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Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (24 Jun 2014)

Ruth Coppinger: But for the press conference held last Tuesday at 11 a.m. by the Housing Action Group, which was attended by the media, I would wager that nobody would be aware of what is contained in this Bill. People's lives will be seriously affected by the provisions of this Bill yet most people are completely unaware of it. This Bill seeks to wipe out housing wait lists and privatise housing, which...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (24 Jun 2014)

Ruth Coppinger: Where in the legislation is that written down?

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (24 Jun 2014)

Ruth Coppinger: Will it be provided for in law or by way of statutory instrument?

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (24 Jun 2014)

Ruth Coppinger: Until last Tuesday nobody on the council housing list knew the gravity of what is contained in this Bill. Section 37 is the most damaging section and is the cause of most complaint for us, including people on the housing list. It amounts to one sentence that is written ambiguously and designed to hide the gravity of what is intended. Until last Thursday the Minister of State was hesitant...

Other Questions: Domestic Violence Policy (24 Jun 2014)

Ruth Coppinger: One of my concerns was that our very old Constitution would prove an impediment to women in terms of their being able to gain access to emergency barring orders. It is quite incredible that constitutional change on property rights would take precedence over the rights of women and their lives, health and children. I hope constitutional change will not be required. What has been said just...

Other Questions: Domestic Violence Policy (24 Jun 2014)

Ruth Coppinger: I agree the refuges are a last resort but we need massive structural, cultural and social change in society in order to end violence against women, not only in Ireland but also around the world. This, however, does not absolve the Government of its responsibility to provide emergency services for women who need them. Another requirement under the convention is education in schools. A host...

Other Questions: Domestic Violence Policy (24 Jun 2014)

Ruth Coppinger: 71. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she intends to bring forward the ratification of the terms of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combatting Violence against Women and Domestic Violence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26759/14]

Other Questions: Domestic Violence Policy (24 Jun 2014)

Ruth Coppinger: When does the Government intend to sign the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combatting Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence. While this was signed in 2011 it has not yet been ratified by the Irish Government. This is an important landmark for women. Gender-based violence is at epidemic levels and one in four women in Ireland have experienced domestic violence....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (24 Jun 2014)

Ruth Coppinger: 77. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on extending the terms of reference for the mother and baby homes inquiry to include the Magdalen laundries. [26760/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Public Sector Staff Recruitment (24 Jun 2014)

Ruth Coppinger: 197. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will direct the City of Dublin Education and Training Board to reverse its decision to end the funding for the adult literacy organiser post at the TARGET project in Donaghmede, Dublin 13 when the current post holder retires; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26859/14]

Cooke Report: Statements (19 Jun 2014)

Ruth Coppinger: When this information first came to light several months ago, the Government's first reaction was to round on GSOC with the spurious excuse that it had not informed the Minister or proceeded in the correct manner. We are seeing more of this attitude today. The Taoiseach stood over the criticism of GSOC, and even though it was the perceived victim, he managed to turn it into the culprit....

Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2014)

Ruth Coppinger: They will.

Leaders' Questions (19 Jun 2014)

Ruth Coppinger: There was not one Labour Party-----

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment ) Act 1998: Motions (19 Jun 2014)

Ruth Coppinger: I wish to register the Socialist Party's opposition to the renewal of this Act, which was introduced following the Omagh atrocity. The Socialist Party in the North opposed and continues to oppose the cancer of sectarianism. Our efforts against sectarianism include building trade union responses to sectarianism. The basis for terrorism lies in the material, social and political conditions...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Home-makers Scheme (19 Jun 2014)

Ruth Coppinger: 87. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will re-examine the home-maker's scheme for those who had home-making responsibilities prior to 1994 in order that those persons are not disadvantaged in getting the State pension compared to those with caring responsibilities after 1994 (details supplied). [26429/14]

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2014)

Ruth Coppinger: This section of the Bill is totally Dickensian. The implication is that if one is poor, some kind of a stick is needed to get one to pay up. As we know, the same does not apply to the wealthy. I noted at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government today that it appears a mandatory direct deduction facility is being introduced for HAP as well and not...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2014)

Ruth Coppinger: I have just emerged from 11 years as a councillor and am au faitwith the transfer and housing situation. Before one can even think of applying for a transfer one has to be in a house for two years. The reasons for the transfer would have to be serious anti-social behaviour, violence, overcrowding or some major health issue. One does not have a snowball’s chance in hell of getting a...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2014)

Ruth Coppinger: It is a transfer list.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2014)

Ruth Coppinger: The Minister of State would be well advised to accept the amendment. The idea of a review might be a handy way to get her off the hook because there is no question that the housing assistance payment or HAP scheme will not work. This might be a good way for it to be reviewed in six months and then quietly ditched. I will not labour the points that others have made, but the private...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2014)

Ruth Coppinger: It does not say that.