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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Olympic Games (3 Feb 2021)

Chris Andrews: 247. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if Olympic athletes will be allowed to use facilities relevant to their sport given the high level of importance facilities play in the preparation for athletes training for the upcoming Olympics. [5759/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Feb 2021)

Chris Andrews: 248. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if new criteria will be established for the classification of athletes on the Covid-19 restrictions list, for example, that in athletics the top ten athletes on the national rankings lists will be granted exemption from restrictions and allowed train and compete. [5760/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Olympic Games (3 Feb 2021)

Chris Andrews: 249. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the high-performance director of a sport power will be granted the power to decide on the training partner requirements needed for preparation for the upcoming Olympics. [5761/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Feb 2021)

Chris Andrews: 251. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the French rugby team will be quarantined on their arrival into Ireland before their game against Ireland on 14 February 2021. [5850/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Feb 2021)

Chris Andrews: 252. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the protocol in relation to quarantining for visiting sports teams and athletes. [5851/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (3 Feb 2021)

Chris Andrews: 635. To ask the Minister for Health if funding will be guaranteed for the Dublin south-east breastfeeding support group programme and the lactation consultant role in the public health nurse office that accompanies it (details supplied) given that Ireland has the lowest breastfeeding rates in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5118/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: In light of the closure of the process under section 37A of the Education Act for autism spectrum disorder, ASD, classes in south Dublin, without any classes having been set up in the areas of Dublin 4, 6 or 6W as a result of this process, and considering the enormous impact this is having on families from Ringsend up to Harold's Cross and Terenure, I believe there is an urgent need for a...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (28 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: First, I pay tribute to the HSE staff nationwide who have put huge effort into the vaccine roll-out programme, from the pharmacists reconstituting each phial to the nurses administering the vaccine and ensuring that the maximum number of doses of this precious vaccine are obtained, as well all the support staff. I am sure it is painstaking work and particularly stressful with the eyes of the...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (28 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: I thank the Minister. Why is antigen testing not being used for nursing home residents and staff? This issue has been raised a great deal in the media. It is a cheap way of testing. It is not foolproof but it certainly would be of great assistance.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (28 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 119. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when the embargo on processing first-time passports will be lifted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4575/21]

Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: First Stage (27 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for prohibiting discrimination on the basis of a person's social and economic disadvantaged background; for those purposes to amend the Employment Equality Act 1998 and the Equal Status Act 2000; and to provide for related matters. I wish to share time with Deputy Wynne.

Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: First Stage (27 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: Equality is at the core of republicanism and a basic principle of any modern-day society. The purpose of this Bill is to ensure that people can no longer be discriminated against on the basis that they are from a disadvantaged socio-economic area, background or accent. For example, if this Bill is enacted, employers and service providers could not discriminate against a job applicant or...

Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: First Stage (27 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Fuel Allowance (27 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 495. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) was not eligible to receive the fuel allowance; the amount by which they exceeded the threshold; and if they are now eligible for the fuel allowance if they were to reapply. [3643/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Medical Cards (27 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 675. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) was not eligible to receive a medical card; the amount by which the threshold was exceeded; and if the person would now be eligible to receive a medical card if were the person to reapply. [3642/21]

Covid-19 (Special Educational Needs Provision): Statements (21 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: Parents of children with additional needs are battling for rights every day. The current setback is nothing new for them. One example of the ongoing battle that children with additional needs have is the 37A process for autism spectrum disorder, ASD, classes in south Dublin, which was set in train by the former Minister, Deputy McHugh, and has now finished. Following the closure of the 37A...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 63. To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to expanding the Covid restrictions support scheme to take into account excluded businesses that are classed as essential but are down more than 90% trade due the specific difficulties they face due to their location and the erosion of their usual customer base as a result of Covid-19 and the level 5 lockdown; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Lending (20 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 149. To ask the Minister for Finance the procedure for applicants applying for mortgage breaks; if the applicant has to refill the forms; if an applicant is entitled to receive another mortgage break; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2538/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Capital Programme (20 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 187. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of applicants for the previous two rounds of the sports capital programme that were granted funding but did not draw down the grants fully. [2614/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Good Friday Agreement (20 Jan 2021)

Chris Andrews: 261. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the preferred date of the Government to hold a Border poll; if both united Ireland referendums will be held on the same date; if the 26 county poll will be held first; and if so, the date for same. [2420/21]