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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (19 Jan 2022)

Chris Andrews: 734. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans for the junior certificate in 2022; if it will go ahead; if so, if there will be an option for students to opt in for predicted grades; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63418/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (19 Jan 2022)

Chris Andrews: 1183. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if transfer orders will be enforced during the Covid-19 pandemic other than in circumstances in which there are national security or serious public policy concerns in line with the stance taken with deportation orders in view of the growing concerns over Covid-19 and travel restrictions. [62997/21]

Covid-19: Statements (Resumed) (16 Dec 2021)

Chris Andrews: There is no part of Irish society that has not been impacted by this pandemic. Unfortunately, the response to the different sectors has been far from fair and equal, particularly in the sporting community. The rules and regulations on a return to sport during this pandemic have seldom been seen to treat all sports equally. We saw it last month with the sudden decision to allow only...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (16 Dec 2021)

Chris Andrews: 433. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason for the delay in processing the not discharged and overdue payments in the case of a person (details supplied); and if these payments will be processed and awarded without further delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62426/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (15 Dec 2021)

Chris Andrews: 114. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the person in her Department who is managing the delivery of the final permanent school building for a school (details supplied); if their contact details will be provided; the current status of the project; when the building will be completed; the estimated cost of the project; and if a clearly defined budget has been agreed and made...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges facing Women in Sport: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Chris Andrews: This is more an observation than a question. When you look at it, even as I was reflecting on the previous occasion when the referees were in discussing the issues facing them, they were from three male-dominated sports, we did not have anybody from smaller sports which have more female participation and there was no female voice at that committee. From the committee's point of view, it...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges facing Women in Sport: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Chris Andrews: The Minister of State mentioned indoor sports. Indoor sports generally have a higher than average level of female participation yet the funding they get is low in comparison to the big three sports, which are probably the worst offenders when it comes to gender balance.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges facing Women in Sport: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Chris Andrews: I thank all the witnesses for their presentations. It is great to see Ms Nora Stapleton there because both of my daughters idolised her when she was working with Ballinteer St. Johns GAA. Ms Stapleton is probably still greatly responsible for the fact that they still play football and camogie. I know, at first hand, how lucky Sport Ireland is to have her in that role. In the view of our...

European Council Meeting: Statements (14 Dec 2021)

Chris Andrews: A couple of weeks ago in the Dáil, the Minister for Foreign Affairs said he believed it was not best for Ireland to act unilaterally in support of Palestine against Israeli abuse and terror inflicted on the Palestinians. He said he believed Ireland should work with Europe as a unit to try to deliver a two-state solution. That would all be credible if Ireland influenced other European...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (14 Dec 2021)

Chris Andrews: 337. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of plans for the regeneration of Pearse House and Pearse Grove in Dublin 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61994/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates (14 Dec 2021)

Chris Andrews: 606. To ask the Minister for Health the reason an application by a person (details supplied) for a primary medical certificate was turned down; the qualifying criteria to receive a primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61564/21]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Schemes (8 Dec 2021)

Chris Andrews: This is effectively putting the Government on notice regarding the issues that residents of Poolbeg Quay, Ringsend, are experiencing. The financial worry is leading to huge stress and concern. It is having a real impact on residents and families and their mental health. It is important that the Government does not abandon them. The residents are not going to leave this matter. They will...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Schemes (8 Dec 2021)

Chris Andrews: I thank the Minister of State for facilitating this important matter. In 2004, 62 apartments were part of an affordable housing scheme at Poolbeg Quay, at the end of Sean Moore Road in Ringsend. There was huge excitement for those who got apartments and disappointment for those who did not. In 2004, these affordable homes - two-bed apartments - cost, on average, €146,000. The...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (8 Dec 2021)

Chris Andrews: 63. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the housing passport (details supplied) has been introduced; and if not, when it will be introduced. [60725/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (8 Dec 2021)

Chris Andrews: 146. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be given an urgent date to have cataract surgery performed. [60688/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (8 Dec 2021)

Chris Andrews: 147. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that patients at the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital that are referred there for cataract surgery are being told it will be a four year wait to have this surgery performed; the reason for this delay; the actions he is taking to cut this waiting list time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60689/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates (8 Dec 2021)

Chris Andrews: 149. To ask the Minister for Health when applications for primary medical certificates will recommence; the reason they ceased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60709/21]

Dublin Fire Brigade: Motion [Private Members] (7 Dec 2021)

Chris Andrews: I thank my colleague, Deputy Paul Donnelly, for bringing forward this motion to the Dáil. I commend the men and women of Dublin Fire Brigade on their commitment and bravery in carrying out their work. When one looks out the window today, it is notable that most people are indoors, but the fire services are the people we call on if there is any trouble or concern for us or our families....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Child Abuse (2 Dec 2021)

Chris Andrews: I know the Minister is absolutely on the survivors' side; that is not in question. The difficulty is that Dr. Shannon has had no contact from St. John Ambulance. Its representatives talk about engaging in the process but they do not actually do it. If organisations with a clear history of sexual abuse refuse to co-operate with reviews and investigations into these crimes, we need more than...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Child Abuse (2 Dec 2021)

Chris Andrews: I thank the Acting Chairman for staying to this hour. I appreciate it. I also thank the Minister for coming in at this hour and giving me the opportunity to discuss this very important matter. Most people will be well aware of the work St. John Ambulance does and the services it provides. We are all used to seeing its presence at a wide range of sporting events including GAA, soccer and...