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Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Mar 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: There is no Order of Business, which is unfortunate, but I again wish to raise the matter of the referendum to repeal the eighth amendment. It is still completely unclear as to when the debate on the relevant Bill will commence. This is one of the most anticipated and eagerly awaited Bills for years. Winning the referendum will be one thing but the least the Government could do is ensure...

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Mar 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: It is not clear that this is the case.

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Mar 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: We should have had an Order of Business to report on this issue.

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Mar 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: People need time. If the Dáil is to sit on Friday, then people should-----

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Mar 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: It has not been decided whether the Dáil will sit tomorrow and Friday to deal with this matter.

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Mar 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: It is not-----

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Mar 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: It is not yet known whether the House will be sitting on Friday. I am asking whether it will be.

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Mar 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: The Business Committee is meeting tomorrow. My point is that Members do not know on what days they will be here.

Topical Issue Debate: Emergency Accommodation Provision (6 Mar 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: I know.

Topical Issue Debate: Emergency Accommodation Provision (6 Mar 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: It is incredible that I the answer to my matter on homelessness does not contain one mention of building any new homes anywhere, particularly not in the capital city. In December, there were 6,097 individuals homeless. In January, there were 6,428. This means that, within one month, almost 400 people in one city were made homeless. I suspect that it is for the reason I suggested. It...

Topical Issue Debate: Emergency Accommodation Provision (6 Mar 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: So it is not related.

Topical Issue Debate: Emergency Accommodation Provision (6 Mar 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: Is there no connection between homelessness and the supply of housing?

Topical Issue Debate: Emergency Accommodation Provision (6 Mar 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: The Minister of State is aware there are now more than 9,000 people homeless in this State, that is, officially accessing emergency accommodation, although many more are also homeless. The excuses last week by the Minister were unreal and absurd and would be funny, were it not so tragic. The reason the Minister gave for the increase was that more beds having been brought into the system...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (27 Feb 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: 138. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on Ireland's relationship with the Republic of Uzbekistan; the issues that have been raised with the Uzbek authorities in the past; and his views on the human rights situation there. [9325/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Renewals (27 Feb 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: 640. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the public services card being required for applications and renewals of driver licences from 9 April 2018 in view of the fact that the process for issuing driving licences now involves applicants attending in person as part of the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9836/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (22 Feb 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: 96. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to issue a directive on the effective implementation of the right to opt out of religious instruction schools under a religious ethos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9234/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Guardians Ad Litem (21 Feb 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: 188. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will report on the regulation of the guardian ad litem service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8886/18]

Dublin Traffic: Motion [Private Members] (20 Feb 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: This is a critical issue because the capital city is obviously completely congested at key times. It was interesting that the Taoiseach got caught in a traffic jam a couple of weeks back and spoke about it taking 70 minutes from Castleknock into the city centre. God love the poor souls who live beyond Castleknock because the Taoiseach's experience would not have been as severe as theirs....

Topical Issue Debate: NAMA Portfolio (20 Feb 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: It is the Minister of State's party also.

Topical Issue Debate: NAMA Portfolio (20 Feb 2018)

Ruth Coppinger: There are two large schools included in the 60 acres. That is the Department of Education and Skills.