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Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (17 Jan 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: I am talking to the whole Dáil. In effect, this will be a referendum on abortion rights. In a sense, that is only natural. I do not think that this Dáil has the guts or the composition to bring in abortion legislation without a massive public endorsement and a push to do so. The concept of 12 weeks will be key in the referendum. Solidarity-PBP is obviously pro-choice. It was...

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (17 Jan 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: It is ridiculous.

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (17 Jan 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: I am sharing time with Deputy Bríd Smith. I welcome the people who are in the Gallery for the debate but there are hundreds of people outside, members of the Strike 4 Repeal movement, in freezing cold temperatures, listening to the debate. Young people in this country are watching this issue like no other political issue and it will be the biggest political and social issue in 2018 and...

Leaders' Questions (17 Jan 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: He is not doing a very good job.

Leaders' Questions (17 Jan 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: Other parties have begun by referring to Joanne Hayes. I hope the political parties that contributed to the atmosphere of that time and to the witch-hunt of that woman will draw the necessary lesson, that is to say, women should have privacy and autonomy over their own lives. Five weeks ago, an all-party Oireachtas committee voted in favour of having a referendum on a simple repeal of the...

Leaders' Questions (17 Jan 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: Obviously, it is reasonable for the Oireachtas to have a debate on this issue – I have no problem with that. When that debate is finished, today or tomorrow, my next question arises. It relates to meeting the timeframe of 25 May. I imagine everyone would agree that is an optimal time to have a referendum because it would allow young people and students to vote before exams begin...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Cases (16 Jan 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: 141. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has raised the detention of a person (details supplied) with the Israeli authorities. [1331/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Cases (16 Jan 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: 142. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the detention of children by the Israeli authorities in the occupied Palestinian territories. [1332/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (16 Jan 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: 207. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures he will take to reduce the cost of insurance for taxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55075/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Catchment Areas (16 Jan 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: 392. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there is a second level school with a catchment area that covers the Rathborne, Pelletstown and Royal Canal Park area (details supplied); and the provisions for second level schools for young persons in this area. [55229/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Educational Needs Expenditure (16 Jan 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: 819. To ask the Minister for Health if he will increase the funding for an organisation (details supplied) in order to employ an education and information officer in addition to services it provides such as a helpline, counselling and advice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54934/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Data (16 Jan 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: 997. To ask the Minister for Health the number of staff in paediatric occupational therapy services in the HSE's Dublin north-west area and the area covered by the Navan Road primary care centre who are on long-term sick leave, maternity leave or other such leave; if these members of staff will have their leave covered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1197/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Data (16 Jan 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: 998. To ask the Minister for Health the waiting times for paediatric occupational therapy in the area covered by the Navan Road primary care centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1198/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Data (16 Jan 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: 999. To ask the Minister for Health the waiting times for paediatric occupational therapy services in the HSE's Dublin north-west area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1199/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (16 Jan 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: 1175. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the use of poisons for the killing of cats; if he will take measures to prevent this practice (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1039/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Dog Breeding Industry (16 Jan 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: 1520. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to introduce regulations to prevent the practice of puppy farming in view of concerns for animal welfare; the enforcement activity of his Department in this area in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55023/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (16 Jan 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: 1590. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the payments she expects to be covered by class S PRSI payments in the future; the expected timeframe for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54933/17]

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Ruth Coppinger: I welcome those in the Public Gallery. They are more than welcome. I am sure this Bill is very important to them. It is the result of years of campaign work and pressure from the deaf community. They are the people who fight for resources for their community and for the recognition of the language and the culture. The deaf community has experienced many years of discrimination and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Traveller Community (14 Dec 2017)

Ruth Coppinger: 202. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a court ruling (details supplied) will be examined to determine if recognition of Traveller ethnicity will require a legislative basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53611/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (14 Dec 2017)

Ruth Coppinger: 339. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to end charges for venesections for those with haemochromatosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53612/17]