Seanad Contributions
Click on the links below to view Senator Bacik’s recent contributions in the Seanad:
Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Bill 2011: Second Stage 2nd February 2012
Senator Bacik calls for debates on Waste Management, and on Blasphemy Law 1st February 2012
Senator Bacik calls for debate on Public Procurement and Professional Fees 31st January 2012
Senator Bacik Welcomes Government’s Debt and Bankruptcy Relief Plan 26th January 2012
Job Creation: Statements 19th January 2012
Senator Bacik welcomes the establishment of expert group on the ABC case 18th january 2012
Senator Bacik talks about Prospective Job Losses at Ulster Bank, and Calls for Debate with Minister for Education and Skills 12th January 2012
Senator Bacik Welcomes Jobs initiative, and asks for Debate on Adoption 11th January 2012
Senator Bacik calls for Debates on Changing Family Forms, and on Education 15th December 2011
Senato Bacik Welcomes Debate in New Year on Electoral Amendment (Political Funding) Bill 14th December 2011
Senator Bacik calls for Debates on Appointments, and on Changing Family Forms 13th December 2011
Senator Bacik asks for Debate on Conduct of Business in the House 7th December 2011
Senator Bacik calls for debate on Reports published by National Board for Safeguarding Children, the Inadequacies of State Protections, and Community Policing 1st December 2011
Senator Bacik Welcomes News that Expert Group to be Set-Up to Implement ABC Judgement 30th November 2011
Senator Bacik commends public consultation process, and calls for debate on domestic violence in the new year 29th November 2011
Senator Bacik asks the Leader for a Debate on Foreign Policy 23rd November 2011
Senator Bacik asks for Debate on St. Patrick’s Institution 16th November 2011
Senator Bacik asks for Debate on Prison Policy 15th November 2011
Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2011 10th November 2011
Gender Based Violence: Motion 26th October 2011
Senator Bacik Speaking on Housing Situation in Donaghmede, and Repeating a Call for Debate on the Keane Report 18th October 2011
Human Trafficking and Prostitution: Motion 12th October 2011
Senator Bacik asks for a Q&A Session, and Debate on Housing 11th October 2011
Statements on Finance 6th October 2011
Senator Bacik as Acting Leader conducts Order of Business 6th October 2011
Senator Bacik seeks Debate on Human Rights Issues 5th October 2011
Senator Bacik renews call for Debate on Domestic Violence 4th October 2011
Senator Bacik calls for debate on Third Level Education 29th September 2011
Company Closures: Motion 28th September 2011
Senator Bacik renews call for Debate on the Arts 27th September 2011
Senator Bacik asks Leader for Debate on International Trade 22nd September 2011
29th Amendment of the Constitution (Judges’ Renumeration) Bill 2011: Second Stage 21st September 2011
Arts Plan: Statements 21st September 2011
Senator Bacik supports September Blue Day 21st September 2011
Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Bill 2011 20th September 2011
Senator Bacik renews call for Debate on Third Level Education 20th September 2011
Senator Bacik speaking on Jobs and Innovation, and International Democracy 14th September 2011
Finance (No. 3) Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill) 13th July 2011
Registration of Wills Bill 2011 6th July 2011
Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee Stage 5th July 2011
Senator Bacik calls for a Debate on Children’s Rights 5th July 2011
Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2011 29th June 2011
Senator Bacik asks for Debate on Reconfiguration of Local Hospitals, and for Debate on Eco-Transport 28th June 2011
Senator Bacik calls for Debate on Banking, and Debate on the Promotion of Cycling 23rd June 2011
Housing Market: Motion 22nd June 2011
Senator Bacik asks Leader for Debate on Education, and Debate on Symphysiotomy 22nd June 2011
Senator Bacik calls for Debate on Asylum Reform, and Debate on White Collar Crime 21st June 2011
Senator Bacik speaking on Galvin Report, losses to senior bondholders and announcements on ABC case 16th June 2011
Expressions of Sympathy: Tributes to the late Deputy Brian Lenihan 15th June 2011
Senator Bacik speaking on the Jobs Initiative, and calling on the Leader to allow a debate on Training of Gardai 15th June 2011
Senator Bacik asks for a debate on the Report of the Smithwick Tribunal 14th June 2011
Senator Bacik calls for a Debate on Reports of Abuse 9th June 2011
Biological Weapons Bill 2010: Second Stage 8th June 2011
