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Questions on Proposed Legislation (14 Jul 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: The House would like to know how it is done, that is all. All I am asking is if the Ceann Comhairle will just explain-----

Questions on Proposed Legislation (14 Jul 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: -----because it used to be done by group, according to size. That is all. If it is not being done like that, the Ceann Comhairle should tell us.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (14 Jul 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: It is not. I have a question and I cannot ask it.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (14 Jul 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: I assumed I would be coming in after the others, in order.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Media Pluralism (14 Jul 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: 38. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to apply the Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2014 retrospectively, to ownership of Irish media outlets as recommended in the report entitled, Media Pluralism in Ireland; given the high the high risk posed by any one person or organisation holding more than a 20% stake in the sector. [21590/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (14 Jul 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: 88. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the report by the group chaired by Mr. Peter Cassells on the funding of third level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21909/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (14 Jul 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: 89. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is opposed to increasing fees for students and student loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21910/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (14 Jul 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: 157. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide the Orkambi drug to persons with cystic fibrosis through the public health service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21649/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Expenditure (14 Jul 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: 182. To ask the Minister for Health if he will allow retrospective funding for equipment such as wheelchairs in cases where persons have bought equipment privately to avoid long waiting times for occupational therapy; if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person affected by the current situation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21788/16]

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (13 Jul 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: It is much more common in working class areas.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (13 Jul 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: It is obvious.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (13 Jul 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: It is a statistical fact. It is not the Minister of State.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (13 Jul 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: The Anti-Austerity Alliance will oppose the Bill for a number of reasons. We spoke earlier of our opposition to the citizens' assembly, which is a delaying tactic and a charade for political expedience. Having lost the argument that it should not proceed, we should now at least try to have the most representative sample of 100 members. The Minister of State has said that the use of the...

Citizens' Assembly: Motion (13 Jul 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: Just to clarify, are we discussing the amendments now?

Citizens' Assembly: Motion (13 Jul 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: The Minister of State will talk on the amendments, but nobody else will be able to do so.

Citizens' Assembly: Motion (13 Jul 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: Perhaps the Deputy is getting-----

Citizens' Assembly: Motion (13 Jul 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: Deputy Mattie McGrath should stop lecturing women.

Citizens' Assembly: Motion (13 Jul 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: Nothing.

Citizens' Assembly: Motion (13 Jul 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: I will take five minutes and Deputy Bríd Smith will take a later five-minute slot.

Citizens' Assembly: Motion (13 Jul 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: What we have before us is clear. It is a charade that the Government - both Fine Gael and the "Endapendents" - believes it had to devise. It would be laughable were it not so serious. One hundred people who presumably all have jobs and lives must gather several times and deliberate over a growing list of topics. Deputies have thrown in the Thirty-two Counties and the Green Party has...