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Clarity on Cutbacks
Order of Business Senator Ivana Bacik: I echo the words of other Senators in calling for clarity on the cutbacks proposed by the Government. It is adding insult to injury to suggest serious cutbacks will be made while the House will be in …
Release of Ingrid Betancourt & Child Sex Offences
Order of Business Senator Ivana Bacik: I join other Members of the House in welcoming the release of Ingrid Betancourt and the other hostages. I pay tribute to the group in Ireland that campaigned for her release for many years and which …
Family Day in Leinster House
Order of Business Senator Ivana Bacik: I support the comments of my colleague Senator Norris regarding civil partnership. In particular, like him, I was very disappointed to read of a small rump of Fianna Fáil Senators who are opposing …
David Norris interviews Ivana on Newstalk
Ivana being interviewed by Senator David Norris on Newstalk last Sunday can be accessed here.
Extraordinary Rendition
Order of Business Senator Ivana Bacik: Given that today is International Day against Torture, will the Leader facilitate a debate in the House on the use of extraordinary rendition and the role of Shannon Airport in this appalling …
Shootings and Early Houses
Order of Business Senator Ivana Bacik: I am not sure whether there can be a bit of a credit crunch. It is like a bit of an earthquake. Either there is a credit crunch or there is not. Will the Deputy Leader arrange a debate on criminal …
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