Conflict in Gaza - Order of Business, Seanad Eireann

Posted on July 24, 2014

Today I wrote to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Charles Flanagan to address the horrifying situation in Gaza. Last week in the Order of Business I took the opportunity to ask the Leader to invite Deputy Flanagan, to come to the House as soon as we return in September for a debate on the situation in the Middle East.

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Posted in: Children • Equality • Europe/International • Human Rights • Justice • News

Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2014: Committee Stage

Posted on July 16, 2014

Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2014:

Committee Stage

Wednesday, 16 July 2014

 I welcome the Minister to the House. I also welcome Gráinne O'Toole, Mohammed Younis and their colleagues from the Migrant Rights Centre, who are in the Visitors' Gallery as my guests to watch the debate. I echo the words of Senator Cullinane in commending the Migrant Rights Centre on its work on this legislation, which aims to ensure an ending of exploitative work practices.

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Posted in: Economy • Equality • Human Rights • Justice • Social Policy

Order of Business - Seanad Eireann (Tuesday, 15 July 2014)

Posted on July 15, 2014

Order of Business (Tuesday, 15 July 2014)

I join Senator Darragh O'Brien in congratulating the new Ministers of State, although I understand they have not yet been formally appointed, and offering my commiseration to those who have lost office.

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Posted in: Children • Equality • Europe/International • Human Rights • Justice • News • Social Policy • Women's Rights

Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage - Seanad Eireann

Posted on July 15, 2014

Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Tuesday, 15 July 2014)

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Posted in: Children • Equality • Human Rights • Justice • Seanad • Social Policy • Women's Rights

Order of Business - Seanad Eireann, Wednesday 9th July

Posted on July 10, 2014

Order of Business - Wednesday 9^th 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.

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Posted in: Economy • Equality • Human Rights • Justice • Social Policy

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

Posted in: Equality • Human Rights • Justice • News • Research • Social Policy

Child Protection: Motion (25th June 2014)

Posted on June 25, 2014

Child Protection: Motion (Transcript)

Senator Ivana Bacik:  I move:

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Posted in: Children • Equality • Europe/International • Human Rights • Justice • Social Policy • Women's Rights

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.

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Posted in: Children • Equality • Human Rights • Justice • News • Seanad • Women's Rights

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.

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Posted in: Children • Constitution • Equality • Human Rights • Justice • Social Policy • Women's Rights

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

Posted in: Equality • Europe/International • Health • Human Rights • Justice • Social Policy • Women's Rights