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Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2015)

Ivana Bacik: As the leader of my group, I wish to express my sympathy to those families who were bereaved so tragically yesterday as a result of the drownings in Baltimore. Most tragically, every summer, and particularly in the summer, drowning tragedies occur, and it is appalling. It reminds us all of the need for extreme care and caution around water, beaches, lakes and rivers. I raised the issue of...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2015)

Ivana Bacik: On a point of order, that is a different Bill. That is a Private Members' Bill that I introduced, if it is the Bill to which the Senator is referring. It is not the Government Bill to give effect to the outcome of the referendum.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2015)

Ivana Bacik: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Harmful and Malicious Electronic Communications Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 Jul 2015)

Ivana Bacik: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Harmful and Malicious Electronic Communications Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 Jul 2015)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister to the House. I am pleased to support the Bill proposed by my colleague, Senator Lorraine Higgins. I commend the Senator on the work she has done on the legislation, the eloquent speech she made in proposing it and her bravery in raising this issue and speaking publicly about her personal experience. This, too, needs to be acknowledged because it can be difficult for...

Seanad: Harmful and Malicious Electronic Communications Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 Jul 2015)

Ivana Bacik: Yes.

Seanad: Harmful and Malicious Electronic Communications Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 Jul 2015)

Ivana Bacik: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Harmful and Malicious Electronic Communications Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 Jul 2015)

Ivana Bacik: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: I express my deep sympathy to the families of the Irish citizens and all those who were murdered or injured in the appalling attack in Tunisia on Friday. It was a most disturbing and brutal day. Not only were 38 people killed in Tunisia in that barbaric attack on the beach but also on the same day, a large number of people were killed in Kuwait, also apparently by ISIS extremists, and there...

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: Charities Act 2009 and Advancement of Human Rights: Discussion (24 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: I thank the representatives, both of whom have made a very persuasive case. It seems that a relatively straightforward amendment could be made. I wish to make two points. First, the current position does not exclude all those bodies who promote human rights. Mr. Ivan Cooper referred to the proviso regarding the promotion of the clause relating directly to the advancement of charitable...

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: Charities Act 2009 and Advancement of Human Rights: Discussion (24 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: There was also the point about the soft law, the guidance.

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters: Charities Act 2009 and Advancement of Human Rights: Discussion (24 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: No.

Seanad: Master Plan for the City of Dublin: Motion (24 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ann Phelan. It is always a pleasure to have her in the House and I thank her for attending to respond to the debate. I commend Senators David Norris and Feargal Quinn on proposing and seconding the motion which provides a very good opportunity for the House to debate this important issue of the living city initiative, in the context of Dublin in...

Seanad: Master Plan for the City of Dublin: Motion (24 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: I know that the Senator defends them. I behave properly and agree entirely with him that it is important that cyclists behave properly. The wearing of helmets is not compulsory. There is conflicting evidence on the merits of wearing a helmet by adult cyclists, but it should be compulsory for child cyclists.

Seanad: Master Plan for the City of Dublin: Motion (24 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: I wear a helmet. One of the really important success stories in the regeneration of central Dublin in recent years has been the Dublin Bikes initiative which was originated by my colleague, Labour Party councillor Andrew Montague. It has gone from strength to strength and the number of bikes is expanding. There has been a great increase in the number of people cycling. I refer to...

Seanad: Master Plan for the City of Dublin: Motion (24 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: In the south inner city between the canals. I previously lived in Georgian Dublin, in a rented flat in Herbert Place in Dublin 2.

Seanad: Master Plan for the City of Dublin: Motion (24 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: It is on the south side, but I spent a lot of time on the north side, too, as the Senator will be glad to hear. There are some wonderful Georgian streets. The best in Ireland is Henrietta Street which, sadly, is in a terrible state of disrepair. The Kings Inns has managed to preserve the building on Henrietta Street, but it is very sad to see the condition some of the other houses are in....

Seanad: Master Plan for the City of Dublin: Motion (24 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: I will move on to address the specific issue of the delays in EU clearance and the restrictions placed on the scheme as a result of EU requirements. A number of Senators correctly identified difficulties in the implementation of the Living City initiative, particularly in light of the resurgence of the commercial property market in inner-city Dublin. Dublin City Council's original hope that...

Seanad: Master Plan for the City of Dublin: Motion (24 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: With respect to Senator Norris, the society has expressed its support for the initiative, having also raised a number of aspects which it thinks could be improved. We are all concerned to ensure the initiative enhances the living communities in inner city areas in Dublin and other cities throughout Ireland, as well as helping to preserve our built and architectural heritage. In regard to a...

Seanad: Master Plan for the City of Dublin: Motion (24 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: The Senator should speak more often.