Blog Archive | Human Rights
Speaking to the gathered TCD Students Union ahead of the USI #EducationIs Rally
Posted on October 08, 2014
It was great to see the Trinity College Dublin Students Union gather in Front Square ahead of the USI (Union Students of Ireland) Rally to the Dail and an honour to address the crowd.
Outside Leinster House with AIMS Ireland and others in support of women's choice in maternity care
Posted on October 08, 2014
Outside Leinster House with AIMS Ireland and others in support of women's choice in maternity care #PhilomenaCanning
'Bringing ESC Rights Home' - Amnesty Ireland Report launch
Posted on October 08, 2014
Today I attended the launch of the Amnesty International Ireland Report on ESC Rights, 'Bringing ESC Rights Home'.
Following the launch I used the opportunity through the Order of Business to ask the Leader to arrange a debate highlighting the economic, social and cultural rights that Amnesty Ireland have reported on.
Order of Business - 8/10/14
'37.1' - a short film on Section 37.1 (Employment Equality Act)
Posted on September 25, 2014
'37.1' http://youtu.be/9mGDbjq45lg
Congratulations and many thanks to Carly Hamilton for highlighting the important issues and concerns that effect LGBT lives, particularly staff in the teaching profession who currently face discrimination on the basis of their sexual orientation in religious run institutions.
Section 37.1 of the the Employment Equality Act is soon to be amended and this video captures the urgency of getting it passed soon.
Senator Bacik Welcomes Minister of State Aodhan O’Riordain's Commitment to Securing Equality Laws
Posted on September 11, 2014
I am delighted to hear the news that Minister of State Aodhan O’Riordain, Department of Justice & Equality, has this week announced his commitment to working with senators in the coming months to advance legislation that will amend Section 37.1 of the Employment Equality Act.
'Business as usual amid political inaction on abortion' - Irish Times, 20th August 2014
Posted on September 04, 2014
'Business as usual amid political inaction on abortion - Analysis: Small number of politicians not shy about taking to airwaves over controversy', Mary Minihan, Irish Times, Wed 20th August, 2014
Press coverage - Irish Times, 'Life Free From Fear' report launch
Posted on September 03, 2014
'Ireland is ‘outlier’ without legislation on hate crime; Ivana Bacik hopes ‘controversial’ proposals will be adopted by Government', Mary Minihan, Irish Times, Tues Sept 3, 2014
Press Coverage - The Journal.ie 'Calls for Ireland to legislate against online hate crime'
Posted on September 02, 2014
'Calls for Ireland to legislate against online hate crime - A new report from the University of Limerick finds Ireland to be out of step with international legislation on hate crime.' Michael Sheils McNamee, thejournal.ie
http://www.thejournal.ie/hate-crime-online-racism-ireland-new-report-1650047-Sep2014/
Newstalk Coverage: New report calls for tougher sentences for hate crimes
Posted on September 02, 2014
New report calls for tougher sentences for hate crimes
Researchers want to see the creation of new offences and longer jail terms
Senator Ivana Bacik says there is a lack of laws that deal with hate crime in Ireland...
Press coverage on Hate Crime Report Launch - Irish Times
Posted on September 02, 2014
'Longer sentences for hate crimes proposed in report - New laws urgently needed to protect vulnerable communities, Limerick academics conclude,' Mary Minihan - Irish Times, Tuesday 2nd Sept.