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Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2015
118. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Finance to outline his views on the "No" vote in the Greek referendum held on 5 July 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28157/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2015
101. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection following the pre-budget forum held on 3 July 2015 if she will increase rent supplement levels to address homelessness. [28150/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2015
100. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection following the pre-budget forum held on 3 July 2015 if she will reverse the recent changes made to the one-parent family payment. [28149/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2015
99. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her views on the need to extend breakfast clubs for school children during the summer break. [28148/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2015
98. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will report on the pre-budget forum hosted by her on 3 July 2015. [28147/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2015
73. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the measures in place to ensure new mothers who do not qualify for maternity benefit, due to not working for long enough, are not forced to return to work before their baby is six months old as a result of financial difficulty. [27999/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2015
50. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the projections for the average cost-per-person for universal health insurance; if he will report on discussions he has had on this matter; if he is considering reducing levels of cover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27648/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2015
27. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the measures his Department has taken to resolve the immediate risks to patients' health arising from the closure of the pancreas transplant unit in Beaumont Hospital in Dublin 9, and to maintain the quality of services. [27647/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2015
229. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the measures in place for the registration of homeless persons to vote; if he has provided any guidance or direction to local authorities on this matter; his plans to inform homeless persons of their entitlements to vote, and the locations they can register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27910/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2015
23. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on the ongoing opposition among the local community to the dismissal of a person at a centre (details supplied) in Dublin 5, which has resulted in a widespread boycott of the centre and demands for an annual general meeting that would allow for a new board of management to be elected, and for the person's re-instatement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27356/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2015
8. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on the discontinuation of funding for Rape Crisis Network Ireland by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency; the measures that have been put in place to ensure the data collection role played by the centre is maintained under the proposed funding plans in view of the fact that 80% of survivors of sexual violence do not contact a State body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27357/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2015
529. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 26 of 24 June 2015 if he will announce his plans on rent before the summer recess; his plans for rent certainty in greater detail; when he intends to announce his plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27359/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2015
518. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills when primary schools will have their allocations for special needs assistants for the 2015-2016 school year confirmed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27589/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2015
446. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of additional staff in the Passport Office for the summer; if he anticipates a high demand for the passport card in the autumn; and the staffing plans for this service. [27098/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2015
445. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to minimise the impact of the increased demand for passports from the Passport Office each summer. [27097/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2015
444. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in view of the greater diversity in backgrounds of Irish citizens, the steps the Passport Office has taken to better serve those applying for and renewing their passports. [27096/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2015
139. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 85 to 87, inclusive, of 24 June 2015, if he will clarify that the rounding to the nearest five cent will apply only to cash payments, and that electronic payments will remain unrounded. [27358/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2015
22. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views that the financial requirements in the guidelines for the granting of family reunification visas disadvantage younger persons who have not had the same opportunity to earn sufficient income; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27056/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2015
18. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she is in favour of permitting asylum seekers to work while their applications for asylum are being assessed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27057/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2015
15. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in view of the approval of the marriage equality referendum, if he will revise the arrangements for the spouses and children's superannuation scheme for civil servants who opted not to avail of the scheme prior to August 1984 in view of the circumstances lesbian, gay and transgender persons faced at the time but who have subsequently entered civil partnerships or plan to marry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26380/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2015
13. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide calculations as to the average effect of cost of living increases as calculated by the CPI since the advent of the economic crisis on the take home pay of public servants earning €30,000, €40,000 and €50,000; and the estimated impact of cost of living increases on the same categories of public servants during the lifetime of the Lansdowne Road agreement. [26130/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2015
232. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide a telephone line service for Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas to contact the Passport Office regarding queries from constituents. [26491/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2015
59. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will report on any possible remedy in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15, where there is a reduction in pension payments to pay back previous overpayments. [26597/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2015
58. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the method used to send inquiries regarding possible changes in circumstances for those in receipt of child benefit; if there are certain categories of recipients who receive a higher number of letters checking their status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26595/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2015
40. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 361 of 24 March 2015, his views on the fur farming review group's conclusions; if he is satisfied with the outcome of its recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26097/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2015
651. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the post office network being used to be the provider for all Government services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25730/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2015
650. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on a comprehensive commercial review of the post office network with the purpose of ensuring its viability into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25729/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2015
631. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to outline his views on a position paper (details supplied) and the recommendations contained therein; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26292/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2015
409. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health his views on whether there is an over-reliance on nursing homes due to changes in payments and services for elderly persons living at home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25732/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2015
347. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Defence the welfare of migrants taken aboard the LÉ Eithne on 22 June 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25756/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2015
224. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Finance his views on delivering a standard bank account through the post office network to increase financial inclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25731/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2015
117. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the use of religion to determine admission to schools. [25805/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2015
114. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the maintenance of religious beliefs as grounds for teachers and other workers in education to be refused employment or to be disciplined. [25806/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2015
14. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the last meeting he had with Atheist Ireland. [25818/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 June 2015
150. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 610 of 9 June 2015, when he expects Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, to finalise the action plan on improving child welfare services in direct provision centres, referred to in the reply. [25552/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2015
283. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will make the necessary investment in the National Library to ensure there is adequate fire prevention measures to protect the collections; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25215/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2015
282. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 3 of 18 June 2015, when she anticipates capital investment works in the National Archives, mentioned in her reply, to commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25214/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2015
235. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of academic staff employed by third level educational institutions during 2015 to date. [25377/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2015
234. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of academic staff employed by third level educational institutions during 2014. [25376/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2015
233. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of academic positions in third level educational institutions that have been filled through labour activation and training schemes, including, but not limited to Youthreach, JobBridge, Tús work placement initiative, JobsPlus, MOMENTUM, the vocational training opportunities scheme, Foras Áiseanna Saothair – the Irish National Training and Employment Authority, Solas, international work experience and training, Gateway and community employment since the beginning of 2015. [25375/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2015
232. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of academic positions in third level educational institutions filled through labour activation and training schemes including but not limited to Youthreach, JobBridge, Tús work placement initiative, JobsPlus, MOMENTUM, the vocational training opportunities scheme, Foras Áiseanna Saothair - the Irish National Training and Employment Authority, Solas, international work experience and training, Gateway and community employment in 2014. [25374/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2015
230. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will ensure there is financial assistance for students on education and training board courses who are not entitled to social welfare payments or other financial assistance. [25368/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2015
183. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on the 20% funding reduction fromTúsla - Child and Family Agency; if there has been a study by his Department on the impact it will have on women's aid services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25379/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2015
171. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the report (details supplied) that recommends that the weekly allowance paid to asylum seekers be increased significantly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25378/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2015
87. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Finance his plans for the monitoring of prices when one and two cent coins are phased out for cash transactions. [25230/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2015
86. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Finance if there are implications for the validity of existing one and two cent coins and coins entering the State from other eurozone countries; his views on the handling of one and two cent coins that enter circulation here, following the phasing out of the coins; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25229/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2015
85. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Finance his plans for the phasing out of one and two cent coins. [25228/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2015
26. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection in view of reports (details supplied) of rising numbers entering the private rented sector, if she will revise the cap on rent supplement. [24827/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2015
11. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection in view of the criticism of the changes to the one-parent family payment scheme by children's advocacy groups, if she will revise her plans to progress with the changes to the scheme, which will affect lone parents with children over seven years of age. [24828/15]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2015
660. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will intervene in the sale of the Alfred Beit art collection; if she will report on discussions held with the Alfred Beit Foundation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24723/15]