Results 1,321-1,340 of 1,827 for speaker:Chris Andrews

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jul 2020)

Chris Andrews: 224. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if each bus used by Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann is fitted with windows that can be opened by passengers to allow proper ventilation. [19754/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (30 Jul 2020)

Chris Andrews: 790. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person’s 2018 tax returns will only be accepted when applying for the pandemic unemployment payment even when a person has submitted their 2019 returns. [19913/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (30 Jul 2020)

Chris Andrews: 791. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person that applied for the pandemic unemployment payment and submitted their 2019 tax returns was rejected on their 2018 tax returns; her views on the validity of this decision; the reason the most recent returns are not taken into account; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19914/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (30 Jul 2020)

Chris Andrews: 792. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if there is a specific policy in place that explains the way in which one set of workers can earn €50 a week and qualify based on an additional support and yet another set is disqualified in the exact same circumstances (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19915/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (30 Jul 2020)

Chris Andrews: 866. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for the reduced pandemic unemployment payment by a person (details supplied) can be reviewed in view of the fact their details were incorrectly reviewed initially; and if their payment can be allocated according to their correct income details. [20323/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: European Health Insurance Card (30 Jul 2020)

Chris Andrews: 1149. To ask the Minister for Health the arrangements that have been made with the United Kingdom for residents in Northern Ireland who hold Irish passports in applying for a EHIC card in view of the fact that they cannot apply through the HSE as they do not have a PPS number (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19909/20]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Jul 2020)

Chris Andrews: In 2017, the then Minister for Health said on an RTÉ programme that by the end of that year, no child would be waiting for longer than four months for a scoliosis procedure. In July 2020, children with scoliosis are still waiting longer than four months. I was contacted by the parents of a wonderful and brave 11 year old named Sophie Redmond. She has scoliosis resulting in a 70%...

Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Jul 2020)

Chris Andrews: While I appreciate that affordable housing and rents are major issues, another serious issue for people living in the inner city, such as in complexes on Pearse Street and Kevin Street, is the need for the upgrading and renovation of flat complexes across the city. In many cases, they are like modern-day tenements. Glistening ten and 12-story buildings are going up around flat complexes...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Jul 2020)

Chris Andrews: 73. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of claims for the restart grant that have been received from businesses in Dublin 4, 6 and 8; the number of claims that have been granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18513/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (28 Jul 2020)

Chris Andrews: 158. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if applicants that wish to renew their driver licence will be allowed to do so online to avoid citizens living abroad having to return here in view of the public health advice to avoid all unnecessary travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18378/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Jul 2020)

Chris Andrews: 162. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given to allow applicants to conduct the driver theory test online in view of the fact that there are almost 300,000 persons on a waiting list to get a slot for same. [18403/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Commercial Rates (28 Jul 2020)

Chris Andrews: 342. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of claims for the commercial rates waiver scheme received from businesses in Dublin 4, 6 and 8, respectively; the number of claims that have been granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18511/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Commercial Rates (28 Jul 2020)

Chris Andrews: 343. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of claims for the commercial rates waiver scheme received from businesses across the four local authorities in Dublin; the number of claims that have been granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18512/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Autism Support Services (28 Jul 2020)

Chris Andrews: 433. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to set up ASD classes within the next 6 to 12 months in an area (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17994/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension (28 Jul 2020)

Chris Andrews: 601. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an appeal application by a person (details supplied) for an invalidity pension; and when a decision will issue. [18367/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance (28 Jul 2020)

Chris Andrews: 602. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for a carer’s allowance; and when he or she can expect a decision on his or her case. [18370/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (28 Jul 2020)

Chris Andrews: 1039. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be given an urgent date for two vital surgeries to be performed in view of the fact the person has been over a year on the waiting list. [18882/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Approved Housing Bodies (23 Jul 2020)

Chris Andrews: 37. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on proposals by approved housing bodies that they would be allowed to use some of their social housing stock to be put on the market as affordable rental properties; and if he has been in negotiations with approved housing bodies regarding this issue. [17646/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Regeneration Projects (23 Jul 2020)

Chris Andrews: 39. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will invest in the regeneration of flat complexes in south inner city Dublin in the interest of good public health and good community development in view of the extremely poor condition and the urgent need for upgrading of these flats. [17645/20]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Jul 2020)

Chris Andrews: The section of the programme for Government relating to disability refers to accessibility for people with disabilities and getting access to services that suit their needs. Throughout the country, school places for children with autism are particularly difficult to secure. There are zero autism spectrum disorder, ASD, classes in Dublin 2, 4, and 6, there is one such class in Dublin 6W and...