Senator Bacik asks for further Debate on Child Protection Issues, and on Constitutional Reform 8th June 2011
Fourth Report of the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection: Statements 7th June 2011
Senator Bacik calls for Debate into Allegations of Torture at Magdalene Institutions 7th June 2011
Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill 2011: Second Stage 2nd June 2011
Senator Bacik speaking on the first day of the 24th Seanad 25th May 2011
Mental Health (Involuntary Procedures) (Amendment) Bill 2008 24th March 2011
Senator Bacik speaking on EU Regulation on Judgements in Civil and Commercial Matters: Motion 24th March 2011
Senator Bacik speaking on Renegotiations in Europe, Nuclear Power, and Abolition of the Seanad 24th March 2011
Senator Bacik speaking on Programme For Government: Motion 23rd March 2011
Senator Bacik Calls for Debate on EU/IMF Deal, and for a Debate on the Plight of the Survivors of Magdalene Laundries 15th December 2010
Senator Bacik Opposes the Rushing of the Social Welfare Bill Through Seanad Eireann 14th December 2010
Senator Bacik calls for Vote of No Confidence in Government 8th December 2010
Speech by Senator Bacik in Seanad debate on No Confidence in Government Motion 8th December 2010
Senator Bacik calls for debate on ‘Plan B’ for Economy 2nd December 2010
Senator Bacik Accuses the Government of Bringing Down the Economy 30th November 2010
Senator Bacik speaks on Need for Continued Funding for Mental Health Services, Zombie Banks, Climate Change Bill, and the Release of Aung Sang Suu Kyi 17th November 2010
Statement: Senator Bacik calls for Debate on High Levels of Heroin Addiction 11th November 2010
National Housing Development Survey: Motion 10th November 2010
Senator Bacik Calls for Debates on Ombudsman Report, Seanad Reform, and Magdalen Laundries 10th November 2010
Senator Bacik calls for Information on Government’s Four Year Plan, and also Calls for Debate on Elections in Burma 9th November 2010
Senator Bacik Calls for Debate on Issue of Political Representation, and Seanad Reform 4th November 2010
Overcrowding in Prisons: Statements 3rd November 2010
Senator Bacik Calls for Debate on Issue of Choice in Primary School Education 2nd November 2010
Senator Bacik Welcomes Debate on Roscommon Abuse Report 28th October 2010
Senator Bacik Calling for Debate on Climate Change, and Debate on Prisons 27th October 2010
Diabetes Treatment and Management: Motion 27th October 2010
Tourism Sector: Statements 21st October 2010
Senator Bacik calls for Debate on Prisons, and on Education 20th October 2010
Senator Bacik calls for Debate on the Extent Of Cutbacks in the Upcoming Budget, and on Health Care 19th October 2010
Senator Bacik calls for Debate on Climate Protection Bill, and Requests Update on the Progress of the Civil Partnership Bill 7th October 2010
Senator Bacik seeks Debate on Alternative Proposals for the Economy 6th October 2010
Senator Bacik Condemns Decision on Iran, and Welcomes Civil Partnership Law 7th July 2010
Senator Bacik Requests Debate on Job Creation, and Questions why Irish Rail No Longer Transport Bicycles 6th July 2010
Senator Bacik supports Debate on Waste Management, and Welcomes Legal Recognition for Same-Sex Couples 1st July 2010
Senator Bacik asks for Debate on the Extension of Domestic Violence Legislation, and for a Debate on the Missing Persons Helpline 23rd June 2010
Senator Bacik welcomes Debate on Innovation and Job Creation, and Renews Call for Debate on Prison Overcrowding 22nd June 2010
Senator Bacik calls for Debate on the Future of AIB, and a Debate on the Relationship Between Church and State 17th June 2010
Senator Bacik welcomes the Saville Report, and calls for a Debate on the Report of the Mental Health Commission 16th June 2010
Banking Reports: Statements 15th June 2010
Senator Bacik calls for Debate on the Orderly Running of the Seanad 15th June 2010
Senator Bacik calls for Debate on Climate Change Legislation 4th June 2010
Senator Bacik welcomes Debate on Israeli Bombardment of Aid Ships 1st June 2010
Senator Bacik calls for a debate on the Role of The Chuch in Education, and on the Climate Protection Bill 19th May 2010
Women’s Participation in Politics: Statements 27th April 2010
Senator Bacik calls for Debate on Banking, and on the Rights of Families of Homicide Victims 21st April 2010
Senator Bacik calls for Debate on Banking Policy, and Women’s Participation in Politics 20th April 2010
Senator Bacik seeks Debate on Planning Guidelines 11th March 2010
