Results 461-480 of 1,857 for speaker:Chris Andrews

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Chris Andrews: I acknowledge also the withdrawal of the Irish under-21 football team from the game against Kuwait in Austria. That was an important form of action.

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...

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.

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...

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 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...

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...

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]

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....

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 May 2023)

Chris Andrews: Flats at Glover Court are earmarked for regeneration similar to that at St. Andrew's Court and Pearse House. They have been de-tenanted to get ready for the regeneration. However, overnight, without any communication with the residents, the council has decided to relet the empty flats at Glover Court. This will undoubtedly delay the regeneration process. Once again, residents of Glover...

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]

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy: Statements (18 May 2023)

Chris Andrews: It is not. There is a push to get away from it. There is a determination by some in government who want to end our neutrality. Ireland needs to return to the global stage as a voice for peace. We are living in a time where the European Union is losing sight of its global aims and objectives, namely, building peace and mutual respect among people, respect for human rights and the strict...

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy: Statements (18 May 2023)

Chris Andrews: I feel very strongly about neutrality so I welcome the opportunity to speak about it here. Neutrality has served us well. There is clearly a drift away from our current neutral status. The Government appears to be pushing us away from it. I know the Tánaiste is nodding his head but that is the strong impression that people have. Internationally, we are held in high regard for our...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (18 May 2023)

Chris Andrews: I accept that the programme has been of huge benefit to many clubs. As I said, it needs to be reformed. A sports facilities strategy is needed. It is not in place. It was not mentioned in the review today. Another issue I have mentioned previously relates to clubs in disadvantaged areas. I accept that the programme gives a weighting to clubs in less affluent areas but the difficulty is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (18 May 2023)

Chris Andrews: 11. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to provide an update as to when the next round of the sports capital and equipment programme will open to applicants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23080/23]