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Seanad: International Protection Bill 2015: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2015)

Ivana Bacik: I wish to raise a point a number of us raised on Second Stage, namely, children's rights under the Bill and to ensure that the rights of children, particularly children who come into Ireland as unaccompanied minors, are adequately protected. I was very heartened to hear the Minister speak about this last night in her speech and in her response where she pointed out how much the practice has...

Seanad: International Protection Bill 2015: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2015)

Ivana Bacik: I do not want to labour the point, but section 35 should not be read in isolation. Clearly, it must be read in the context of the other relevant provisions. Section 34 applies to the personal interview and section 34(7) refers to an applicant who has not attained the age of 18. Section 14 refers to unaccompanied minors seeking international protection. In section 14(2) it is very...

Seanad: International Protection Bill 2015: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2015)

Ivana Bacik: That is not in this amendment.

Seanad: International Protection Bill 2015: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2015)

Ivana Bacik: It is unaccompanied minors.

Seanad: International Protection Bill 2015: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2015)

Ivana Bacik: We dealt with amendment No. 6 just before we adjourned.

Seanad: International Protection Bill 2015: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2015)

Ivana Bacik: At least.

Seanad: International Protection Bill 2015: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2015)

Ivana Bacik: I raised the issue of statelessness previously and stressed that we must ensure adequate procedures are in place for the identification of stateless applicants as well as some means to clarify their status. It is a major issue on which many of the NGOs working in this area have been active. I know Migrants Rights Centre Ireland has done some work on the matter. I agree in principle with...

Seanad: International Protection Bill 2015: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2015)

Ivana Bacik: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2015)

Ivana Bacik: I am sure the Leader will respond to Senator O'Brien's comments about the International Protection Bill 2015, but I remind colleagues that Members received an e-mail from the Bills Office on 27 November informing us that the deadline for submitting amendments to the International Protection Bill 2015 was one hour after the conclusion of Second Stage.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2015)

Ivana Bacik: That was in anticipation of the conclusion of the Bill last night, so we will wait. I presume it will be same when the Bill concludes tonight. What I mean is that there is no change. I agree with Senator O'Brien - those of us who were here until midnight last night have made this point many times - that this is an unfortunate feature of every year. In December, Members are faced with a...

Seanad: International Protection Bill 2015: Second Stage (2 Dec 2015)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister to the House and the introduction of the International Protection Bill 2015. Others have spoken about the timing of the introduction of the Bill. It is unfortunate that every year, and it seems to be a fact of life in the legislative calendar, we rush legislation at the end of the year and the calendar becomes overcrowded. It is unfortunate this year, in particular,...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2015)

Ivana Bacik: I concur absolutely with Senator Ó Murchú's comments on Palestine, the appalling situation there and the lack, it appears, of any move towards a resolution in the interests of the lives of civilians. Any sign that the American Secretary of State, John Kerry, and others are seeking to intervene to try to restore some form of peace or achieve some resolution is very welcome. I...

Seanad: Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) (1 Dec 2015)

Ivana Bacik: Senator Norris rightly raises a point on reasonable force. The issue has occupied or exercised the courts. It is a phrase that is well used throughout criminal justice legislation in respect of offences and the powers of the Garda. There is well established jurisprudence on how it is defined. It is determined on a case-by-case basis in terms of what is reasonable in the circumstances. I...

Seanad: Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) (1 Dec 2015)

Ivana Bacik: There is a difference, because the amendment changes the reference from the Solicitors Acts up to 2013 to the Solicitors Acts up to 2015. It is not a question of italics but the difference in year.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2015)

Ivana Bacik: I join the tributes to our colleague, Bernard Hand, who is retiring tomorrow after more than 20 years as an usher in this House. I join others who have complimented and commended Mr. Hand on his unfailing kindness, calmness and good humour. We will miss him in the House but I hope he has a very long and happy retirement. I wish him, his wife, children and grandchildren well on my own...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2015)

Ivana Bacik: I did not interrupt Senator Daly-----

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2015)

Ivana Bacik: I do not think it is appropriate-----

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2015)

Ivana Bacik: As I said, I do not think it is appropriate to be heckling, interrupting or seeking to make political capital out of the case of somebody who deserves everyone's support-----

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2015)

Ivana Bacik: -----for his sake and that of his family.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2015)

Ivana Bacik: This is a case which should be treated with respect and people should be-----