dec 2017)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I apologise for being late but I was watching the debate on the monitor in my office with great interest. I welcome the opportunity to debate PESCO, the permanent structure co-operation arrangement. I commend my colleague, Senator Higgins, on pressing for this debate which is coming rather late, given that the Dáil voted last week by 75...