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Renters: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (5 Dec 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I am glad to support this motion on behalf of the Labour Party. I am happy to see this issue being raised tonight. The housing crisis, as we know, is the civil rights issue of our times here in Ireland. I think there is agreement on that across the House. It was acknowledged by the Minister in his speech that we have a crisis which is challenging for anyone seeking to rent or buy right...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2023)

Ivana Bacik: Today, we saw at last welcome progress on the long-promised gender equality referendum and announcement by the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, and the Taoiseach of the wording proposed by the Government to change the Constitution. As the former Chairperson of the Committee on Gender Equality, I very much welcome that we will see progress. It is a year since our committee presented a report to...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Dec 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I also raise the issue of the "RTÉ Investigates" programme broadcast last night. We in the Labour Party have signalled our intention to table an amendment to the planning legislation going through the Houses seeking to address this practice of manipulation and abuse of the planning system and of the withdrawal of appeals. We would like to ask whether the Government will work with us on...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Renewable Energy Generation (5 Dec 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 233. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department has communicated directly with schools in relation to newly announced plans on solar panels, of 23 November 2023; and if not, if such communications, with information about the plans, are planned. [53297/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (5 Dec 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 361. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason that recipients of the disablement pension and unemployability supplement do not receive the cost of living bonus or fuel allowance; her views on the need to provide additional supports to such persons in view of the cost of living crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53581/23]

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: No.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: A stocking filler.

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I welcome the opportunity to debate this important and long-anticipated Bill in the Chamber. We are all very conscious that the planning process has a key impact on addressing the two most major crises faced by our country today, namely the housing disaster and the climate emergency. We know we need robust and effective planning laws in order to deliver the urgently needed increased supply...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: A good deal of the Bill, as we know, restates existing provisions in previous Acts. While I was preparing for the debate on the Bill, I was reminded of a debate on one of its predecessors in 2010 when I was a Senator, namely what became the Planning and Development Act 2010, introduced by Fianna Fáil and the Green Party in government. It was found to have serious issues. However,...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I express my condolences to Victoria and the family and friends of Shane MacGowan on the sad news of his death today. We are thinking of all those who are affected. Yesterday evening, an important Labour Party Bill passed Final Stage in the Seanad. Our reproductive leave Bill will provide paid time off work for women who lose a pregnancy early in the term, and for employees who access...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (29 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I move Amendment No. 5: In page 3, after line 30, to insert the following: “Research on revision of Dáil constituencies 5.In relation to the revision of Dáil constituencies, An Coimisiún Toghcháin shall within 24 months of the passing of this Act conduct research and make such recommendations as it considers appropriate to Dáil Éireann on— ...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (29 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I move Amendment No. 5: In page 3, after line 30, to insert the following: “Research on revision of Dáil constituencies 5.In relation to the revision of Dáil constituencies, An Coimisiún Toghcháin shall within 24 months of the passing of this Act conduct research and make such recommendations as it considers appropriate to Dáil Éireann on— ...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (29 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I move amendment No. 2: In page 3, lines 26 and 27, to delete “the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage” and substitute “An Coimisiún Toghcháin”. I addressed the matter to which the amendment relates on Committee Stage. This is a technical amendment. We are simply seeking to replace the reference to the Minister with a reference to...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (29 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: That is a very similar response to one the Minister, Deputy O’Brien, offered on Committee Stage. I accept the points the Minister of State makes but, again, we are simply seeking to ensure the Bill is sufficiently future-proofed. The other two amendments we tabled are also designed for the same purpose.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (29 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I move amendment No. 3: In page 3, between lines 27 and 28, to insert the following: “(3) An Coimisiún Toghcháin shall conduct research and, within 18 months of the passing of this Act, make such recommendations as it considers appropriate to Dáil Éireann on— (a) an appropriate reconstitution of electoral divisions in the State in accordance with...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Instruction to Committee (29 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I move amendment No. 1: To insert the following after "for such constituencies": "and to make amendments to statutory provisions requiring the publication of the addresses of candidates at elections". I put forward an amendment to the motion to instruct the committee to say that there should amendments made to statutory provisions requiring the publication of the addresses of...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Instruction to Committee (29 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I am pressing the amendment.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: Gabhaim buíochas. Today, we saw news that Australia has offered a state apology to thalidomide survivors. There is now a pressing need for similar action to be taken by the Government here in respect of thalidomide survivors, approximately 40 of whom in Ireland have endured years of neglect and denial. The Australian apology underscores the moral imperative for us to take action now...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: Did the Commissioner offer to resign?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: We all continue to keep the victims of Thursday's awful attacks uppermost in our thoughts, particularly the child and care worker who are still in hospital. However, all of us, especially those of us in Dublin, are still waiting for a clear message from the Minister about what real action she and the rest of the Government are taking now to make the streets safe. We know the problem. There...