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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Vacancy and Dereliction: Discussion (21 Oct 2025)

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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Vacancy and Dereliction: Discussion (21 Oct 2025)

Chris Andrews: It is just that when the urban regeneration catalysts were mentioned, at the sixth or seventh point the document referred to place-making and the public realm on Liffey Street, Talbot Street, Cathal Brugha Street, Capel Street and Parliament Street. I know the witnesses have been presented with this so I understand. It seems to be all centred on the north inner city and I am very happy for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó – Order of Business (15 Oct 2025)

Chris Andrews: Earlier this year, Pearse House residents were devastated to hear that the regeneration plans for their flat complex were going to be pulled. The Government said the plans were pulled because there was no additionality on the site. On a superficial level, one would think that is reasonable. However, the Pearse House complex was built in the 1930s. The flats are absolutely tiny. There is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Oct 2025)

Chris Andrews: I very much welcome the respite for Palestinians in Gaza. However, I most definitely do not want to be associated with the congratulations to Donald Trump, who is a genocide enabler and a psychopath, in my view. I also extend my sympathies to Senator Teresa Costello on the loss of her father. We are thinking of her. Today, a group of TDs, Senators and MEPs visited Dublin city dog...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2025)

Chris Andrews: I thank Senator Comyn.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2025)

Chris Andrews: I thank everybody for their good wishes. It is nice to be back. The surroundings are a lot nicer than I have been used to for the last month or so. On 1 October, Israel kidnapped citizens of 44 nations from international waters.They were on a humanitarian mission, a non-violent peaceful mission. Despite kidnapping 44 citizens from 44 nations, Israel faces no consequences. It is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Jul 2025)

Chris Andrews: The Dublin City Taskforce should really be renamed the "north inner city Dublin task force" because it will not actually impact the south inner city. For instance, Pearse Street and Kevin Street are very important parts of the city and the task force will have no impact there. Dublin City Council has been appointed to head up this new task force and to regenerate the inner city. It is...

Committee on Children and Equality: General Scheme of the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jul 2025)

Chris Andrews: I will do the lotto after this meeting because my luck is changing. I thank everybody for their presentations. I feel that the adding the tenth - socioeconomic status - is really important. With a few exceptions, groups and unions are not doing enough to campaign for the addition of socioeconomic status. There are a few exceptions but I believe there needs to be a very strong campaign on...

Committee on Children and Equality: General Scheme of the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jul 2025)

Chris Andrews: Yes. If legislation is passed, the WRC would have an increased workload. What sort of additional resources will it need? I emphasise the need for the addition of socioeconomic status as a ground because as Ms Walsh has said, it is really important not just at a personal level, but at a systemic and an international level. We can be leaders in this and it would be really positive when...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Jul 2025)

Chris Andrews: There seems to be one law for Palestinians who are applying for visas in Ireland and one law for Israelis applying for visas in Ireland. There are no restrictions on Israelis applying for visas here. Looking at the recent example of GAA Palestine trying to bring 33 children here to Ireland to play GAA - Gaelic football and hurling - it would be a huge opportunity for the children and...

Seanad: Sport: Statements (16 Jul 2025)

Chris Andrews: I am sharing my time with Senator Collins.

Seanad: Sport: Statements (16 Jul 2025)

Chris Andrews: Sport is the bedrock of many communities across Ireland. It is so important for physical and mental health. GAA, soccer, rowing, cricket, boxing and many other sports clubs are vital outlets for youth and social participation helping not only individual physical and mental health but building social bonds that can last a lifetime, tying together and supporting people of all ages. We should...

Seanad: Sport: Statements (16 Jul 2025)

Chris Andrews: Likewise, we can only be proud of our record-breaking Olympic team last summer and the continued success and positivity of our Gaelic games. It is worth recognising the popularity of our domestic sports. Football, hurling and camogie are essentially unrivalled in Europe where globalised sports such as soccer, cricket and rugby are the only games in town. Where else in Europe can indigenous...

Seanad: Sport: Statements (16 Jul 2025)

Chris Andrews: Before I call up the next speaker, I welcome visitors from Teach Oscail Family Resource Centre, Cavan, who are guests of Senator Pauline Tully. If they were with a school we would give them homework off for the rest of the week, but they are not. They are very welcome. I call Senator Joe Flaherty.

Seanad: Sport: Statements (16 Jul 2025)

Chris Andrews: Bring her back to fight at Croke Park.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jul 2025)

Chris Andrews: Israeli citizens can enter Ireland without a visa, yet yesterday 33 children and 14 mentors from Palestine GAA had their dreams of visiting Ireland in a couple weeks pulled from under them when their visa applications were denied by the Irish immigration service. It is a painful double standard that those living under apartheid are burdened with yet another layer of exclusion and...

Seanad: Transport Policy: Statements (10 Jul 2025)

Chris Andrews: Public transport is a very important issue for everyone in the city and throughout the country, with thousands relying on buses and trains to get to and from work and to go about their daily lives. However, our transport network has been let down by successive Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael Governments, which have promised much and delivered little. Nowhere has this been clearer than with...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (10 Jul 2025)

Chris Andrews: I have not met the Minister of State in here before so I will congratulate him on his new role. I welcome this opportunity to contribute to the debate on the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2025. Sinn Féin is not opposing this Bill but we do have serious concerns with some parts of the legislation and with the manner in which it is being rushed through these Houses. Planning...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2025)

Chris Andrews: I support the comments of my colleague, Senator Boyhan, with regard to abuse. Tomorrow in the European Parliament, there will be a vote of no confidence in European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Sinn Féin has absolutely no faith in Ursula von der Leyen to act in the interest of Ireland or working people across Europe, or to respect human rights and dignity abroad. Von...

Seanad: Post Office Network: Statements (9 Jul 2025)

Chris Andrews: I thank the Minister of State for coming in. I have previously raised the issue of the Rathmines post office being sold off and moved to a Centra. The building that houses the post office in Rathmines was built in 1934. It is a purpose built, art deco post office. It is an absolutely incredible building. It is vital that services and infrastructure like this are maintained, and they...