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An Anti-Climactic Budget for Climate Inaction
Following the publication of Budget 2022, Labour Party spokesperson for the environment and climate, Ivana Bacik TD has called for a more radical vision on climate, and for an ambitious carbon budgeting programme for Ireland. Deputy …
Budget 2022 a missed opportunity for a New Deal for care
Childcare package a welcome increase, but a vision for universal, public childcare lacking Additional funding to disability services welcome, but opportunity for radical change missed Following its publication, Ivana Bacik TD has said that …
Speech on Planning and Development (Climate Emergency Measures) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage
I am glad to speak on behalf of the Labour Party in support of this Bill. I am conscious that this is the third time in two days that we have had the opportunity to have a substantive debate on climate and climate-related issues. It is a …
Dáil Éireann | Statements on Climate Action
I am glad to contribute to this vitally important debate. The report from the IPCC in August warned us that we are at "code red for humanity". The UN Secretary General recently said that "The alarm bells are deafening [...] Greenhouse gas …
Worrying incidents of violent crime and anti-social behaviour in Dublin City must be addressed
Speaking following reports of increased violent crime and anti-social behaviour in Dublin’s South Inner City and other local areas, Labour TD for Dublin Bay South, Deputy Ivana Bacik, has called for the Government, local authorities and …
Speech on Data Centre Moratorium: Motion
That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — the data centre sector in Ireland is undergoing a surge in development, with approximately 70 data centres constructed, representing a 25 per cent increase on last year, a further eight under …
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