Blog Archive
Order of Business: Yes Equality Campaign Bus Tour Launch gets a mention
Posted on April 22, 2015
Order of Business
Wednesday, 22 April 2015
I was delighted to attend just now the launch of the Yes Equality bus which will be making a nationwide tour over the coming four weeks. It will be calling for a Yes vote in the marriage equality referendum on 22 May. We have debated this issue already in this House, of course, but I ask colleagues to keep an eye out for the bus when it visits their local area and to tweet if they see it.
#YesEquality #BusTour
YouTube Video: Marriage Equality Bill 2015 - Second Stage Contribution
Posted on March 30, 2015
Watch this short video of my Seanad contribution as I join my colleagues in support of the Marriage Equality Bill 2015 in the Second Stage debates.
A hugely proud time for all of us, for my Party, for my colleagues and for all of us who are tirelessly working to achieve equality for LGBT couples and their families.
#History #YesEquality #May22 #Referendum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAqLCNR2htc&feature=youtu.be
Sen. Ivana Bacik's Contribution - Children and Family Relationships Bill Committee Stage 2015
Posted on March 30, 2015
Senator Ivana Bacik has the floor at the Seanad Eireann debate, Committee Stage of the long awaited Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015, March 26th 2015.
Here's a short You Tube clip from my own contributions.
"Most people in Ireland who share a common sense of humanity and sense of reality support this Bill and the sensible measures in it."
#Equality #ChildrensRights #Family #Diversity
Irish Times Letter - Gender Quotas in Politics
Posted on March 11, 2015
Irish Times Letter, March 11th, 2015
Gender Quotas in Politics
Sir, – I was amused to read Derek J Byrne’s poorly informed polemic against gender quotas in politics (March 9th). I would urge Mr Byrne to read the 2009 report of the Joint Oireachtas Justice Committee on women’s participation in politics, in which we put forward the evidence-based arguments for adopting positive action measures to increase the numbers of women TDs.
'Today with Sean O'Rourke' radio interview on Labour Women Commissioned Report
Posted on February 27, 2015
'Creating a More Equal and Inclusive Society' - Labour Women Commission on Repeal of the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution (Article 40.3.3).
Labour Party Conference 2015 in Killarney, Co. Kerry
This morning I spoke on RTÉ Radio show, 'Today with Sean O'Rourke' on the Labour Women Commissioned Report and motion that Labour Party members will be voting on tonight at the Party Conference. To listen back follow the link - http://www.rte.ie/radio/utils/radioplayer/rteradioweb.html#!rii=9%3A20735524%3A15036%3A27%2D02%2D2015%3A
The Irish Examiner covered the Report and below is a link to that front page article.
'Creating a More Equal and Inclusive Society - Parental Leave & Marriage Equality' - Labour Party Conference 2015 in Killarney, Co. Kerry
Posted on February 27, 2015
'Creating a More Equal and Inclusive Society - Parental Leave and Marriage Equality'
Labour Party Conference 2015 in Killarney, Co. Kerry
Tune in on Saturday (28th February) morning from 11am-1pm when I will be on stage and in conversation with my colleagues Minister Aodhán Ó'Riordáin, Deputy John Lyons and Marie Moynihan while we discuss Parental Leave and Marriage Equality.
#LP15 #Opportunity2016 #MarRef #Equality
Order of Business – Seanad Éireann (25th – 26th February 2015) Digest
Posted on February 27, 2015
Order of Business – Seanad Éireann (25th – 26th February 2015) Digest
Contributions from Senator Ivana Bacik. Follow the links to the Oireachtas website for more details.
- Irish Cricket Team
- Central Statistics Office – good news
- Deputy Joanna Tuffy on Govt’s record on job creation ( http://www.labour.ie/blog/2015/02/25/tuffy-highlights-labours-strong-track-record-in-ta/ )
- Government creation of 80,000 jobs
- 1% drop in borrowing for Ireland
- Call for Seanad debate on Children & Family Relationships Bill 2014
- Call for debate on Child Care Provision
- Report due on new models for the ECCE Scheme
- Working parents
- Condemnation of ISIS action in northern Syria
Order of Business – Seanad Éireann (17th – 19th February 2015) Digest
Posted on February 23, 2015
Order of Business – Seanad Éireann (17th – 19th February 2015) Digest
Order of Business Digest – Contributions from Senator Ivana Bacik. Follow the links to the Oireachtas website for more details.
- Denmark shootings
- Charlie Hebdo
- Free speech
- TCD meeting on free speech
- Democracy
- Cabinet approval of Children and Family Relationships Bill
- Child-centred reform
- Small schools policy, Dept. of Education
- Labour Party Marriage Equality Referendum launch
- Alcohol awareness
- Underage drinking
- Prison escape
- Injured Prison Officers
- Gender Recognition Bill
- Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government announces €300 million housing investment programme
- European Investment Bank
- Housing Finance Agency
Section 37.1 update - Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013
Posted on February 19, 2015
Today in the Order of Business I reminded the Minister of the urgency to amend the Employment Equality Act and asked that we get an update on how soon we can see the changes that currently discriminate against LGBT identifying teachers and health workers.
I was pleased in 2013 to publish the Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013 and watch it progress through the various committee stages.
Gender Recognition Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages
Posted on February 19, 2015
http://ivanabacik.com/legislation/2015/01/21/gender-recognition-bill-2014/
I welcomed the passage of the Gender Recognition Bill 2014 through the Seanad this week - progressive change at last.
Glad to see the Government amendment providing for 2 year review and strict time frame.
#Transgender #GenderRecognition