Blog Archive | Justice
Supporters Video: Dr Mary Henry lends her support!
Posted on March 18, 2016
Supporters Video: Dr. Mary Henry was a former Dublin University (Trinity) Panel Senator, former President of the Penal Reform Trust and retired medical practitioner. In this video she talks about why she is supporting my campaign. #RepealThe8th #SE16
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYPndnzAXiQ
Many thanks to Dr. Mary Henry for her call to support my Dublin University Panel TCD Seanad Election campaign and all her years of support to me, but more importantly the issues and her own commitment to equality, health and social justice.
From the Archives: Hot Press - When Hotpress met Ivana Bacik, 2012
Posted on March 14, 2016
From the Archives: Hot Press - When Hotpress met Ivana Bacik, 2012
This article is look back on my previous interviews but more importantly talks about the sad and tragic death of 31-year-old Savita Halappanavar. Paul interviewed me as thousands were gathering at government buildings to show their disgust and outrage.
From the Archives: Hot Press - When Hotpress met Ivana Bacik, 2004!
Posted on March 14, 2016
From the Archives: Hot Press - HP Interview: Ivana Bacik, 12 May 2004
More from the archives and more from Hot press magazine, with links to several articles in the same year. This time unlike my 1997 interview I have entered my hat into the political election arena and ran in the hugely contested European elections of 2004. A disappointing year as it was the same election we lost the Citizenship Referendum.
From the Archives: Hot Press - 'Bacik to Basics' 23rd July 1997
Posted on March 14, 2016
From the Archives: Hot Press - 'Bacik to Basics' 23rd July 1997
Here is an article from 1997 courtesy of 'Hot Press' magazine, highlighting some of the starting points of my political activism and before entering the politcal representative arena, little did I know?! But I've revived this piece as it captures the essence of why I got involved in politics in the first place - to make a difference, to put equality on the agenda and keep it there! It frustrates me greatly of course that 27 years later and we're still fighting for abortion rights, but we must not give up till women stop dying or being forced into heartbreaking, potentially dangerous and vulnerable positions due to the lack of free, safe and legal access. I hope you'll give me your No. 1 Vote and I assure you I'll be campaiging hard to Repeal the Eighth Amendment as well as other existing inequalities.
Liam Fay writes;
TCD Law Soc panel for International Women's Day some of with Ireland's most accomplished women
Posted on March 10, 2016
For International Women's Day, TCD Law Society organised a panel discussion with some of Ireland's most accomplished women; comprised of individuals from diverse backgrounds who have broken barriers and consistently advocated for the status of women.
The panel included: Lian Bell, Louise O'Neill, Una Mullally, Prof. Ivana Bacik, Dr. Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain, DPP Clare Loftus, Catherine Murphy TD. The panel was chaired by Aine Lawlor.
http://www.universitytimes.ie/2016/03/at-law-soc-awe-inspiring-panel-of-eight-women-discuss-new-wave-feminism/
Youtube: Sen. Ivana Bacik running for Seanad Election 2016
Posted on March 03, 2016
Youtube: Sen. Ivana Bacik running for Seanad Election 2016
Earlier today I joined fellow Dublin University/Trinity College Dublin Panel #SeanadElection candidates in Trinity Academic Registry. There are a total of 15 candidates running and it's going to be a tough one! I hope you'll consider giving me your No.1 Vote!
Here is a short video clip. Feel free to watch and share. All support welcome!
#SE16 #Equality #SocialJustice #CriminalJustice #Education #RepealThe8th TCD Alumni
Labour Party Press Statement: ONLY LABOUR WILL TACKLE THE GENDER PAY GAP - BURTON
Posted on February 19, 2016
ONLY LABOUR WILL TACKLE THE GENDER PAY GAP - BURTON
Tánaiste Joan Burton today outlined Labour’s plans to stand up for women in the workplace, at home and in the community.
Launching Labour’s plan for equality today, Joan Burton said, if re-elected to Government, Labour will tackle gender pay issues by ensuring large companies and public sector employers make public the details their own internal pay gaps in order to stimulate stronger action towards pay equality.
The provisions in the ‘Standing Up For Equality’ plan include:
Labour Party policy launch and Repeal 8th Amendment Referendum commitment
Posted on February 18, 2016
Only Labour will deliver a referendum to repeal the 8th
The Labour Party today launched its plan to hold a referendum to repeal the 8th amendment.
Minister for Communications, Alex White, Minister for Equality, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, and Senator Ivana Bacik outlined how the party would deliver a referendum, and campaign strongly to repeal the 8th amendment, if returned to Government.
Speaking at the launch in Labour’s Campaign HQ this afternoon, Minister for Communications, Alex White, said: “It’s high time that this generation was given the right to choose – through a referendum – whether the 8th amendment should remain in our Constitution.
“No other major political party or grouping will deliver this referendum. Fianna Fáil doesn’t believe the people should be allowed to decide. Fine Gael can’t decide if the people should be allowed to decide. Sinn Féin claims to support a referendum, but will refuse to participate in government unless Gerry Adams is Taois each.
“So, there is only one choice for women and men who care passionately about this issue to recognise Labour as the one party offering an unequivocal – and realistic – pledge to deliver a referendum.”
Minister Aodhán Ó Ríordáin added: “My views and the views of the Labour Party have been very clear on this issue for some time. The constitution is no place to deal with such a complex and sensitive issue such as abortion.
“I believe there is a growing consensus on this matter and that we must ensure that we have a referendum to repeal the 8th amendment.
“The Labour Party has always led on the issues of social change and if returned to government we will deliver a referendum on this issue and replace the archaic 8th amendment with robust and pragmatic legislation such as we propose.”
Check out my end-of-term newsletter!
Posted on February 18, 2016
Spring/End-of-term Newsletter, Seanad Éireann 2016
Have you checked out the latest news and highlights from my campaigns and contributions in my newsletter! Thank you for all your support, invitations and feedback, Ivana.
Order of Business, Seanad Éireann - Raised Matters (January 28th, 2016)
Posted on January 28, 2016
Order of Business, Seaand Éireann - Raised Matters
Thursday, 28 January 2016
Senator Ivana Bacik: I am grateful to the Leader for clarifying that the Seanad will sit next Tuesday and Wednesday, no matter what happens elsewhere. I also welcome the fact that we will have statements on the Report of the Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis on Tuesday because that gives us the opportunity to read what is in the report. Having read preliminary reports of it and its key aspects, I commend all those who were on the committee for the immense work they put into producing the report. I commend to Senators an excellent article by our colleague, Senator O’Keeffe, in The Irish Times today describing the work of the committee and, in very fair terms, some of its pitfalls and positive aspects and the lessons it holds for the future. Many things are now clearer as a result of the report, in particular serious matters in terms of the behaviour of the Central Bank and the Financial Regulator, which, we are told, informed the Government in September 2008 that the six institutions covered by the guarantee were solvent. That is a critical finding. I look forward to the debate on Tuesday.
https://www.labour.ie/news/press/2016/01/28/banking-inquiry-report-demonstrates-fianna-fails-m/
I welcome the publication yesterday of the first national maternity strategy, which many of those involved in maternity hospitals, the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, midwives and others have welcomed. This strategy will move in a very welcome fashion towards a non-hospital setting for childbirth and a stronger role for midwives in childbirth, where there are no complications. Women and midwives have campaigned for that for many years.
I also welcome the publication yesterday of the new skills strategy which will lead to 50,000 new apprenticeships being created over five years. That is critical to the continued strength of the economy and its growth. It will give new opportunities for many young adults in particular.