Results 821-840 of 1,921 for speaker:Chris Andrews

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]

Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. It is not an ideal way to process legislation but it is important that we are dealing with it as the alternative would be chaos. Sinn Féin supports the Bill. We have tabled an amendment to ensure that Garda court presenters are not below the rank of sergeant. This allows prosecuting gardaí to focus on serious crime in higher...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Sector (14 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: 215. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if television service providers are permitted to insist that customers must purchase a subscription to broadband in addition to their television service. [29416/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (14 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: 410. To ask the Minister for Finance the revenue that was raised through the betting tax levy in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30580/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Data (14 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: 932. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children in secondary level education in counties Galway, Mayo and Roscommon in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28886/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Data (14 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: 933. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children in secondary level education in Dublin 1, 2, 4, 6 and Dublin 6W in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28887/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Data (14 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: 934. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children in primary level education in Dublin 1, 2, 4, 6 and Dublin 6W in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28888/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Data (14 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: 935. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children in primary level education in counties Galway, Mayo and Roscommon in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28889/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (14 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: 1061. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a primary school (details supplied) will receive funding for an additional teacher given that it has the number of students to allow for one, but will be forced to turn the students away if this is not approved. [30853/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: 1128. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will increase the disability allowance in the context of the higher cost of living to allow its recipients to continue to be able to cover the main financial necessities. [30015/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (14 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: 1334. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on the current student visa processing times at the Embassy of Ireland in Ankara, Turkey; and the reason that some students have been waiting up to six months for an application to be processed. [30148/22]

Urban Regeneration Report: Motion (2 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: I thank and commend the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage for its work on this report. Regeneration is particularly important in the south inner city, in particular the constituency of Dublin Bay South. When we talk about regeneration and derelict sites, we have to consider that Dublin City Council has residents living in overcrowded conditions every day on what can...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Child Abuse (2 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: I acknowledge and appreciate that the Minister has been very engaged with the process and has met survivors. They have all spoken very highly of the Minister's role in this. I accept that he does not have a direct role in the report and its publication but when does the Minister think the Shannon report will be published? It is essential that it be made public and that survivors have...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Child Abuse (2 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this important matter. As the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, may recall, it is not the first time I have raised this particular issue and the concerns I have around St. John Ambulance Ireland in the Dáil. Most people will be familiar with the positive image this organisation aims to promote. When we see them at a wide range of...

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...