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Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Committee Stage (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: Yes.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Committee Stage (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: I also think this section is very dangerous. We have already made points to the Minister and will certainly make them again on the floor of the Dáil - in particular, the removal of local residents' and councillors' ability to have a say on these developments. Having served on a council, I am aware that local planners know an area better. An Bord Pleanála is much more divorced...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Committee Stage (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: The Minister says this does not bypass the local council. If a resident or a community wants to make an observation on a planning application of over 100 houses they can, at present, write a letter and insert a cheque for €20 or do it online. It is easy enough to do and they can also get advice from councillors. What will the fee be for an individual to make an observation to An...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Business of Select Committee (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: I propose that we sit until 10 p.m. It is far too long for people to stay. If we need to reconvene in the morning that is fine.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Business of Select Committee (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: The Chairman told us to give notice if somebody is coming in to substitute for a member. If the meeting will go on that long I will have to get somebody to substitute for me.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (13 Dec 2016)

Ruth Coppinger: Is it possible to speak about this amendment or it is too late?

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.