Blog Archive | Human Rights
Order of Business - Seanad Eireann, Wednesday 9th July
Posted on July 10, 2014
Order of Business - Wednesday 9th July
Senator Ivana Bacik: I echo Senator Darragh O'Brien's comments of concern and disappointment at the cancellation of the five concerts. It is not fair or appropriate to blame one official.
Senator Darragh O'Brien: He is the boss.
Senator Ivana Bacik: Permission was granted for three concerts.
Senator Darragh O'Brien: Yes.
Credibility & Legitimacy- the challenges that face social justice advocates
Posted on July 08, 2014
Credibility & Legitimacy- the challenges that face social justice advocates
Here is a YouTube link to my speech at the 'Breaking Through: The Future of Social Justice Advocacy' conference, RDS, Dublin, July 2014 hosted by the Advocacy Initiative.
http://youtu.be/l83UbjCrzAQ
Order of Business Thursday 26th June
Posted on June 27, 2014
Senator Ivana Bacik as House Leader, Order of Business Thursday 26th June.
Topics: Mental Health; Survivors of Magdalene Laundries; EU Summit Ypres; Kidney Transplant; Hme Helps; Medical Cards; Gerry Conlon tribute; Peace Process progres; Environment; Irish Dairyboard; Energy Bills; Green Paper Energy; House price increase; Bausch & Lomb workers; Baby Gavin; Walking rights; Sunbeds.
Child Protection: Motion (25th June 2014)
Posted on June 25, 2014
Child Protection: Motion (Transcript)
Senator Ivana Bacik: I move:
Press Statement: SENATOR BACIK PROPOSES MOTION TO DEAL WITH FORCED MARRIAGES
Posted on June 25, 2014
BACIK PROPOSES MOTION TO DEAL WITH FORCED MARRIAGES
Senator Ivana Bacik will later today propose a Private Member’s Motion in the Seanad on behalf of the Labour Senators asking the Government to consider removing or amending the statutory provision which allows minors to marry on the basis of a court exemption.
Senator Ivana Bacik's contribution to Ms Catherine McGuinness' Seanad adddress on Children's Rights in Ireland
Posted on June 24, 2014
Senator Ivana Bacik's contribution to Ms Catherine McGuinness' Seanad adddress on Children's Rights in Ireland, June 19th 2014.
Order of Business - Tuesday 24th June
Posted on June 24, 2014
Senator Ivana Bacik - Order of Business Tuesday 24th June.
Subjects: Gerry Conlon; Mental Health Services; Mariam Ibrahim release in Sudan; Al Jazeera NUJ Journalists. #HumanRights
Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission Bill 2014 (18th June)
Posted on June 24, 2014
Senator Bacik speaking to the Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission Bill 2014 (18th June)
Address to Seanad Eireann by Ms Catherine McGuinness
Posted on June 22, 2014
Address to Seanad Eireann by Ms Catherine McGuinness, 19th June
Senator Ivana Bacik Seconds the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2014
Posted on June 19, 2014
Senator Ivana Bacik Seconds the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2014 proposed by Senator Katherine Zappone.
10th June 2014.
http://youtu.be/F37mrnxu0OA