Senator Bacik calls for debate on Women’s Participation in Politics, and a change in Liscencing Laws Regarding Good Friday 9th March 2010
Senator Bacik calls for debates on Banking, Third Level Education, and Women’s Particpation in Politics 3rd March 2010
Senator Bacik supports calls for a debate on Banking, and on Theatre Funding 2nd March 2010
Senator Bacik speaking on the Economy, Unemployment Figures, Banking, and Women’s Participation in Politics 3rd february 2010
Senator Bacik asks for Debate on Children Missing from HSE Care 2nd February 2010
Senator speaking on the report of the Garda Inspectorate, Domestic Violence and the Civil Partnership Bill 28th January 2010
Senator Bacik calls for debates on Special Needs Provision and the Patronage of Schools 27th January 2010
Senator Bacik calls for debates on Cycling, and on the University Sector 26th january 2010
Senator Bacik speaking on Seanad Reform: Motion 20th January 2010
Senator Bacik speaking on Haiti, Public Sector Pay and the Banking Inquiry 20th january 2010
Senator Bacik asks for a debate on Stag Hunting, and on the Impact of the Recent Cut-Backs 16th December 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on Seanad Reform, the Government Coalition, and the need for a debate on Assisted Human Reproduction 15th December 2009
Senator Bacik calls for a debate on the Patronage of National Schools, following the Murphy Report 4th December 2009
Report by Commission of Investigation into Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin: Statements. 3rd December 2009
Senator Bacik’s contributions to the Criminal Procedure Bill 2009 2nd December 2009
Senator Bacik seeks a debate on cuts to the Third Level Sector 2nd December 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on the Murphy Report, the Resignation of Bishops, and the Church’s Continued Role in Education 1st December 2009
Senator Bacik calls for a debate on Women’s Participation in Politics, and a debate on the Dublin Diocesan Report 26th November 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on Climate Change, Mental Health, and Seanad Conduct 12th November 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on the death penalty and religion in schools. 11th November 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on the Airline Industry and Restructuring 10th November 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on the National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009 10th November 2009
Senator Bacik seeks a debate on the use of imprisonment 9th November 2009
Senator Bacik Speaking on the Courts and Court Officers Bill 2009 5th November 2009
Senator Bacik Speaking on Consumer Protection and Gender Equality 5th November 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on Child Sexual Abuse and the Murphy Report 29th October 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on the Status of the Seanad 21st October 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on Mountjoy Prison, and the Abbey Theatre 15th October 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on Protestant and Multi-denominational Schools 8th October 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on the Expenses Scandal, and Funding for Education 8th October 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on Lisbon, the Ceann Comhairle, and NAMA 7th October 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on An Bord Snip Nua, the Ombudsman for Children, Rape Law, and the European Court of Human Rights 15th July 2009
Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009 14th July 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on the Pharmacy Issue, Gaza, the debate on Blasphemy Laws, and the Tree Stump in Rathkeale 9th July 2009
Senator Bacik’s amendment to the Enforcement of Court Orders (Amendment) Bill introduced. 8th July 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on the need for proper debate on the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009 8th July 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on Criminal Justice Legislation and Israel 7th July 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on the need for more prison places, and on the Crisis Pregnancy Agency. 2nd July 2009
Senator Bacik reiterates the need for a debate on Prison Policy 25th June 2009
Senator Bacik calls for a dabate on Prisons, and a debate on Iran. 24th June 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, the pension levy and Iran. 23rd June 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on Ownership of Schools and Educate Together 18th June 2009
