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Rental Sector: Motion [Private Members] (19 Oct 2021)

Chris Andrews: I commend my colleague, Deputy Ó Broin, on his motion on renters. I also congratulate him and thank him for the work he does advocating for a better, fairer and more just approach to housing. I represent the constituency of Dublin Bay South, which stands as a prime example of how housing policies developed by Government parties have continually failed the needs of these communities....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (19 Oct 2021)

Chris Andrews: 538. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the fact that white bright paper does not assist pupils with dyslexia with reading and learning; if she will examine the possibility of producing dyslexia friendly workbooks for primary school children given that school workbooks are printed on white paper; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (19 Oct 2021)

Chris Andrews: 612. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will examine the case of a centre (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50458/21]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Schemes (14 Oct 2021)

Chris Andrews: I thank the Minister of State. It is important to state the vast majority of the residents of the flats complexes are hard-working, involved, active participants in their community. A huge number of them were working on the front line during the pandemic. They are committed to their community. When someone is hurt, they get behind them and stand with them. The new York Street...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Schemes (14 Oct 2021)

Chris Andrews: In budget 2022, the Government has effectively signalled that it has given up on inner city flat complexes. The Government has started waving the white flag. It feels to residents and me that the neglect will continue. The Government has turned its back on Dubliners living in flat complexes. I have consistently highlighted the shocking conditions that Dublin City Council residents have to...

Financial Resolutions 2021 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (14 Oct 2021)

Chris Andrews: Dublin city and county seem to be moving from one crisis to another with attempts by developers to turn this city into one big hotel, while killing off more and more of the city's character, whether it is Merchant's Arch or The Cobblestone, and a lack of sporting facilities being provided for those living in the city and calling it their home. Considering the height and density of new...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (13 Oct 2021)

Chris Andrews: 126. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding substitute teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49989/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (12 Oct 2021)

Chris Andrews: 263. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) will be granted a transfer to a school in order that they can avail of a place in its ASD unit. [49243/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Support Services (12 Oct 2021)

Chris Andrews: 416. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a person (details supplied) will be granted an appointment at the INIS office on Burgh Quay in order to present their new passport. [49279/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Support Services (12 Oct 2021)

Chris Andrews: 417. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the actions her Department is taking against persons using bots to block book INIS appointments at the Burgh Quay office (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49280/21]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Thalidomide Victims Compensation (7 Oct 2021)

Chris Andrews: 5 o’clock As I predicted, I have not heard anything new. What has been said by the Minister of State is the same as what has been said for the past ten years. Survivors are fed up, angry and annoyed. There is no commitment to and no hope or empathy for a group of survivors who are ageing and concerned for their futures. How can the Minister not meet this group? This has been...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Thalidomide Victims Compensation (7 Oct 2021)

Chris Andrews: In 2018, a Bill was introduced to this House which would have removed the statute of limitations preventing thalidomide survivors from bringing cases for compensation to the courts. This Bill has now lapsed. It was introduced by the Minister of State, Deputy Chambers. A couple of weeks ago, it was noted in the legislative programme for the 2021 autumn session that work is under way to...

The National Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 and Supporting Community Safety: Statements (6 Oct 2021)

Chris Andrews: I represent an area of Dublin that gets a significant proportion of the coverage of the criminality and antisocial behaviour that occurs on our streets, that is, the south inner city. The people causing this ongoing trouble need to be tackled and challenged. We talk about rights, and it is important to remember that families have the right to live in their homes without fear. Garda...

Childcare Services: Motion [Private Members] (5 Oct 2021)

Chris Andrews: I commend my colleague, Deputy Funchion, on all the work she has done on this Bill. This Bill is of vital importance to society and will have a meaningful impact on the lives of a significant number of workers and their families. Year after year, the cost of childcare in Ireland is among the highest in the world. These sky-high prices are having a huge impact on young families and add...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (5 Oct 2021)

Chris Andrews: 381. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) will be granted another special needs assistant to allow it to enrol more pupils with additional needs. [47643/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (5 Oct 2021)

Chris Andrews: 382. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a child (details supplied) will be granted special needs assistance support to allow them to attend their local school. [47644/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (5 Oct 2021)

Chris Andrews: 690. To ask the Minister for Health if an urgent application for respite care for a person (details supplied) will be granted given the severity of the family’s situation. [48211/21]

Climate Action: Statements (30 Sep 2021)

Chris Andrews: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the upcoming climate action plan. I agree with Deputy Devlin's comments on the S2S. It is very important infrastructure that will be very welcome and a huge asset to Dublin. The disastrous events across Europe this summer have brought home the painful reality of what lies ahead as the climate continues to change for the worse. The impact it will have...

Afghanistan Crisis: Statements (29 Sep 2021)

Chris Andrews: I welcome the recent announcement by the Government of the provision of 500 additional places for Afghan families here. The Minister stated that the people are very welcome and I wholeheartedly agree. They will add a great deal to Irish society and culture and will be a welcome addition. Following on from Deputy Martin Kenny's comments on that figure of 500, it is important it not be stuck...

Housing for All: Statements (Resumed) (29 Sep 2021)

Chris Andrews: The Housing for All plan mentions regeneration 29 times. The plan mentions urban regeneration but does not mention the regeneration of flat complexes within that context. There is no big plan for flat regeneration, which in many ways is the Cinderella of housing. We need an acceptance that there is an issue beyond patching up a few leaks in the roof. Regeneration of flat complexes like...