News Archive for
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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 …
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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
