Results 11,421-11,440 of 11,695 for speaker:Ivana Bacik
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2008)
Ivana Bacik: I am rather uncomfortable about the apparent obsession with women's reproductive capacity that is displayed by some Members of this House. I note that Senators on the other side have expressed their support for Senator Mullen's legislation. While I do not imagine I will support it, I look forward to seeing Members on the Government side crossing the floor â one needs to put one's money...
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2008)
Ivana Bacik: We need a debate on the impact the budget cuts will have on people with disabilities.
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2008)
Ivana Bacik: The centre for deaf studies will be unable to offer training in Irish sign language and English interpretation. Even in the narrow context of the courtroom, it is very important that training for interpreters is provided so that people with hearing disabilities can participate in legal processes.
- Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2008)
Ivana Bacik: Given that this is the definition section, it is a missed opportunity not to include within it a new statutory definition of homelessness. I made this point on Second Stage. The definition of homelessness currently does not include those who are in short-term rental accommodation. A broader definition modelled on the European-wide definition to include persons who experience inadequate or...
- Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2008)
Ivana Bacik: I move amendment No. 3: In page 9, line 11, to delete "may" and substitute "shall". This amendment is intended to replace the word "may" in the section with the word "shall". This would place a legal obligation on housing authorities to provide housing services which would significantly strengthen the legal obligations provided for in section 20, on which I have tabled amendments. Section...
- Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2008)
Ivana Bacik: I echo the calls made for a debate on the economy and the position of the banks. We should have this debate rather than the debate proposed for Private Members' time on Wednesday on tourism. Important though that subject is, the economy should be a more pressing issue of concern for us at present. I note Senator O'Toole's point that there may be a cycle of fear whereby people are afraid to...
- Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2008)
Ivana Bacik: In the context of the court's decision, which is about female genital mutilation and the fear of that on return to a country of origin, I call for a debate, as a matter of urgency, on our attitude to female genital mutilation, the need for legislation to prohibit the practice in Ireland and to extend jurisdiction to where it is practised elsewhere and where there is a connection to this country.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)
Ivana Bacik: I support and will, if necessary, second the amendment proposed to the Order of Business by Senator Fitzgerald on the need for a debate on the Government U-turn on the cervical cancer vaccination programme. The impressive and inspiring Nobel prize-winning scientist who spoke on "Morning Ireland" today concluded that the vaccination programme would save lives. This makes clear what the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)
Ivana Bacik: I accept that and I want to ask the Deputy Leader whether he will support the protest in opposition to the postponement of the roll-out of the vaccination programme. Will the Deputy Leader clarify something the Leader said in the House on Tuesday in response to my question about the Climate Protection Bill which, as Members know, is before the House? Its resumed debate is extremely topical,...
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)
Ivana Bacik: What else can it be called?
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)
Ivana Bacik: On a point of information, if the Minister makes an announcement in August and backs down three months later, is that not a U-turn?
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)
Ivana Bacik: Does the Senator accept it is a U-turn?
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)
Ivana Bacik: Can we be given a time?
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)
Ivana Bacik: It is a different idea of spring from the one I had in mind, which starts in January.
- Seanad: Criminal Assets Bureau Annual Report 2007: Statements (12 Nov 2008)
Ivana Bacik: I am grateful to the Minister for giving us such a full and considered response, and I agree with his comments on the 2006 and 2007 legislation, which I also referred to earlier. He is correct in saying this legislation gave extensive powers to the gardaÃ, some of which could well be described as draconian in nature, and those powers are enough to ensure trials are likely to proceed more...
- Seanad: Criminal Assets Bureau Annual Report 2007: Statements (12 Nov 2008)
Ivana Bacik: I join others in welcoming the Minister to the House. I also welcome this opportunity to speak on the Criminal Assets Bureau, and on its 2007 report in particular. This is a topical issue today as we are all still recovering from the news of the heinous murder of Shane Geoghegan in Limerick at the weekend. His murder has shocked people in communities across Ireland. None of us can imagine...
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2008)
Ivana Bacik: I ask the Leader for a debate on the conduct of business in the Seanad. Many of us on this side have been severely critical of the absence of legislation before the House, but that does not mean we are critical of debates and statements. We all accept there are some important debates that must be had and in the course of making statements on issues we can express ourselves fully. That is...
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2008)
Ivana Bacik: I ask for a debate on the role of the Equality Authority in light of the swinging cuts that have been made. We need to have the Minister in the House to answer questions on why the authority has been singled out in this way, given the good work it has done. I am grateful to Senator Quinn for pointing out a report on page two of The Irish Times on the EU management committee on fruit and...
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2008)
Ivana Bacik: I am grateful for the time. Like every Member who has spoken today, I condemn the dreadful murder of Shane Geoghegan in Limerick and extend sympathies to his bereaved family. It is time we had a debate on how best to deal with gangland murder. The focus on sanctions and trial processes is not the most effective response for the victims of this appalling crime. We would be better placed...
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2008)
Ivana Bacik: There is a question as to why it has been singled out in this way. That must be answered. We need a debate in the House and the Minister should answer us why he is watering down the protections offered to ordinary people by the authority in this way.