Bills & Legislation
Urgent Need for Labour’s Childcare Proposals
SIPTU report showcases future threat to childcare due to disrespect shown to workers Speaking following the launch of research by SIPTU’s Big …
Deputy Bacik Critical of Tokenistic Electricity Rebate
Speaking in the Dail today on the Electricity Costs Bill, Deputy Ivana Bacik criticised the government’s proposed €100 electricity bill rebate as being tokenistic, saying that: “A once-off €100 electricity credit is simply …
Government must build on generosity of regularisation scheme to implement Born Here Belong Here Bill
The Labour Party Spokesperson for Integration and TD for Dublin Bay South Ivana Bacik TD has welcomed the opening of the new regularisation scheme for undocumented migrants in Ireland today. Deputy Bacik said, "Today marks a very happy and …
My Speech on Violence Against Women | Statements on Violence Against Women | Wednesday, 19th January 2022
I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate, on behalf of the Labour Party. We speak today following the horrific killing of Ashling Murphy in Tullamore, County Offaly last week. At the outset, I wish to express my heartfelt …
Labour Bill to provide time off after early miscarriage to be debated using Govt time
Seanad will debate Labour’s Organisation of Working Time Act (Reproductive Health Related Leave) Bill 2021 on Thursday at 1:30pm. Legislation would ensure women could access up to 20 days paid leave in the case of early miscarriage. Up …
Revised Birth Information and Tracing Bill Welcome but with Room for Improvement
Labour TD for Dublin Bay South and member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children, Disability, Equality and Integration Ivana Bacik has welcomed the Government’s publication today of the revised Birth Information and Tracing Bill …
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