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Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: The Deputies want to silence doctors.

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: I will not spend too long on this matter because it was dealt with comprehensively on Committee Stage. The proposers of this amendment have failed to mention that many girls - children under the age of 16 - are not supported by their parents. In many cases, it was being raped by their fathers that caused them to become pregnant. Essentially, this amendment would open the way for the rapist...

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: Some people who lost out in the nationwide debate that took place over a long period of time are not willing to accept that. They are continuing on with their old methods of harassment, abuse and intimidation. The meeting went ahead tonight, albeit in a secret location due to the actions of people who do not stand for support, consent and information. I am reminded of the Taliban attacking...

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: -----on the basis of what they have heard being said in this Chamber in recent nights.

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: We need to assure them that many doctors are willing and able to provide this service from January. Obviously, the media cannot resist a row. It reported the events of the weekend in that vein. There are enough people who are committed to providing this service. It will happen. The Minister needs to move might and main to ensure that the training of doctors takes place because they are...

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: Many doctors have a genuine fear that an ultrasound service might not be available to somebody who requires it. Of course it is not and should not be required in every situation. Affidea, which is a private X-ray company, is located in certain areas but would not have the reach that would be required. The Minister needs to move very quickly over the next few weeks to ensure it happens. I...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Dec 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: What about the workers on social welfare?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Dec 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: I would like to back up what has been said. A very large public meeting took place in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown, on this issue. Parents have done lot of research to demonstrate the need for a special school. This does not go against the policy of integration, which may comprise the initial reaction. It is actually about children who cannot integrate into the ASD units or...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Dec 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: They have.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Dec 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: The Deputy should be ashamed of himself.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Dec 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: You poor thing.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Dec 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: The Deputy should think about the women who are waiting for abortion rights.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: Yes.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: I wanted to give notice of a matter. Given the experience of dealing with the abortion legislation last week and the urgency of the Bill, we should potentially factor in a Friday sitting. I raise this with Deputies now in order that they can mentally prepare themselves for that. We should also consider the Bill on Thursday because what we saw last week was a clear attempt to delay this...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: There is something exceptional about this legislation. While all Deputies are entitled to speak for as long as they want, people have voted en masse.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: Women who are now finding out they are pregnant and who are in crisis will potentially not get a service. The Minister must provide assurance today that all of the training will be provided for doctors and everything possible will be done to ensure this service that was promised to women will be provided.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: It looks like we will need it.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (4 Dec 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: Hopefully.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Conflict Resolution (4 Dec 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: 130. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the diplomatic efforts being made to resolve the conflict in South Sudan; the humanitarian aid being made available to the victims of the conflict; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50937/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (4 Dec 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: 205. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on using county boundaries to distinguish between pupils in a feeder school in a school admissions policy (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50408/18]