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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Eligibility (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: 83. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on changing the residency requirements for naturalisation to residency on the island of Ireland as opposed to residency just in the State (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39443/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Staff (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: 131. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will report on the recruitment of immigration officers for the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service for Dublin Airport; the number of officers to be recruited; when she expects the recruitment process to be completed; and when she expects newly recruited staff to commence employment. [39985/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Electoral Commission Establishment (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: 263. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his views on the establishment of an electoral commission to take over many of the functions related to the conduct of elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40113/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: 362. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the conflict in Yemen; and if he will report on interaction he and his officials have had with authorities in Yemen and the region regarding the conflict. [40110/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: 363. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the assistance he and his officials have given to humanitarian relief in Yemen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40111/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: 364. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has discussed the conflict in Yemen with his European Union counterparts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40112/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: 513. To ask the Minister for Health the measures he is taking to reduce the waiting time for specialist orthodontists which is currently over four years (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40031/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Sign Language (8 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: 42. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the motion passed by the European Parliament on 23 November 2016 regarding Irish Sign Language and sign interpreters (details supplied); her plans to provide for regulation and training of interpreters here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39168/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Sign Language (8 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: 43. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the recognition of the Irish Sign Language; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39169/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (7 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: It is not really a state.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (7 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: Sorry, yes.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (7 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: I have no problem with any religious leader visiting a country, but I have a number of issues with the Taoiseach's visit and the impending visit by the Pope in 2018. The Taoiseach has reportedly said church-state relations are in better shape now than they were ever before. However, we still have religious discrimination in schools and the church is still not teaching aspects of sex...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (7 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: 10. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his visit to the Vatican City State and his meeting with Pope Francis. [38586/16]

Questions on Proposed Legislation (7 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: There are other things the Taoiseach could do.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (7 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: Regarding the legislative programme and the Dáil's business schedule, how will the findings of the Citizens' Assembly be handled? At the weekend it was reported in the newspapers that there had been an argument about whether they should be dealt with by the health committee or, as the Taoiseach told us when questioned, an all-party committee on which all parties and groups would be...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: I move amendment No. 1: In page 6, between lines 6 and 7, to insert the following: “ “consent” in reference to sexual activity, means voluntary agreement to engage in the sexual activity in question, unless otherwise stated in this Act. Allowing sexual activity does not amount to consent in some circumstances— (a) a person does not consent to sexual activity...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: Members can joke about the wording but somebody who begins a sexual act and does not realise what it entails could then withdraw his or her consent. That is the point of subparagraph (h). I am willing to wait to see what the Minister produces as long as we have an opportunity to then amend it. These definitions have been suggested by people who deal with rape victims; they were not drafted...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: The Minister said she will table an amendment and, therefore, I am willing to have a look at that.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: My amendment reads as follows: In page 18, to delete lines 27 to 30 and subtitute the following: “(d) in section 9, by the substitution of the following subparagraphs for subparagraphs (i) and (ii): “(i) on summary conviction to a class A fine or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or both, or, (ii) on conviction on indictment to a fine not exceeding...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: There was a case in Galway a month or so ago in which a number of women were fined heavily in court because they had been found guilty of being sex workers. However, the people at the top are being fined relatively paltry sums. The women concerned should not have been fined. The Tánaiste says she will bring forward an amendment, but how severe will it be? It is the case that it is...