Results 361-380 of 1,725 for speaker:Chris Andrews

Written Answers — Horseracing Industry: Horseracing Industry (30 Jun 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason the taxpayer is funding prize money in horseracing here that is more than 60% higher than in England while facilities for racegoers here lag behind the standards in England. [28577/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (6 Jul 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the timeframe for the transfer of assets and equipment from St. Luke's Hospital, Dublin 6, to the Health Service Executive; the future plans for this equipment; the names of the members of the Hollywood Committee and their professions; if there was any patient input into which hospitals should be designated as cancer centres of...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (6 Jul 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 319: To ask the Minister for Transport the research carried out by his Department in respect of the possible introduction of cycle contraflow lanes in Dublin; if he will consider the introduction of a cycle contraflow scheme on a pilot basis; if not, the reason for same in view of the fact that other major European cities have such facilities; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (7 Jul 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to cancel the contract awarded to a company (details supplied) in view of the atrocity committed by the Israeli Government on 31 May 2010 in which more than ten civilians lost their lives. [29791/10]

Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jul 2010)

Chris Andrews: I welcome the opportunity to contribute on the Bill. The term "multi-unit development" is used to describe a building comprising multiple residential properties that share certain physical areas, such as car parks, halls and gardens, and certain services, including security and waste disposal. Notwithstanding Deputy Sargent's comments, the Bill will give home owners who live in multi-unit...

Written Answers — Irish Horseracing Industry: Irish Horseracing Industry (8 Jul 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason he stated that horse racing and betting are inextricably linked and mutually dependant in view of the fact that Irish racing accounts for less than 15% of the turnover of various betting companies. [30856/10]

Written Answers — Irish Horseracing Industry: Irish Horseracing Industry (8 Jul 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider linking an on-line tax to technology education here or to the country's technology infrastructure. [30857/10]

Written Answers — Irish Horseracing Industry: Irish Horseracing Industry (8 Jul 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Finance the way he will ensure that an on-line tax will be paid by all online operators and not just those who employ persons here. [30858/10]

Written Answers — Horse Racing Industry: Horse Racing Industry (8 Jul 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 591: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will substantiate the cause effect link between prize money that is at a 60% premium to the UK and the performance of the Irish training and breeding industries. [30860/10]

Written Answers — School Evaluations: School Evaluations (8 Jul 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 624: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills when a centre (details supplied) in Dublin 2 will receive the result of their whole-school evaluation which was carried out more than six months ago. [30817/10]

Credit Institution (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) (Amendment) Scheme 2010: Motion (29 Sep 2010)

Chris Andrews: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the extension of this scheme, essential in bringing certainty to the economy, businesses, many of which are struggling to keep their heads above water, and struggling ordinary people and householders. This scheme is different from the original one in that it imposes higher fees on participating institutions and no longer covers subordinated debt. The...

Credit Institution (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) (Amendment) Scheme 2010: Motion (29 Sep 2010)

Chris Andrews: Now certain groups in the Opposition do not want to listen and take that advice.

Credit Institution (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) (Amendment) Scheme 2010: Motion (29 Sep 2010)

Chris Andrews: When Deputy Rabbitte has an opportunity to contribute, perhaps he will outline if he will ignore the regulator and the regulatory structures we have put in place. The Labour Party and Fine Gael have fallen out this week. That does not bode well for future alliances.

Credit Institution (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) (Amendment) Scheme 2010: Motion (29 Sep 2010)

Chris Andrews: Perhaps the Labour Party is enjoying the warm cuddle of our embrace. Tomorrow we will receive the final costs. This Government is taking difficult steps and they are bringing certainty and stability, which I welcome.

Written Answers — Asset Transfers: Asset Transfers (6 Oct 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will confirm that all transfers of assets by a person (details supplied) to members of their family in the past six years before they were declared bankrupt will be investigated and set aside where any transfer was made with a view to avoiding obligations owed to creditors. [35240/10]

Written Answers — Redress Schemes: Redress Schemes (7 Oct 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the current position in relation to proposals for a redress scheme as requested by a group (details supplied). [35502/10]

Written Answers — Procurement Policy: Procurement Policy (14 Oct 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 48: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the procurement policy regarding schools buying equipment from non-domestic based companies and if there is a threshold and any guidance [36863/10]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (14 Oct 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in the UK VAT is not payable by schools for the purchase of musical instruments and equipment; if he would consider introducing a similar system here [36871/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (14 Oct 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide an update on the status of the planned cystic fibrosis units in St. Vincent's Hospital [36906/10]

Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (14 Oct 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation in view of the fact that companies based in Northern Ireland have the right to register for a .ie domain name, is there any mechanism in place to inform consumers that those goods and services are from Northern Ireland rather than the Republic of Ireland and his plans to put such a requirement in place [36864/10]