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Cost-of-Living Supports: Motion [Private Members] (14 Feb 2023)

Chris Andrews: I commend my party colleague Deputy Doherty on bringing forward the motion. The pressure being felt in every community in the State needs to be addressed in a meaningful way whereby ordinary workers and the most vulnerable members of our society will feel the benefit. We see little to no change from energy providers or on the shelves of supermarkets. What we do see are record-high energy...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Properties (14 Feb 2023)

Chris Andrews: 68. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has considered keeping the Aungier Street campus of TU Dublin in public ownership due to the lack of public facilities in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6889/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (15 Feb 2023)

Chris Andrews: 59. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the introduction of micro-mobility scooters; when legislation will be advanced to allow companies to tender for contracts with local authorities; and when the tendering process will begin. [7489/23]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Asset Management Agency (16 Feb 2023)

Chris Andrews: The glass bottle site has been at the heart of the Ringsend and Irishtown community for generations, and families from the community worked there for generations. Seven years ago, there was an agreement to develop 350 public homes and 550 affordable homes there. Residents in Ringsend are increasingly frustrated that there are still no homes on that site and it does not look like there will...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Asset Management Agency (16 Feb 2023)

Chris Andrews: As has been said, it is important that NAMA transfers its holding to Dublin City Council. Residents from Ringsend and Irishtown living in overcrowded accommodation that is filled with dampness and mould need this and it is necessary to develop a strong community. Housing is a key element to that. It has been seven years since an agreement was reached to develop public housing on this site....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (21 Feb 2023)

Chris Andrews: 237. To ask the Minister for Finance the total receipts from the 2% betting tax in each of the years 2019 to 2022; if he will provide a breakdown between retail, online and phone betting amounts, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8857/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (21 Feb 2023)

Chris Andrews: 406. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills how a newly built school (details supplied) is already deemed too small before it even opens and cannot absorb students from its community; and if she can confirm, of those students offered places starting in September 2023, the number who are permanent residents within Dublin 6W. [8376/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Welfare Services (21 Feb 2023)

Chris Andrews: 459. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if participants on the jobs initiative scheme are included in the 2023 wage increase for community workers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8131/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (21 Feb 2023)

Chris Andrews: 679. To ask the Minister for Health if a medication can be made available to a person (details supplied) under the medical card. [8760/23]

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Feb 2023)

Chris Andrews: The need for reform has been acknowledged for years. This was further highlighted in the Report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland published in 2021. The Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023 is a move in that direction. This Bill was dealt with extensively in the pre-legislative scrutiny stage with many proposed reforms criticised by many stakeholders in...

Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Feb 2023)

Chris Andrews: I acknowledge the presence of the INOU and the ATD campaign. It is important to acknowledge the tireless campaign they have put into this Bill. The purpose of the Bill is to amend Irish equality legislation and the two equality Acts: the Employment Equality Act and the Equal Status Act. As has been said, they cover the nine grounds of marital status, family status, age, disability, sexual...

Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Feb 2023)

Chris Andrews: I appreciate the Minister coming in and listening to the various issues. I know he is committed to equality; it is a common theme throughout his work in Leinster House. I cannot help thinking he is a bit optimistic to suggest that the Government will still be here in 18 months but that is another debate. I acknowledge the work the OPLA and its officials put in in drafting the Bill. It...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (23 Feb 2023)

Chris Andrews: 206. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will consider a matter in relation to the Saint Patrick's Festival (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9306/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (28 Feb 2023)

Chris Andrews: 253. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide a breakdown of the funding an organisation (details supplied) has received from the State directly or via State bodies for each of the years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9609/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (28 Feb 2023)

Chris Andrews: 360. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will address the concerns raised by a school (details supplied) regarding its permanent school accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10010/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (28 Feb 2023)

Chris Andrews: 428. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the social protection supports that are available for a person (details supplied). [10214/23]

Future of Regional Pre-Hospital Emergency Care: Motion [Private Members] (1 Mar 2023)

Chris Andrews: I thank the Regional Group for bringing this motion. I heard the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, say last night that Sinn Féin believed front-line staff were failing. We do not believe front-line staff are failing; we believe the Government has failed. The Government has failed paramedics and front-line health workers and it has failed in housing and in protecting inner...

Protection of Cash as Legal Tender: Motion [Private Members] (8 Mar 2023)

Chris Andrews: I thank the Rural Independent Group for bringing this really important motion forward. For many people, particularly those at risk of poverty who budget with cash, moving to a cashless society is a huge concern. It shows a disconnect between Government and many big businesses, such as Ryanair, and ordinary people, particularly older people and people at risk of poverty. The GAA is...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (8 Mar 2023)

Chris Andrews: The national sports policy clearly includes a commitment to carry out a nationwide audit of sports facilities, whether publicly or privately owned. Despite the commitment, little or no progress has been made at Government level. Last November, a temporary stand at a League of Ireland match was evacuated due to wear and tear. League of Ireland club infrastructure is way below where it...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Business Supports (7 Mar 2023)

Chris Andrews: 94. To ask the Minister for Finance if the temporary business energy support scheme is available to (details supplied]; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11105/23]