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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (2 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: 234. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts that have been made to improve the Oireachtas Passport Helpline; the position of his Department on the opening of a dedicated Passport Office either in Belfast or Dundalk. [28558/22]

Adaption Grants for Older People and People with a Disability: Motion [Private Members] (1 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: I acknowledge the motion and congratulate the Regional Group. These grants have a huge impact on the quality of life of many older people and individuals with disabilities. These grants are important in keeping people at home. It gives them a chance to live independently and it also keeps the pressure off the hospitals. It is a win-win for everybody. We only have to imagine what the...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: I thank the Minister and the Minister of State for the briefings. Deputy Chambers referred to the aspiration to have 60% participation in sports. One big obstacle to that happening is the Safeguarding 1 course, the child protection course. Every volunteer has to do it. It is a requirement if one wishes to work with children under 18 years of age or vulnerable adults. I have done some...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: The trouble is that we are losing them and there is a real danger that it will not be solved. I have made Sport Ireland aware of the issue. There is a real concern that volunteers will be lost. I also have a question about clubs that received the sports capital grant. Different clubs received different grants over the last few years, but due to Covid-19 they were unable to progress...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: I absolutely welcome that.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: I hear the Minister of State. There is an issue, however. Clubs have contacted me. There is an issue regarding inflation in that they cannot finish their projects. I would ask that he take on that. As he said, the capital grants people in the Department are looking at that. However, many projects will be under strain because of the inflation. The Minister of State mentioned in his...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: I acknowledge the funding for sport for all and the Minister of State’s commitment to that project. It is important to acknowledge and recognise that. I have one final, brief question. Does the Minster of State have a concern about elected representatives being on the boards of national governing bodies, NGBs?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: I understand.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: The Minister of State could answer in general terms.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: I would have questions about whether a Deputy or a councillor should on the board of an NGB. For grassroots clubs, such as St. Pat’s CY or Liffey Wanderers, I would say fair enough. However, when you get up to NGB level, that would have to be examined more closely. If I could just add, Deputy Griffin mentioned UEFA. I echo everything he said. Has the Minister of State expressed...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: Has the Minister of State expressed his concerns to UEFA?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: To UEFA.

Transport, Accelerating Sustainable Mobility: Statements (31 May 2022)

Chris Andrews: Unsurprisingly, I agree with my colleague Deputy O'Rourke, who said the Minister for Transport should have come in here today and briefed us on the shambles that is Dublin Airport and the queues there. It is horrific for people planning to go away. There is no clarity. It is an absolute shambles. The Minister of State himself would know that. It must be embarrassing to be working in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (31 May 2022)

Chris Andrews: 135. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if public bus routes could be reinstated on Beach Road, Sandymount, Dublin 4. [27798/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Child Protection (31 May 2022)

Chris Andrews: 211. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of safeguarding 1 child welfare and protection basic awareness workshop courses that were completed in each of the years 2018 to 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27980/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (31 May 2022)

Chris Andrews: 212. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the grants that were issued to a college (details supplied) over the past five year from the Department; the terms and conditions in the granting of capital grants for sports facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27981/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Oideachas trí Ghaeilge (31 May 2022)

Chris Andrews: 396. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills an bhfuil sí ar an eolas go bhfuil 128 ndalta idir scoileanna (sonraí tughtha) ag fágáil rang a 6 gach bliain agus go bhfuil an figiúr sin le fás go 197; an gceapann an tAire go bhfuil sé sásúil nach bhfuil aon Ghaelcholáiste ar fáil do na daltaí sin ar fad ina scoilcheantar féin...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Language (25 May 2022)

Chris Andrews: 18. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason that new signage in Pearse Station, Dublin 2 and Connolly Station, Dublin 1 is monolingual without any Irish language translation; and if the matter will be rectified. [26817/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (25 May 2022)

Chris Andrews: 211. To ask the Minister for Health if Irishtown Primary Care Centre is carrying out blood tests for attending patients; and if not, the reason for same. [26706/22]