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Biodiversity Action: Statements (25 May 2023)

Chris Andrews: It has been four years since a biodiversity emergency was declared in Ireland and the gradual destruction of our native landscape is showing no let-up. We must take bold steps to put a stop to this destruction and start the process of restoration. We are towards the bottom of the EU ranking when it comes to levels of forest cover among EU states and our UNESCO biosphere sites are neglected....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (18 May 2023)

Chris Andrews: 134. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to provide an update on the delivery of affordable housing in Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23202/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (18 May 2023)

Chris Andrews: 143. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to provide an update on affordable housing at the glass bottle site in Ringsend, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23201/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (31 May 2023)

Chris Andrews: Over the weekend, a story broke in the Business Postthat a deal between the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, the city council and Lioncor for homes on the Glass Bottle site is imminent. I met the Glass Bottle Housing Action Group. It is shocked by the deal. It is not the deal it campaigned and got cross-party support for. The residents of Ringsend and Irishtown will...

Criminal Justice (Engagement of Children in Criminal Activity) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2023)

Chris Andrews: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. It is a sad reflection on society that so many children are being groomed into a life of crime. It is a shocking image of deterioration of communities. It is a clear reflection on many of the failings of Fine Gael over the past 12 years in government. Working communities have been abandoned and left behind at the mercy of thugs. Many...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (23 May 2023)

Chris Andrews: 811. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be given a date to have their rescheduled operation. [24616/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (30 May 2023)

Chris Andrews: 342. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount expended under the large-scale sport infrastructure fund to date; the amount made available and spent under each respective project; her plans for the future of the fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25911/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (1 Jun 2023)

Chris Andrews: 146. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if clarity could be given on travelling from Ireland to the Schengen area on an Irish passport with less than three months' validity, as his Department’s website advises travel is valid right up until the date of expiration, but numerous Schengen member states outline on their own travel websites that there must be a minimum of...

Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023: Second Stage (13 Jun 2023)

Chris Andrews: This Bill aims to ensure the tobacco industry is prevented from monopolising the market in tobacco and nicotine inhaling products. It will promote public health, public safety and consumer welfare. We welcome the Bill. It would have been more beneficial to have introduced it a number of years ago. However, as the saying goes, we are where we are. By introducing stricter regulations on...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (13 Jun 2023)

Chris Andrews: 638. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the engagement that has taken place between her Department and those granted allocations under the large-scale sport infrastructure fund (LSSIF) in the past 12 months; the number of LSSIF allocations that have begun being drawn down; and the number which intend to begin drawing down by the end of 2023; and if she will make a...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: An tÉileamh don Ghaeloideachas: an Roinn Oideachais (14 Jun 2023)

Chris Andrews: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire. It has been touched on by Deputy Connolly that in 2020, 4,723 pupils left sixth class in Irish-medium primary schools but only 1,688 of those continued into Irish-medium secondary schools. This means the majority, that is, 2,456 pupils, had to go on to English-speaking schools. This clearly is a huge cliff edge for those who want to continue their...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: An tÉileamh don Ghaeloideachas: an Roinn Oideachais (14 Jun 2023)

Chris Andrews: I thank Ms Lyons for that. Clearly, Coláiste Íosagáin and Coláiste Eoin are at capacity. Rathfarnham is not realistic, to expect young children to travel. The Government talks about a 15-minute city and everything being within a 15-minute journey. If you expect young children to travel, they are not going to get to Rathfarnham in 15 minutes. Even in Rathfarnham, it is...

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: An tÉileamh don Ghaeloideachas: an Roinn Oideachais (14 Jun 2023)

Chris Andrews: Is the Minister saying that the number of 400 is not there yet?

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: An tÉileamh don Ghaeloideachas: an Roinn Oideachais (14 Jun 2023)

Chris Andrews: But the 400 is not there yet.

Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: An tÉileamh don Ghaeloideachas: an Roinn Oideachais (14 Jun 2023)

Chris Andrews: It is not realistic, never mind preferred.

LGBTQI+ Equality: Statements (20 Jun 2023)

Chris Andrews: I welcome this opportunity to speak on this very important matter. When walking around Dublin this month, we can see an increase in levels of pride and visibility for our LGBTQI+ community. In the inner city over the years, we have seen some brilliant community Pride festivals happening. Notably last year, this was the case in Pearse House, in Ringsend and in Kevin Street. There is a...

Youth Justice Strategy: Statements (21 Jun 2023)

Chris Andrews: I welcome the national youth justice strategy. There are changes that we in Sinn Féin would make. Detention should be considered for juveniles or young people convicted of serious crimes such as sex offences, murder and manslaughter. That said, early intervention is key. The strategy acknowledges many offenders will have multiple disadvantages. Socioeconomic status is one such...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Jun 2023)

Chris Andrews: Recent reports indicate that not only will homes on the Glass Bottle site in Ringsend be unaffordable, but there will be very little social and affordable housing in the first phase. The Irish Glass Bottle Housing Action Group and residents are disappointed and shocked that the 900 social and affordable homes for which they fought may not come to pass. Will the Minister transfer the 20%...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (22 Jun 2023)

Chris Andrews: 160. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department is aware of the increasing number of fraudulent Irish passport renewal websites operating; what action his Department is taking to have these websites removed; and if his Department is planning to run a public awareness campaign regarding this problem. [30472/23]

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (28 Jun 2023)

Chris Andrews: The agenda of the upcoming European Council meeting paints a grim picture of where priorities lie. 2 o’clock It clearly shows the one-directional path the EU has chosen to follow, which is a pathway of increased militarisation across the Euro zone. With talk of the EU defence capacity in terms of the procurement, investment and production of weapons in 2021, the EU exported in...