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Seanad: Free Speech, Homophobia and the role of the State Broadcaster: Motion [Private Members] (18 Feb 2014)

Ivana Bacik: ...encompass a range of negative attitudes and discrimination towards gay people. The barrister, Mr. Brian Barrington, has made that point powerfully. In the Dáil, our colleagues Deputies Lyons and Buttimer powerfully named their experiences of discrimination and prejudice following the outcry about RTE's decision. Through the work undertaken by the Minister for Education and Skills,...

Seanad: Presidential Voting Rights: Motion (30 Nov 2016)

Ivana Bacik: ...Party delegation in the Constitutional Convention which voted, as we know by a 78% majority in 2013, in support of the principle of extension of voter rights in presidential elections. Like Senator Buttimer, we all found the experience profoundly moving. I recall, in particular that weekend, there were not only very helpful presentations from academics such as Dr. Theresa Reidy of UCC...

Seanad: Foreign Affairs: Statements (6 Feb 2018)

Ivana Bacik: ...work, in particular as he said when Ireland becomes the chair of the Commission on the Status of Women later this year. In the brief time available to me, and so as to allow time for Senator Buttimer to speak, I wish to touch on Irish Aid. As the Minister of State is aware, the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade has been conducting a review in conjunction with the Department,...

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (15 Jul 2013)

Ivana Bacik: ...issue directly through legislation. The Joint Committee of Health and Children held lengthy hearings on the issue, in which I participated actively and I pay tribute to the Chairman, Deputy Jerry Buttimer, as others have done. We will have a respectful and intense debate in the Seanad on the terms of the Bill. I very much welcome the start of the debate in the Seanad 30 years after the...