Blog Archive | Justice
Senator Bacik asks for the remit of the ASAI to be extended
Posted on June 28, 2012
Order of Business Thursday, 28 June 2012
Senator Ivana Bacik: I know the Leader will address the issue of the insolvency Bill. I do not think there will be any difficulty about sitting longer to have that debate. I said previously that the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality report on the insolvency Bill, following two days of hearings, would be a useful topic for debate.
Senator Bacik echoes call for debate on Children's Rights
Posted on June 21, 2012
Order of Business Thursday, 21 June 2012
Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill 2012: Second Stage
Posted on June 13, 2012
Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill 2012: Second Stage Wednesday, 13 June 2012
Senator Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, and the opportunity to debate this long overdue legislation which has been broadly welcomed. I am also pleased it has been introduced in the Seanad first.
Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage
Posted on June 12, 2012
Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage
Tuesday, 12 June 2012
Senator Bacik welcomes the debate on a Private Members' Bill on Abortion
Posted on April 19, 2012
Order of Business
Thursday, 19 April 2012
Senator Ivana Bacik: I join my colleagues in expressing condolence to the family of the late Mr. Barry.
On the issue of corporate donations, I am glad to hear Fianna Fáil has been converted. It is a case of closing the stable door some time after the horse has bolted but none the less -----
(Interruptions)
Human Trafficking and Prostitution: Motion
Posted on April 18, 2012
Human Trafficking and Prostitution: Motion
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Senator Ivana Bacik: I welcome the Minister to the House and am glad of the opportunity to renew this debate. We had a full debate on this issue six months ago. I commend Senators Zappone, Mac Conghail and van Turnhout, as well as the other Independent Senators, for bringing the debate to the floor of the House again. They have kept everyone on their toes as regards timing and have also kept this issue at the forefront of our minds.
Senator Bacik Welcomes Final Stage of Female Genital Mutilation Bill
Posted on March 28, 2012
SENATOR BACIK WELCOMES FINAL STAGE OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION BILL
Senator Ivana Bacik, Labour Senator for Dublin University,
Wed 28th March 2012
Senator Ivana Bacik today welcomed the final stage of the Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill2011 through the Seanad. It has been passed through both Dail and Seanad and returns to the Seanad today to pass the amendments made in the Dail.
Speaking during the debate today,Senator Bacik will say:
Senator Bacik calls for debate on Banking, and on the Mahon Tribunal Report
Posted on March 22, 2012
Order of Business
Thursday, 22 March 2012
Senator Ivana Bacik: I thank Senator O'Brien for his very constructive comments on a number of issues. I agree with him that it is people's duty to pay the household charge. I disagree with him on the numbers paying. Over the coming days before the deadline of 31 March we will see an exponential rise in those paying. People always leave any payment until they absolutely have to pay it.
Senator Bacik welcomes Publication of Whistleblowers Bill, and asks for debate on the Jobs Plan
Posted on February 28, 2012
Order of Business
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
Senator Ivana Bacik: With regard to the last issue raised by Senator Darragh O'Brien, the Tánaiste gave a robust response, as reported in today's newspapers, to the assertion by Michael Link last week. The Tánaiste made it clear that it was not the case and that the fiscal compact was not negotiated in such a way as to avoid the need for a referendum. That is the answer the Senator seeks. He does not need to amend the Order of Business-----
Senator Bacik calls for debates on Waste Management, and on Blasphemy Law
Posted on February 01, 2012
Order of Business
Wednesday, 1 February 2012