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Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2024)

Ivana Bacik: I raised this issue in my contribution on Second Stage. There is immense concern about the issue of costs generally and about the proposals on judicial review. I echo the comments of Deputies Ó Broin and O'Callaghan about the need for greater clarity, in particular on timing. The more I speak to those engaged in planning - the stakeholders and so on - the more concern I hear about...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Mar 2024)

Ivana Bacik: ...'s dramatic statement by the former chair of the RTÉ board, Siún Ní Raghallaigh, clearly raises more questions for the Minister, Deputy Martin, and, indeed, the Government to respond to. I echo the calls that have been made for statements, questions and answers to be scheduled before the Dáil this week so we can finally put this matter to rest, because this has dragged...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Dec 2023)

Ivana Bacik: ...has to be done at home to ensure that the transition is a just one, to address the socioeconomic impacts of climate change for our poorest communities and our most disadvantaged communities. I echo the calls of my colleague, Senator Rebecca Moynihan, who has called for a task force to investigate here at home in Ireland how the climate crisis will impact on our most disadvantaged...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Nov 2023)

Ivana Bacik: ...report on job losses. Indeed, our thoughts are with all those workers in RTÉ who have learnt that one in five of them, some 400 workers, may see their jobs cut as part of these proposed cuts. I echo the words of the RTÉ trade union group and the National Union of Journalists, NUJ, in saying that the leak and the plans are a breach of trust. When the legacy of the Government is...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Oct 2023)

Ivana Bacik: ...I want to express my solidarity with the communities across Cork, notably east Cork, and west Waterford, today living with the utter destruction of yesterday's flooding from Storm Babet. I want to echo the sentiments of my colleagues, Deputy Sherlock and Councillors John Maher and Cathal Rasmussen, in paying tribute to all those who took such efforts to help people in the wake of those...

Eviction Ban Bill 2022: Motion (27 Sep 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I thank Deputy Bríd Smith and her colleagues for tabling this motion, which I am glad to support on behalf of the Labour Party. I echo the words of Deputy Ó Broin in pointing out to the Government that, unfortunately, this is another example of a cynical procedural manoeuvre that we are seeing used all too often to delay and effectively neuter Opposition Bills by pushing them off,...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Jun 2023)

Ivana Bacik: ...Minister outline the benefits of prosperity and what is effectively full employment. It is appalling therefore that in 2023 we are still seeing a lack of places where children can be kept safe. My first question echoes that posed by Tanya Ward, CEO of the Children's Rights Alliance, who has asked in response to this report how many cases of suspected abuse of children in State care...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Climate Action Plan (30 May 2023)

Ivana Bacik: ...litigation is possible here. On the development of liquefied natural gas, LNG, storage, which is an issue being discussed today by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action, I echo the calls of activists, and was glad to sign an open letter on behalf of the Labour Party, opposing the embedding of dirty fuel infrastructure in our energy system. Will the Taoiseach...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Apr 2023)

Ivana Bacik: ...badly impacted by organised crime and by the Hutch-Kinahan feud in particular. This is a really disturbing revelation about GSOC. The Garda has mounted an investigation, and that is welcome. However, I echo the calls of my colleague, Deputy Ó Ríordáin, for the establishment of an investigation of the matter independent both of GSOC and the Garda. This investigation could...

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

Ivana Bacik: I thank the Taoiseach for the response and I echo his words of commendation for the immense work of, and the bravery shown by, members of the Defence Forces, who are renowned worldwide for their commitment to peacekeeping and for the immense service they have given on missions overseas for many years. However, I also acknowledge that, as the Taoiseach has said, the findings of this report...

Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: Before I speak on this important Bill, I want to echo Deputy Wynne's words in expressing my thoughts and sympathies to the injured PSNI officer, John Caldwell, and his family, friends and community on the terrible news of the shooting last night in Omagh. I also note that tomorrow we are marking one year's anniversary of the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine. I know we had a moment's...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: First, I echo the Tánaiste's words on Ukraine as we approach the first anniversary of this horrific and brutal war. I will be speaking at the Ireland For All rally this Saturday to show solidarity with those who have come here seeking refuge. I also look forward to speaking at an event on 24 February, organised by the Ukrainian community, to mark the anniversary of the brutal war. ...

Climate Action Plan 2023: Statements (18 Jan 2023)

Ivana Bacik: ...plant some time ago and saw the mechanisms there for achieving district heating systems, and yet no resourcing is put in place to ensure that they would, in fact, be delivered. That is the real problem. To echo the sentiments of Friends of the Earth and other environmentalists, the real test for the Minister and indeed for the Government is to deliver not only ambitions but also outcomes....

Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: From the Seanad (22 Jun 2022)

Ivana Bacik: ...such an advanced stage. I am also pleased that the stakeholder advisory group and NALA are involved, as well as the weighting of the international component, which is clearly very important. I echo the comments of Deputies Cairns and Funchion about their regret on the mandatory information session. We rehearsed those points in this House and in the committee and it was also debated...

Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (30 Mar 2022)

Ivana Bacik: ...was strongly recommended, I note, by several of the submissions to the public consultation underpinning this Bill. It is an important part of a circular economy plan. The idea of right to repair was also echoed in debates which have taken place in the Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action over recent months. This Bill could do more on the issue. I have already drafted a...

Ban on Sex for Rent Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Mar 2022)

Ivana Bacik: ...to our shores seeking refuge and who may be at risk of exploitation by unscrupulous landlords. We all are very conscious of that. I am very glad the Government is supporting the Bill but I echo the calls of colleagues for a clear timeline for its introduction into law. The Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, in particular, has expressed strong support for it, which is why the Cabinet...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Ratification of Optional Protocol: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2021)

Ivana Bacik: I thank our speakers for their presentations which are very useful for the committee to hear. I echo the words of others, following Mr. Harris's points, that the lack of clear timeframe for the ratification of the optional protocol is disappointing. We have all shared our concerns about that. I appreciate that it is difficult to give an exact time line but will the Secretary General say a...

Seanad: Living with Covid-19: Statements (29 Mar 2021)

Ivana Bacik: ...theme, that is, the issue of vaccination. Last Tuesday's "Prime Time" programme, with Ms Oonagh Smith reporting on the joy of vaccination, brought home to us that there is a way through this. To echo others, we need to push that good news story more than we are. It is positive to see that as of Friday, 11% of our population had their first dose and 4.4% are fully vaccinated. We need...

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Mar 2021)

Ivana Bacik: ...born in Ireland would still be left in a vulnerable position. It is seeking clarity on the Minister's statement about her proposed change only applying to the children of parents who were legally resident in the State. I echo the centre's calls. I am disappointed that the amendment we proposed to section 2 has been ruled out of order, but Labour will continue campaigning on the born...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2021)

Ivana Bacik: I thank the Cathaoirleach for his comments about Greece's national day and echo them. I propose an amendment to the Order of Business to take No. 12 to introduce my Organisation of Working Time (Reproductive Health Related Leave) Bill before No. 1. I have spoken about this legislation before. Colleagues will know that much of the Bill is largely technical and designed to amend the...