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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (22 Nov 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: 115. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps she has taken to make reforms of the direct provision system in view of the programme for Government commitment to reform the system; if she will consider the ending of the direct provision system for asylum seekers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35723/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (22 Nov 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: 143. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons in direct provision centres in each of the past 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36160/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Representations (22 Nov 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: 337. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has had contact with the honorary consulates of Ireland in Morocco since the death of a person (details supplied); and if he has sought reports from the consulates on the protests that have developed in various cities following the person's death. [36159/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (22 Nov 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: 449. To ask the Minister for Health the steps his Department has taken to significantly reduce the waiting lists for child psychologist services in Cork and Kerry Community Health Organisation. [36157/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (22 Nov 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: 450. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Ireland has reportedly the second lowest number of respiratory consultants in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36158/16]

Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Nov 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: The Anti-Austerity Alliance supports any attempt, including this Bill, to legislate for rogue crisis pregnancy agencies. The purpose of such agencies is not to help women. Their sole purpose is to prevent women from having abortions and to use any lies and intimidation they possibly can. These agencies are generally staffed by anti-choice volunteers, although there is a trend of late to...

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: I assume I will get an extra minute, like Deputy Burton.

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: This Bill is meant to be aimed at reforming significant inequality in school admission practices. In reality, it is more like a patient with cancer going to the doctor to seek treatment but only getting treatment for a head cold she happens to have as well. The core glaring practice of discrimination in this country in education is on the grounds of religion and religious patronage. The...

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: I did, actually. I was listening.

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: I was listening in my office. A large volume of e-mails have come to my office on this matter.

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: Deputy Byrne should stop shouting over me. The UN has also taken issue with Ireland on discrimination. I will illustrate how out of step the Government position is with the majority of people. Countless surveys have been done relating to this question. A total of 87% believed the State has a responsibility to ensure children do not experience discrimination in the school curriculum....

Questions on Proposed Legislation (17 Nov 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: The programme for Government refers to a balanced migration policy and the possible introduction of a residency reform Bill. We are taking hardly any refugees as it stands. In the case of those we have taken, the Minister's Government maintains the scandal of 4,300 people, of whom 1,600 children, in 34 centres, living in what can only be described as hell. The last Government promised...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (17 Nov 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: Why is Fianna Fáil voting to increase health insurance then?

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Private Rented Accommodation (17 Nov 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: 29. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his views on the increase in the percentage of housing owned by private landlords and the consequences for security of tenure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35423/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing (17 Nov 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: 37. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his views on the reduction in Dublin City Council's housing stock over the past five years; and his views on whether there is a need to increase the targets for local authority construction and acquisition across the greater Dublin area. [35422/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (17 Nov 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: 225. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of inspections officials in his Department made into the welfare of animals in circuses over the past year; if any welfare issues were identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35534/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (17 Nov 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: 226. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on prohibiting the use of animals in circuses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35535/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (16 Nov 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: 39. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the principle of equal pay for equal work; if he will implement this principle in the education system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35178/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (16 Nov 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: 40. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether supervision and substitution are the core duties of a teacher; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35181/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Industrial Disputes (16 Nov 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: 41. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will report on discussions being held with the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland regarding the pay and conditions of employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35182/16]