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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]

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....

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...

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...

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?

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]

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (25 Jun 2014)

Ruth Coppinger: The Taoiseach's speech gave no signal of any change in European policies following the very clear message from the electorate throughout Ireland and Europe, where anti-austerity forces achieved major victories and many of the traditional parties of austerity were dealt a severe blow, for example, in Spain. The message from the electorate could not be any clearer. People are sick and tired...

State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2014)

Ruth Coppinger: My focus is on section 33 of the Bill which will have very serious consequences for workers in the airline sector. Why is the Minister facilitating solvent companies in taking thousands of workers out of a pension scheme, particularly when negotiations have not finished? The provisions will have a devastating impact on the workers who paid into the scheme, as they will lose up to 50% of...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2014)

Ruth Coppinger: 11 o’clock Perhaps I missed something, but I am not sure if the Minister of State has circulated the wording for her statutory instrument. It seems she has not done so. In an earlier debate she told me I was not long in the Dáil, which is true, but I do know we do not vote on the promise of something. The least that should be done is that the Minister of State provide the...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2014)

Ruth Coppinger: All of the necessary things have been done by the council to facilitate this, but, unfortunately, developers and the banking sector are not interested. The Bill is a landlord's charter. I ask the Minister of State to withdraw it, allow discussion and debate-----

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2014)

Ruth Coppinger: -----and not to leave people in the hands of landlords.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Funding (1 Jul 2014)

Ruth Coppinger: 70. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his plans to reinstate the 2009 cuts to the early childcare supplement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28006/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Funding (1 Jul 2014)

Ruth Coppinger: 85. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will ensure that a child care service (details supplied) will remain open and fully funded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28005/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Water Charges: Commission for Energy Regulation (1 Jul 2014)

Ruth Coppinger: It will take a long time to answer the questions. It would be better to group them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Water Charges: Commission for Energy Regulation (1 Jul 2014)

Ruth Coppinger: I am just saying it will take another hour or hour and a half to answer the questions. Would it not be better to group them?