Results 3,361-3,380 of 6,604 for speaker:Ruth Coppinger
- Business of Dáil (15 Dec 2016)
Ruth Coppinger: Yes, and so did I.
- Business of Dáil (15 Dec 2016)
Ruth Coppinger: That is a proposal.
- Business of Dáil (15 Dec 2016)
Ruth Coppinger: No.
- Business of Dáil (15 Dec 2016)
Ruth Coppinger: No.
- Business of Dáil (15 Dec 2016)
Ruth Coppinger: I also want to put a counter-proposal in respect of that Bill, particularly that the proposals on rent would be discussed and debated on the floor today. The Government is in a minority on this so I am assuming Fianna Fáil will support such a proposal and force the Government to bring these proposals onto the floor of the House. We have a Dáil. It is not the Fianna Fáil-Fine...
- Business of Dáil (15 Dec 2016)
Ruth Coppinger: It is very important.
- Business of Dáil (15 Dec 2016)
Ruth Coppinger: There may not be an opportunity.
- Business of Dáil (15 Dec 2016)
Ruth Coppinger: I have a right on the Order of Business to speak without the Leas-Cheann Comhairle interrupting me.
- Business of Dáil (15 Dec 2016)
Ruth Coppinger: It is about the issue. The point is that this is a burning issue. Threshold has said that the number of evictions over rent and other issues has increased.
- Business of Dáil (15 Dec 2016)
Ruth Coppinger: Rent rises are going to happen. The Government has created a vacuum.
- Business of Dáil (15 Dec 2016)
Ruth Coppinger: Is the Leas-Cheann Comhairle going to allow me to speak?
- Business of Dáil (15 Dec 2016)
Ruth Coppinger: If the Government withdraws this Bill today, a vacuum will be created whereby landlords will know that rents are going to increase, possibly in January. The Government has created a vacuum whereby landlords can rush through rent increases of 20% and 25%.
- Business of Dáil (15 Dec 2016)
Ruth Coppinger: We need to discuss this matter today and get it agreed, and have it made retrospective as well. The landlords are sharpening their knives to look for ways in which they can increase rents. This Bill must be discussed today. The cap should not be 4%; it should be 0%.
- Business of Dáil (15 Dec 2016)
Ruth Coppinger: That is the rate of inflation and that is what should be brought in front of the Dáil today. It is a pity the Leas-Cheann Comhairle interrupted me throughout my whole contribution.
- Business of Dáil (15 Dec 2016)
Ruth Coppinger: This is an important Bill. It is vital for people facing rent increases. The Leas-Cheann Comhairle seems to be not letting me make the point about its importance.
- Business of Dáil (15 Dec 2016)
Ruth Coppinger: We are allowed a minute to make the point without being interrupted.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (14 Dec 2016)
Ruth Coppinger: 12. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent trip to the United States. [39817/16]
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Costs (14 Dec 2016)
Ruth Coppinger: 53. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the measures she will take to reduce child care fees in view of the findings of the early years sector profile report published by Pobal (details supplied). [40124/16]
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Refugee Resettlement Programme (14 Dec 2016)
Ruth Coppinger: 54. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will report on the work her Department has completed in respect of the welfare of children of asylum seekers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40123/16]
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (14 Dec 2016)
Ruth Coppinger: 75. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when she expects the United Nations Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities to be ratified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40325/16]