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Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Mar 2023)

Chris Andrews: I welcome this Bill and all the work Deputy Ó Broin put into it. It is very important legislation because it is clearly very important to have minimum standards in private rented accommodation. In my constituency, there is a huge amount of private rented accommodation in Rathmines, Harold's Cross and Sandymount. I believe the vast majority of landlords will welcome this Bill. It will...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Mar 2023)

Chris Andrews: 1 o’clock Yesterday, in the audiovisual room, we were joined by players from Shelbourne, Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers football teams as well as Claire Hunt from Positive Period Ireland. They spoke with passion about their journey and the obstacles they overcame to play in the League of Ireland. One player, Jemma Quinn, spoke of how girls in her primary school were not allowed...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Mar 2023)

Chris Andrews: What about facilities?

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (22 Mar 2023)

Chris Andrews: I am sharing time with Deputy Ward. On 17 March, the International Criminal Court, ICC, took the brave step of finally issuing an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin, and I commend the speed at which the ICC operated on this case. It took less than four weeks for these arrest warrants to be issued by the court. At its heart, the Rome Statute of the ICC clearly states the international crimes...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (22 Mar 2023)

Chris Andrews: 102. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to provide a list of all playgrounds maintained by the Office of Public Works in each county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13994/23]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Mar 2023)

Chris Andrews: Last Thursday, Dr. Geoffrey Shannon's report into sexual abuse within the St. John Ambulance was published. It makes for bleak reading. St. John Ambulance put the reputation of its organisation ahead of vulnerable young children. The report would probably not have been carried out and published if it were not for survivors such as Mick Finnegan and the many other survivors. The board...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Redundancy Payments (21 Mar 2023)

Chris Andrews: 146. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the engagement he has had with a company (details supplied) in relation to its announcement of 240 redundancies in its Irish branch; if he has urged the company to adopt a voluntary redundancy first approach to redundancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13218/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Asset Management Agency (21 Mar 2023)

Chris Andrews: 336. To ask the Minister for Finance the interest of NAMA in a site (details supplied); the status of the ownership and the remaining length of tenure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13554/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Events (21 Mar 2023)

Chris Andrews: 379. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide an update on the joint Ireland and UK bid to host the UEFA EURO 2028 competition; the level of support the Government has guaranteed if the bid is successful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12562/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Waterways Ireland (21 Mar 2023)

Chris Andrews: 485. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of Waterways Ireland's ownership of a site (details supplied); if Waterways Ireland has any intended use for the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13555/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (21 Mar 2023)

Chris Andrews: 607. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if funding will be made available to allow school building projects, for schools such as a school (details supplied) that use temporary accommodation on their permanent sites, to proceed to allow these schools to move into permanent accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12301/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (21 Mar 2023)

Chris Andrews: 631. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if funding will be made available to allow the school building project, for a school (details supplied) to proceed, to allow this school to move into permanent accommodation; when the tender for this building will go out; the timeline for delivery and construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12587/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Services (21 Mar 2023)

Chris Andrews: 1517. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the case of a person (details supplied); and the steps he will take to prevent such a situation occurring again. [13964/23]

Education (Inspection of Individual Education Plans for Children with Special Needs) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Mar 2023)

Chris Andrews: I acknowledge the work Deputies Tully and Guirke have put into this important Bill. All children who need an individual educational plan should get an individual educational plan. The EPSEN Act was enacted in 2004 to provide education in an inclusive mainstream setting. That is unfortunately not happening. There is a situation where neurodiverse children are bussed out of their community...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Homeless Accommodation (9 Mar 2023)

Chris Andrews: 136. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to tackle the rising homeless levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11558/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (9 Mar 2023)

Chris Andrews: 109. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to deliver affordable housing units in Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11557/23]

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...

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...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Mar 2023)

Chris Andrews: 164. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of people currently in receipt of the widow's, widower's or surviving civil partner's (contributory) pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11913/23]

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]