Results 41-60 of 6,336 for speaker:Ruth Coppinger
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)
Ruth Coppinger: I wish to ask the Taoiseach about the fire services Bill in the context of the issues that more stringent fire safety regulations are posing for childcare facilities and community centres. He will be aware that the community centres in Hartstown and Huntstown are facing substantial bills because of these regulations. If they do not find €100,000 each, they will be under threat. On 1...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)
Ruth Coppinger: They are not double-jobbing.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)
Ruth Coppinger: Can we all ask a question on the issue?
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)
Ruth Coppinger: A Leas-Cheann Comhairle, can we all take part in the debate now?
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)
Ruth Coppinger: There were two sets of back and forth. Can we all take part?
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (17 Dec 2019)
Ruth Coppinger: 276. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on a report (details supplied) calling for the abolition of direct provision due to the impact it has on children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53196/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (17 Dec 2019)
Ruth Coppinger: 618. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the requirement will be examined for separated persons to have a separation agreement in cases in which they wish to have their name changed to their pre-marriage name on their driver licence as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53324/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Public Services Card (17 Dec 2019)
Ruth Coppinger: 723. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the requirement will be examined for separated persons (details supplied) to have a separation agreement or solicitor's letter in cases in which they wish to use their pre-marriage name on the public services card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53325/19]
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Dec 2019)
Ruth Coppinger: I wish to raise a very important issue with the Tánaiste on the minimum wage. As he is aware, his Government did not give an increase this year. There are many groups of workers who are facing into Christmas in dire stress while living on the minimum wage. There is one group that is working in community centres, and he may have seen their plight highlighted. They have a real...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Legislation (12 Dec 2019)
Ruth Coppinger: 213. To ask the Minister for Health the progress of legislation to create safe zones in the vicinity of places that provide for termination of pregnancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52299/19]
- Domestic Violence: Statements (11 Dec 2019)
Ruth Coppinger: I am sharing time with Deputy Bríd Smith. It seems to be the time of year again when the Dáil has its annual set piece on domestic violence. It is usually late into an evening. Usually, it is in the run-up to Christmas and usually it follows International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. This is also the time of year when women in violent relationships live in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Policy (11 Dec 2019)
Ruth Coppinger: 177. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on the MindOut mental health programme in secondary schools; the areas in which the programme is being implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52076/19]
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Minority Sports and Women's Participation in Sport: Discussion. (11 Dec 2019)
Ruth Coppinger: I offer my congratulations to the team on an amazing achievement. It is the first Irish team to reach a world cup final. I watched the final, as most members probably did, or at least the highlights thereof. It was a significant boost for women and women's sport as well as for hockey. Women's participation in sport is the overarching theme of this meeting. Some of the greatest figures in...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Minority Sports and Women's Participation in Sport: Discussion. (11 Dec 2019)
Ruth Coppinger: I am glad that Hockey Ireland has a more expansionary outlook because it would be a great sport for people to play. One would think that surely if we are good at hurling, we would be good at hockey because it is about hand-eye co-ordination. We were also good at cricket in the 1800s. Hockey can only get better the more people who play it. We could achieve even more. Well done again to...
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Citizens' Assembly (10 Dec 2019)
Ruth Coppinger: What about funding for the Blanchardstown refuge?
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Citizens' Assembly (10 Dec 2019)
Ruth Coppinger: How long will we have for each question?
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Citizens' Assembly (10 Dec 2019)
Ruth Coppinger: Could we have a bit longer because-----
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Citizens' Assembly (10 Dec 2019)
Ruth Coppinger: I was going to make a point about the Citizens' Assembly on gender equality. There are a huge number of issues-----
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Citizens' Assembly (10 Dec 2019)
Ruth Coppinger: -----that we are not getting a chance to raise.
- Ceisteanna - Questions: Citizens' Assembly (10 Dec 2019)
Ruth Coppinger: When will we get a chance to discuss this Citizens' Assembly?