Results 1-17 of 17 for sligo speaker:Ivana Bacik

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (2 Mar 2023)

Ivana Bacik: ...protection of our children is vital for the future of our country. Mar a deirtear, is todhchaí na tíre iad ár leanaí. We are failing some of our most vulnerable children. On Monday I visited Sligo with our local area representatives Nessa Cosgrove and Bernie Linnane. I visited an important childcare and family support service, Sligo Springboard Family Support...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (28 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: Yesterday, I had the pleasure of visiting Sligo to meet our local representatives, Nessa Cosgrove in County Sligo and Bernie Linnane in County Leitrim. As part of our meetings, we met staff and management in Sligo University Hospital. Some of the issues they raised with us are common throughout the health service and are a concern to all those working in front-line healthcare provision....

Regional Transport Infrastructure: Motion [Private Members] (9 Nov 2021)

Ivana Bacik: ...writing at a later date. Second, will the Minister of State provide a timeline for the rail spur to Shannon Airport? That question is also from Councillor Conor Sheehan. Third, Nessa Cosgrove in Sligo asked me to find out when we can expect to see real movement on the western rail corridor. That was clearly an issue of great concern to all those in Sligo and other counties in the west....

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2015)

Ivana Bacik: ...has done so much work for so long on the Joyce issue. I also congratulate Senator O'Keeffe on her work on Yeats 2015 because, just in the last few days, we have seen some very important events in Sligo to mark the opening of Yeats 2015.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 May 2015)

Ivana Bacik: ...of broadcasting and I am a fan of his. Senator Brennan referred to the IRFU hosting the women's Rugby World Cup, an announcement we all welcome. Senator Mary Ann O'Brien referred to the appalling murders in Sligo of Lord Mountbatten, his grandson and two others.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 May 2015)

Ivana Bacik: ...wife, but it would be appropriate to extend sympathies if he does. It is a sign of immense progress in the peace process that we are having this visit next week. It is very positive for Ireland, Sligo and the peace process more generally. I very much welcome that. Senator Craughwell asked for a debate on the schools building programme, which has been successful. The Government has...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2014)

Ivana Bacik: ...inquest will have been horrified to hear of the medical misadventure that led to her unnecessary and tragic death. I absolutely agree that it raises serious issues about staffing, particularly in Sligo General Hospital at the time. I am sure all colleagues wish to express sympathy to the family of Sally Rowlette, her husband and children in particular. I am conscious we had a full debate...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2014)

Ivana Bacik: .... While I know that it has been raised in the House previously, I do not think the change is as significant as has been suggested. Senator Marc MacSharry referred to the treatment of patients with diabetes in Sligo and lack of access, which may well be an issue that could be raised as a matter on the Adjournment, if he has not already done so. The Senator also proposed an amendment to...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Oct 2014)

Ivana Bacik: ...to try to arrange a debate with the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Alan Kelly, on it this term. The Senator also raised particular issues relating to the situation in Sligo and dates of works taking place. That would best be the subject of a direct communication with the Minister or a matter on the Adjournment, given that there are specific issues...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2014)

Ivana Bacik: I thank the Senator for raising the matter with me beforehand. Senator Susan O'Keeffe paid an eloquent tribute to Dermot Healy and referred to his strong Sligo connections. Many Members paid tribute to him on the Order of Business on Tuesday when I referred to his poem Serenitywhich was published inThe Irish Timeson that day which presented his work at its best. We all join the Senator in...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2013)

Ivana Bacik: ...yesterday was an utter tragedy. All of our thoughts and condolences are with their family. On a happier note I remind colleagues that today is Yeats Day. Our colleague, Senator Susan O’Keeffe, is in Sligo today and is very involved in the organisation of the day to celebrate the achievements and life of the former Senator, poet and cultural icon, William Butler Yeats. There are...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2012)

Ivana Bacik: ...as I have raised the issue of Bahrain. On a positive note, given the day that is in it, I congratulate my fellow Senator Susan O'Keeffe for initiating the inaugural Yeats Day which takes place in Sligo today on the birthday of William Butler Yeats. It is a dawn to dusk celebration which will feature music, poetry and theatre and will be launched by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2012)

Ivana Bacik: I wish Yeats Day in Sligo and Bloomsday in Dublin the best of luck. In the context of Bloomsday and Yeats Day I call for a debate on cultural tourism. I am conscious that events such as Bloomsday, and we hope also Yeats Day, bring in large numbers of tourists and visitors to different places. On the Adjournment yesterday I raised with the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2012)

Ivana Bacik: ...in Cork and 500 in Mylan in north Dublin. There was a $130 million investment by Microsoft, 280 jobs were created in Galway and Kildare by HP and 175 jobs were created by Abbott Pharmaceuticals in Sligo. A large number of job announcements in recent months are a direct result of our continued involvement in Europe and the eurozone. That is why the referendum is so important. A number of...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Feb 2012)

Ivana Bacik: ..., this is not top-down engineering of any kind. A great deal of evidence has been gathered over many years by many groups nationally, not all in Dublin, such as the 50-50 group recently formed in Sligo and 50-50 by 2020 campaigns all over Ireland. This is something women are pushing for. I have been lobbied on this by many women, as I know have others. It is not top-down. There has...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Mar 2008)

Ivana Bacik: ...with the Minister for Education and Science. We must consider this for the third level sector. I wish to mention briefly the case of Pamela Izevbekhai, a young woman from Nigeria who is living in Sligo and who is concerned about being deported back to Nigeria, where her two daughters face genital mutilation. The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform should explain why we are...