Bills & Legislation
Government must aim to have a refuge centre in each county
Welcoming the Government’s strategy to tackle domestic, gender and sexual based violence, Labour leader Ivana Bacik said urgent delivery of refuge places must be a key priority. Deputy Bacik said: “The strategy announced by Government …
Too many people just getting by - time for emergency measures
Labour leader Ivana Bacik said the government must take its head out of the sand and implement an emergency budget to help working people who are really struggling. With one third of people just getting by, Deputy Bacik said it is unfair …
Shocking step backwards for women’s rights
Labour leader Ivana Bacik has expressed grave concern and dismay at the decision of the US Supreme Court to overturn Roe v Wade. In a week where we learned that over 200 women travelled to Britain from Ireland seeking abortion, Bacik said …
Bacik demands debate on An Bord Pleanála
Labour leader Ivana Bacik has called for a debate regarding serious allegations about An Bord Pleanála. Speaking in the Dáil, Deputy Bacik said the drip feed of information is unacceptable. With summer recess approaching, the Labour …
Ireland cannot be bullied by the Conservative Party and its political allies
As the reckless and bullish behaviour of the British government continues, Labour leader Ivana Bacik said everything must be done to ensure no hard border on the island of Ireland. Bacik said the attempt to override the Northern Ireland …
Protocol legislation is reckless and dangerous
Labour Party Leader Ivana Bacik TD has condemned the publication by the British government of legislation to unilaterally override the Northern Ireland protocol as reckless and dangerous. Deputy Bacik said: “The proposed legislation to …
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