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Journalists in Conflicts across the World: Statements (24 May 2022)

Chris Andrews: Yes, but there are no consequences.

Journalists in Conflicts across the World: Statements (24 May 2022)

Chris Andrews: There are no consequences for Israel. It can commit whatever terror it likes. It executed Shireen. What were the consequences for this? Nothing. There are no consequences because the Government is not willing to stand up to Europe and the Israelis and face them down and state we will pass the occupied territories Bill. There have to be consequences for Israeli terror. This is not what...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Refugee Resettlement Programme (24 May 2022)

Chris Andrews: Built in 1893, the Royal City of Dublin Hospital on Upper Baggot Street, more commonly known as Baggot Street hospital, was a main centre of care for a large part of the south-inner city for almost 100 years before the acute services were transferred to St. James's Hospital in 1986. Despite its current state of disrepair, this building stretching 5,600 sq. m is still stunning to look at....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Refugee Resettlement Programme (24 May 2022)

Chris Andrews: The Government did not need a report to tell us the building is uninhabitable because a cursory look confirms it is not fit for anybody to live in. There is a development company that is willing to give labour for free and make it habitable. It wants to work with fire safety people to ensure it is habitable and safe. It could be used on an emergency basis and it is not a long-term solution...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Refugee Resettlement Programme (24 May 2022)

Chris Andrews: It could have been redeveloped for Dublin's homeless population.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Language (25 May 2022)

Chris Andrews: 18. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason that new signage in Pearse Station, Dublin 2 and Connolly Station, Dublin 1 is monolingual without any Irish language translation; and if the matter will be rectified. [26817/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (25 May 2022)

Chris Andrews: 211. To ask the Minister for Health if Irishtown Primary Care Centre is carrying out blood tests for attending patients; and if not, the reason for same. [26706/22]

Transport, Accelerating Sustainable Mobility: Statements (31 May 2022)

Chris Andrews: Unsurprisingly, I agree with my colleague Deputy O'Rourke, who said the Minister for Transport should have come in here today and briefed us on the shambles that is Dublin Airport and the queues there. It is horrific for people planning to go away. There is no clarity. It is an absolute shambles. The Minister of State himself would know that. It must be embarrassing to be working in the...

Adaption Grants for Older People and People with a Disability: Motion [Private Members] (1 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: I acknowledge the motion and congratulate the Regional Group. These grants have a huge impact on the quality of life of many older people and individuals with disabilities. These grants are important in keeping people at home. It gives them a chance to live independently and it also keeps the pressure off the hospitals. It is a win-win for everybody. We only have to imagine what the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (31 May 2022)

Chris Andrews: 135. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if public bus routes could be reinstated on Beach Road, Sandymount, Dublin 4. [27798/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Child Protection (31 May 2022)

Chris Andrews: 211. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of safeguarding 1 child welfare and protection basic awareness workshop courses that were completed in each of the years 2018 to 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27980/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (31 May 2022)

Chris Andrews: 212. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the grants that were issued to a college (details supplied) over the past five year from the Department; the terms and conditions in the granting of capital grants for sports facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27981/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Oideachas trí Ghaeilge (31 May 2022)

Chris Andrews: 396. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills an bhfuil sí ar an eolas go bhfuil 128 ndalta idir scoileanna (sonraí tughtha) ag fágáil rang a 6 gach bliain agus go bhfuil an figiúr sin le fás go 197; an gceapann an tAire go bhfuil sé sásúil nach bhfuil aon Ghaelcholáiste ar fáil do na daltaí sin ar fad ina scoilcheantar féin...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Child Abuse (2 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this important matter. As the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, may recall, it is not the first time I have raised this particular issue and the concerns I have around St. John Ambulance Ireland in the Dáil. Most people will be familiar with the positive image this organisation aims to promote. When we see them at a wide range of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Child Abuse (2 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: I acknowledge and appreciate that the Minister has been very engaged with the process and has met survivors. They have all spoken very highly of the Minister's role in this. I accept that he does not have a direct role in the report and its publication but when does the Minister think the Shannon report will be published? It is essential that it be made public and that survivors have...

Urban Regeneration Report: Motion (2 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: I thank and commend the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage for its work on this report. Regeneration is particularly important in the south inner city, in particular the constituency of Dublin Bay South. When we talk about regeneration and derelict sites, we have to consider that Dublin City Council has residents living in overcrowded conditions every day on what can...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (2 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: 234. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts that have been made to improve the Oireachtas Passport Helpline; the position of his Department on the opening of a dedicated Passport Office either in Belfast or Dundalk. [28558/22]

Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. It is not an ideal way to process legislation but it is important that we are dealing with it as the alternative would be chaos. Sinn Féin supports the Bill. We have tabled an amendment to ensure that Garda court presenters are not below the rank of sergeant. This allows prosecuting gardaí to focus on serious crime in higher...

Special Educational Needs: Statements (16 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this issue. Parents of neurotypical children have an expectation that their children will get a decent education. It is not an unreasonable expectation. However, it is not an expectation that parents of neurodiverse children have. One parent from the Neurodiversity - Irishtown, Ringsend and Pearse Street and Involve Autism advocacy groups told...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Sector (14 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: 215. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if television service providers are permitted to insist that customers must purchase a subscription to broadband in addition to their television service. [29416/22]