News Archive for
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Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Second Stage
Issued 20 March 2020
I would like to welcome the Minister, Deputy Harris, to the House. Along with so many others, I express my sincere sympathies to those who have been so terribly affected by …
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Coronavirus HSE updates
Issued 15 March 2020
Be sure to keep an eye out for reputable information that is constantly updated is available from www.hse.ie or from the HSE (@HSELive) and Department of Health …
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Meet the Candidates
Issued 10 March 2020
I am honoured to represent Dublin University in Seanad Éireann and am standing for re-election on my track record as an effective and tireless legislator. Over the past …
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Interview in Trinity News
Issued 7 March 2020
Seanad elections: Ivana Bacik has “unfinished business”Ivana Bacik talks Seanad reform, the Labour Party, and ensuring there is no “row back” on the progress achieved …
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Hist250: The Future of Global Development
Issued 6 March 2020
I was delighted to chair a Hist250 event on Thursday 5 March on the Future of Global Development. Professor Mary Robinson and Kumi Naidoo spoke about Climate Justice and …
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Adjournment of the Seanad
Issued 21 January 2020
Seanad Éireann debate - Tuesday, 21 Jan 2020 Go raibh maith agat, Cathaoirleach. I am delighted to speak on behalf of the Seanad Technical Group as the group leader on …
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Order of Business: Climate Action
Issued 12 December 2019
Senator Ivana BacikYesterday, Senators Norris and Gavan spoke very eloquently about the British general election. I want to add my own voice to say that I very much hope …
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Women on boards: legally binding quotas needed
Issued 11 December 2019
Responding to today’s ‘Balance for Better Business’ report showing there is still a serious imbalance for women at leadership levels in Irish companies, Labour Senator …
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Government should stop delaying progress on Climate Action legislation
Issued 6 December 2019
Labour Senator, Ivana Bacik, has called on Fine Gael and the Independent Alliance to stop delaying the progression of pieces of legislation put forward by opposition parties …
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More action needed to address human trafficking
Issued 25 October 2019
Labour Party Senator Ivana Bacik has called for stronger Government action to address human trafficking. It comes as investigations continue into the discovery of the bodies …
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Tatler Woman of the Year: Public Life Award
Issued 18 October 2019
I was delighted to receive the Public Life award at the #itwoty19
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Minister must legislate for Exclusion Zones at hospitals and clinics
Issued 24 September 2019
Labour Party Senator Ivana Bacik has called for Exclusion Zones around hospitals and clinics to be prioritised in the upcoming Dáil term. The comments come ahead of six …
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Labour’s Pay Gap Bill could be law by summer with FG support
Issued 5 March 2019
Labour Party Seanad Leader Ivana Bacik, has called on the Government as it seeks to mark International Women’s Day on Friday to use Labour legislation which is already well …
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Exclusion Zones needed to ensure safe access to abortion
Issued 18 February 2019
Labour Senator Ivana Bacik has called for swift action by the Minister for Health to tackle the issue of Exclusion Zones to protect vulnerable women who seek access to legal …
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Referendum on divorce welcome
Issued 29 January 2019
Labour Justice Spokesperson, Senator Ivana Bacik, has welcomed the government’s decision to hold a referendum on divorce. The referendum will ask people to approve an …