Senator Bacik calls for debates on the ownership of national schools, the Climate Protection Bill, and the Civil Partnership Bill. 17th June 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on Crumlin Children’s Hospital. 16th June 2009
Senator Bacik supports a call for debate on the Ryan Report. 11th June 2009
Senator Bacik commenting on the Ryan Report. 10th June 2009
Senator Bacik commenting on the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse. 28th May 2009
Senator Bacik asking for a debate on the Climate Protection Bill 28th May 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on Adoption. 19th May 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on Gangland Crime 30th April 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on the “blasphemous libel” offence. 30th April 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on ESRI report, and Adoption Bill. 29th April 2009
Senator Bacik supporting debates on the quality of water supply, on crime and on the forthcoming Criminal Justice Bill 23rd April 2009
Senator Bacik Contributes to Debate on the Budget 9th April 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on Appointments to State Agencies and Public Bodies 8th April 2009
Senator Bacik calls for a debate on the Budget 8th April 2009
Higher Education and the Equality Authority 13th March 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on the Northern Ireland Murders 13th March 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on a Motion for Seanad Reform 11th March 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion 2009 10th March 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on the announcement of a Mini-budget and Archbishop Tutu 4th March 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on Taxation and Stem Cells 27th February 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on the Public Service Levy 19th February 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on the Middle East: Statements February 2009 18th February 2009
Senator Bacik calls for a Coherent Economic Strategy and Debate on Banking 17th February 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on the Recapitalisation of Allied Irish Banks and Bank of Ireland: Statements 2009 12th February 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on Irish Life & Permanent and Support for Special Needs 11th February 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on Child Poverty: Motion February 2009 11th february 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on “Education Matters: Statements” 10th February 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on “Stabilisation of the Public Finances” 5th February 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on the Pensions Levy and Bishop Richard Williamson 4th February 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on “Human Rights Issues: Motion” 4th February 2009
Senator Bacik speaking on attacks in Gaza and the Pamela Izevbekhai Case 29th January 2009
Senator Bacik calls for a motion on the Pamela Izevbekhai Case 18th December 2008
Senator Bacik supports calls for a Monthly Debate on the Budget, and discusses HSE Cutbacks 17th December 2008
Senator Bacik asks for a debate on the Representation of Women in Politics 11th December 2008
Senator Bacik speaking on the Waste of Public Moneys and the National Treatment Purchase Fund 27th November 2008
Senator Bacik speaking on Equality in Health Care Provision and Women’s Representation in Politics 20th November 2008
Senator Bacik speaking on the Pamela Izevbekhai Case and the effect of Budget Cuts on People with Disabilities 19th November 2008
Senator Bacik speaking on the Economy and Female Genital Mutilation 18th November 2008
Senator Bacik speaking on the Cervical Cancer Vaccination Programme 13th November 2008
Senator Bacik comments on the Paramilitary Wing of the Catholic Church and calls for a Debate on the Role of the Equality Authority 12th November 2008
Senator Bacik speaking on Gangland Murder and Equality 11th November 2008
Senator Bacik discusses a Quiet Coup Against Equality Bodies 6th November 2008
Senator Bacik speaking on Climate Change and Listed Buildings 4th November 2008
Senator Bacik speaking on Stem Cell Research at UCC 29th October 2008
Senator Bacik speaking on Universal Access and Civil Partnership 22nd October 2008
Senator Bacik speaking on “Brian’s Botched Budget” 21st October 2008
