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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Nov 2020)

Chris Andrews: Dublin City Council recently published plans for the regeneration of the Pearse House flats, located just across the River Liffey from here. The Government has indicated its support, which is very welcome. The regeneration of Pearse House is a really important development but plans suggest that it could take 12 to 15 years. Will the Government fast-track funding for the scheme so that...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Covid-19 Pandemic (25 Nov 2020)

Chris Andrews: 87. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will address a series of matters regarding the Moldovan presidential election on 15 November 2020 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38932/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Homeless Persons Supports (24 Nov 2020)

Chris Andrews: I appreciate that. I reiterate that the administration of funding by the DRHE and the way it determines who it funds needs to be examined. I invite the Minister to visit the Mendicity Institution, which is open. It is more than 200 years in existence so it has a strong track record. It provides shelter and support because somebody homeless who arrives from outside of Dublin is not given...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Homeless Persons Supports (24 Nov 2020)

Chris Andrews: 43. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the amount of funding granted by the Dublin Region Homeless Executive, DRHE, to day services in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38478/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Homeless Persons Supports (24 Nov 2020)

Chris Andrews: Homeless day services are an important element in addressing homelessness. In many ways, they are underutilised and their importance is underestimated. I ask the Minister the amount of funding granted by the DRHE to day services in the past 12 months.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Homeless Persons Supports (24 Nov 2020)

Chris Andrews: I thank the Minister. There is currently no mechanism through which an organisation can apply for funding through or from the DRHE, and that needs to change. The Minister mentioned day services. During the pandemic and during this winter, there has been no open access homeless day service for rough sleepers operating in Dublin through funding from the DRHE. That is a big gap. There are...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (24 Nov 2020)

Chris Andrews: 304. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the breakdown of funding provided through the sports club resilience fund; and the amount of funding that went unallocated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37881/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (24 Nov 2020)

Chris Andrews: 702. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí stationed at Pearse Street Garda station in each of the years 2016 to 2019 and to date in 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37929/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (24 Nov 2020)

Chris Andrews: 704. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí stationed at Kevin Street Garda station in each of the years 2016 to 2019 and to date in 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37931/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (24 Nov 2020)

Chris Andrews: 706. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí stationed at Irishtown Garda station in each of the years 2016 to 2019 and to date in 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37933/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (24 Nov 2020)

Chris Andrews: 703. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of community gardaí stationed at Pearse Street Garda station in each of the years 2016 to 2019 and to date in 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37930/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (24 Nov 2020)

Chris Andrews: 705. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of community gardaí stationed at Kevin Street Garda station in each of the years 2016 to 2019 and to date in 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37932/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (24 Nov 2020)

Chris Andrews: 707. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of community gardaí stationed at Irishtown Garda station in each of the years 2016 to 2019 and to date in 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37934/20]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Nov 2020)

Chris Andrews: Elite national sport has been imported during this pandemic. Yesterday, the chairman of Sport Ireland came before the Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht. He said the high performance strategy would be published shortly. Can the Tánaiste outline why there is a delay as it is in the programme for Government? Apparently it is ready to go.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (18 Nov 2020)

Chris Andrews: 201. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the home help service in the Ringsend, Dublin 4 area is not being adequately funded resulting in the service not being able to take on new clients or to increase hours to existing clients; and if funding to this vital service will be increased to allow it to continue its work. [37335/20]

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Key Priorities for Sport Ireland and Impact of Covid-19 on Sports Sector: Sport Ireland (18 Nov 2020)

Chris Andrews: Yes, I have it here. Does the committee have to conclude by 4 p.m.?

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Key Priorities for Sport Ireland and Impact of Covid-19 on Sports Sector: Sport Ireland (18 Nov 2020)

Chris Andrews: I thank Mr. Mulvey and Mr. Treacy for presenting to the committee. Picking up on Deputy Dillon's comments regarding returning to play, in level 5 there was not a major issue in respect of sports and playing protocols because no one was allowed to play. That was quite frustrating for groups and clubs. In level 3, however, I remember there was a great deal of unhappiness. I refer to...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Key Priorities for Sport Ireland and Impact of Covid-19 on Sports Sector: Sport Ireland (18 Nov 2020)

Chris Andrews: Will Sport Ireland support the addition of extra members to the return to sport expert group?

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Key Priorities for Sport Ireland and Impact of Covid-19 on Sports Sector: Sport Ireland (18 Nov 2020)

Chris Andrews: I thank Mr Treacy. Mr. Mulvey mentioned the importance of corporate governance. We have all been very much aware of that, particularly in recent years. Having watched the RTÉ documentary on the finances of the FAI and the subsequent fallout, will Mr. Mulvey give a brief analysis of what measures have been put in place? Mr. Mulvey mentioned at the start that new governance measures...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Key Priorities for Sport Ireland and Impact of Covid-19 on Sports Sector: Sport Ireland (18 Nov 2020)

Chris Andrews: I apologise for interrupting, I am conscious of time.