Results 841-860 of 6,881 for speaker:Ruth Coppinger

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Equality Issues (10 Mar 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: 302. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on a company (details supplied) establishing a rule against the use of languages, other than English, in its workplace, and making the non-use of the English language a disciplinary matter [9934/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (10 Mar 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: 306. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of the report (details supplied), her plans to expand the number of Gardaí with access to firearms; her further plans to train more Gardaí in the use of firearms; her plans to change the weapons available to Gardaí; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9932/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Nuclear Disarmament Initiative (10 Mar 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: 450. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the talks with Iran over nuclear capabilities. [10254/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (10 Mar 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: 452. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the murder of the Russian opposition political leader, Mr. Boris Nemstov; his further views on the political situation in the Russian Federation following Mr Nemestov's death; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10274/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (10 Mar 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: 454. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 138 of 1 October 2014, if he will report on progress, on reaching the target of 0.7% of Gross Domestic Product on overseas aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10353/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (10 Mar 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: 455. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the Government's position on, and aims for, the United Nation's third International Conference on Financing for Development to be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in July 2015; if he will report on the preparations being made by his Department in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10354/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Sustainable Development Strategy (10 Mar 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: 456. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the Government's position on, and aims for, the United Nation's Special Summit on Sustainable Development, in New York, United States of America, in September 2015; if he will report on the preparations being made by his Department, in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10355/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Reform (10 Mar 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: 531. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the abolition of town councils and borough councils; his further views on re-introducing these bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10255/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Consumer Protection (10 Mar 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: 561. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the decision of the European Commission to delay the ending of mobile phone roaming charges. [10517/15]

Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge: Statements (11 Mar 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: I am sorry I have to speak in English but I am probably representing the majority of the population, who do not have sufficient confidence and ability to speak in Irish. In Stratéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge, there are many very high-minded aims and ambitious targets to increase the use of the Irish language but we must be extremely sober as well. The document states that Ireland is a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Licensing (11 Mar 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: 105. To ask the Minister for Health if he will change the status of NorLevo (details supplied), currently licensed by the Health Regulatory Association, as being available only from behind the counter in pharmacies to allow women to avail of the product without the required consultation and approval of a pharmacist; and his views on the matter [10686/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Waste Management Regulations (11 Mar 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: 144. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the measures that have been taken to ensure that waste operators comply with Environmental Protection Agency environmental standards. [10694/15]

Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Report Stage (12 Mar 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: I realise there is not much time and I may come back to the subject at a later stage. This is an extremely important debate and some issues that have been raised need a lot of debate. The previous speaker said there was not equality between fathers and mothers. He is dead right and we all know where most of the inequality lies. It lies in the fact that one in five women is a victim of...

Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (12 Mar 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: I said it was one in five.

Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (12 Mar 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: I did not say it was the majority. Do not misrepresent me.

Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (12 Mar 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: There are a number of amendments.

Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (12 Mar 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: No. In fairness to the Minister, there are a lot of issues. I would like to come in after the Minister has replied because I adjourned earlier.

Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (12 Mar 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: This is quite a complex issue and I want to clarify a few things. I do not agree that a father should have to live with a mother to gain guardianship. The law does not state that. I do not agree with the provision and I have raised questions about it because it is arbitrary and gives extra rights to somebody who lived with a woman, but that does not mean he is a suitable father. My...

Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (12 Mar 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: I was speaking before the break for Leaders' Questions but I was cut off.

Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (12 Mar 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: Okay, although it is difficult to make a point of disagreement in two minutes.