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Autism Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (29 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: I welcome the Labour Party Bill. It is so important because it speaks to who we are as a society. Groups such as Involve Autism, which is represented in the Gallery, do such powerful work in advocacy but also in supporting families in communities who are struggling day in, day out. There is also Neurodiversity Irishtown, Ringsend and Pearse Street, which does amazing work for families that...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Social Outcome Contracts in Irish Sport: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: I thank the witnesses for the presentation. Like Deputy Dillon, this initiative is new to me and it certainly seems interesting. On the companies aspect, and Deputy Mythen referred to this point, and concerning those involved in the drinks or gambling industries, will they invest? Would that not be a conflict of interest? Would there be concern regarding the role of such companies in...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Register of Electors (28 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: 269. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his Department has discontinued printing voter registration forms for local authorities; and if this will be resumed in the near future. [34225/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Data (28 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: 600. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of enrolled children in secondary level education across the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33843/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Data (28 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: 601. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of enrolled children in primary level education across the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33844/22]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Regeneration Projects (23 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: They are all very fine words and I appreciate the personal commitment of the Minister of State, but the reality is that people living in inner-city flat complexes have to put up with rats, faeces and racism. It is horrendous for residents living in these communities. I do not feel there is any sense of urgency to progress the work. I met residents from Andrews Court four years ago in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Regeneration Projects (23 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: This is an issue I raise regularly. The situation does not seem to be getting any better. If anything, things seem to be getting worse. People living in flat complexes in the inner city are genuinely frustrated in respect of having been forgotten. They feel, and the evidence suggests they are right, that Dublin City Council has neglected them for too long, as has the Government. They are...

LGBTQI+ and Equality: Statements (23 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: I am delighted to have an opportunity to speak ahead of what will be a great Pride march on Saturday. It is always a great event. It is very positive. It makes people feel good and feel happy. There is a real sense of solidarity on the march. Pride month has many great events. Last week I was at one, the Pride dog show, in the Cabbage Garden off Kevin Street. It was a fantastic event...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (23 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: 32. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on affordable and social housing across Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32978/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Urban Development (23 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: 35. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans for the regeneration of social housing and flat complexes in inner city of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32979/22]

Respite Care Services: Motion [Private Members] (22 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: I welcome the motion brought forward by the Independent Group. It is a very important issue. Many of us know the key role that respite provides in supporting family carers and those with a disability. More than 500,000 family carers provide vital care and support for their loved ones. I will raise one issue, in particular, that was raised with me by a family. They are really...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (22 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: 184. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) can have their details corrected with by the HSE. [33030/22]

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (21 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: Recent comments from the EU Commission stating that the EU will move to importing natural gas from Israel to reduce the EU's dependency on Russian gas are demoralising. It has to be made clear at the next European Council meeting that one cannot replace dependency on one rogue state with dependency on another rogue state, the other rogue state being apartheid Israel. The Government is...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: Baggot Street hospital has been closed since 2019 and is steadily sliding into dereliction. The windows are boarded up and tiles are falling off the roof. Given the homeless emergency, will the Taoiseach intervene to ensure that this magnificent building is used for community purposes instead of being sold off to private investors?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (21 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: 154. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request an explanation from a company (details supplied) as to the reason three scheduled departures of the 18 bus route failed to arrive at the stop of a person on 15 June 2022. [32783/22]

Special Educational Needs: Statements (16 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this issue. Parents of neurotypical children have an expectation that their children will get a decent education. It is not an unreasonable expectation. However, it is not an expectation that parents of neurodiverse children have. One parent from the Neurodiversity - Irishtown, Ringsend and Pearse Street and Involve Autism advocacy groups told...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (16 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: 269. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Ireland’s position on the situation in western Sahara particularly with regard to a breach of a sentence in article 49 of the Fourth Geneva Convention by Morocco (details supplied); the response of Ireland and the European Union to decisions made by the United States of America in 2019 and by Spain in 2022 to recognise de-facto the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Health Services Staff (16 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: 426. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will help in addressing the shortage of carers for elderly persons available in the State by allowing non-European Union workers of private care companies to work for 40-hours per week similar to non-European Union workers who work directly for the HSE and nursing homes rather than the current 20-hours per week...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (16 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: 464. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be given a date to have an operation in Tallaght Hospital. [31450/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (16 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: 469. To ask the Minister for Health if he will liaise with the Department of Justice in order to address the shortage of carers who are available for elderly people in the State by allowing non-European Union workers who are employed by private care companies to work for 40-hours per week (details supplied). [31464/22]