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Labour Senators concerned at lack of Effective Ban on Co-Living Schemes
Issued 8 February 2021
This morning in the Seanad, Labour Senators put down a commencement matter on ‘the need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to implement a ban on …
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The need for the Minister for Housing to stop the contruction of new co-living schemes | Commencement Matter
Issued 8 February 2021
Senator Ivana Bacik: This Commencement matter is in the name of all the Labour Party Senators – Senators Hoey, Sherlock, Moynihan, Wall and me. I welcome the Minister of …
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Labour Supports #ValueEarlyYears Campaign
Issued 5 February 2021
Today, 5th February 2021 at 1:00pm, Labour Seanad Group Leader and Spokesperson for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, Senator Ivana Bacik will join early years …
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Pandemic must not delay legislation to end class discrimination
Issued 4 February 2021
The Labour Party has received an answer to a PQ suggesting that legislation to introduce classism as a tenth prohibited ground of discrimination under the Equal Status Acts …
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Speech on Order of Business: Zero Covid, National Aggressive Suppression Strategy, Childcare, Brigid's Day
Issued 1 February 2021
I will begin by wishing everyone a happy St. Brigid's Day and first day of spring. I know the Cathaoirleach has already mentioned that it is an auspicious day and I hope …
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Dublin Bay South | Change of use for the ESB HQ Museum
Issued 1 February 2021
Monday 1st February, 2021 Observations on the planning application at: 29 and 30 Fitzwilliam Street Lower and No.62 Mount Street Upper, Dublin 2 Planning Reference: 3972/20 …
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Early Childhood Education and Care – a hopeful sector let down by Government
Issued 28 January 2021
Speaking after the launch of research by SIPTU’s Big Start Campaign, Labour Spokesperson for Children, Senator Ivana Bacik has said, “’We are a sector that is full of …
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Minister must clarify criteria for new Early Learning and Childcare funding arrangements
Issued 27 January 2021
Reacting to new funding arrangements for the early learning and childcare sector announced by the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality & Integration today, Labour …
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Childcare Services | Commencement Matter
Issued 26 January 2021
Senator Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister to the House and thank him for coming in himself to take this important matter. I have raised this matter to seek clarity as to …
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Clarity needed for childcare sector as 31st January draws closer
Issued 25 January 2021
Highlighting the need for clarity regarding the childcare sector, Labour Seanad Group Leader and Party Spokesperson for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, …
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Statements on the Mother and Baby Homes Report
Issued 19 January 2021
I welcome the publication last week of the Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes. Its publication and the subsequent apology by the Taoiseach …
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Speech on Order of Business: Period Poverty, Birth Certs for Adopted Persons, Citizenship for Healthcare Workers
Issued 19 January 2021
I join with others in wishing a happy new year to all our colleagues. I also second the amendment on the period products (free provision) Bill proposed by my colleague, …
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Labour Party Publishes Information and Tracing Bill for Mother & Baby Home Survivors
Issued 19 January 2021
Bill will provide improved access to birth information and tracing for adopted people The Labour Party today published its Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2021 which …
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Citizenship applications of frontline workers must be urgently fast-tracked
Issued 18 January 2021
Labour spokesperson on Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, Senator Ivana Bacik, has called on the Minister for Justice to fast-track Irish citizenship for the …
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Survivors can’t wait until the end of 2021 for Information and Tracing Legislation
Issued 13 January 2021
Proper, robust and effective information and tracing legislation must be published as soon as possible. A timeline must be provided for survivors, legislators and civil …