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Unless date set for Seanad sitting - Senators will seek High Court determination
Issued 6 June 2020
Labour Seanad Leader Ivana Bacik has written to the Taoiseach alongside Senator Michael McDowell and eight other Senators (including all the Labour Senators), seeking a date …
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Bacik Calls for Protection of Women's Reproductive Health in Northern Ireland
Issued 2 June 2020
Labour Party Senator Ivana Bacik has expressed her concern that current political developments could restrict abortion access for women in Northern Ireland. Senator Bacik has …
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Bacik Calls for Inclusion of Occupied Territories Bill in Programme for Government
Issued 27 May 2020
Labour Senator Ivana Bacik has called on parties currently engaged in government formation talks to ensure that the passage of the Occupied Territories Bill (2018) is …
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Senator Bacik Underlines Labour Commitment to the Palestinian Cause
Issued 15 May 2020
Senator Ivana Bacik has marked 15th May (Nakba Day) 2020 by underlining the Labour Party’s ongoing commitment to supporting the cause of the Palestinian people, saying: …
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Bacik Calls for Release of Women's Rights Activists Detained for Opposition to Saudi Male Guardianship System
Issued 15 May 2020
Labour Senator Ivana Bacik has joined others in restating her concern for women’s rights campaigners in Saudi Arabia who have been targeted and imprisoned for their …
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Senator Bacik calls for protection of freelance workers' rights on Mayday
Issued 1 May 2020
To mark May Day, Senator Ivana Bacik has called today for greater recognition of the rights of vulnerable freelance workers. Speaking today, Senator Bacik said: “Today …
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Emergency measures needed to combat domestic abuse during Covid-19 emergency
Issued 29 April 2020
With alarming reports this week about increased levels of violence against women and children in the home, Labour Senator Ivana Bacik has called on the Government to do more …
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Re-Election to the Seanad
Issued 2 April 2020
I am honoured and delighted to have been re-elected to the Seanad to represent the graduates of Trinity College/Dublin University. You will see full details of the counts and …
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Speech on Order of Business regarding new Seanad
Issued 27 March 2020
I would like to join with the Cathaoirleach in extending sympathies to Senator Ruane on her loss. I am very sorry to hear that at such a difficult time. On behalf of …
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Senator Bacik confirms Labour's view on powers of incoming Seanad
Issued 27 March 2020
Speaking today on the Seanad Order of Business in advance of the debate on the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020, Senator Ivana Bacik expressed …
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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 …
