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Horse Racing Ireland (18 Nov 2010)

Chris Andrews: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this matter. I originally tabled it last week. Since then various statements have been released by Horse Racing Ireland, HRI, KPMG and the Irish Bookmakers Association, IBA, each asserting different positions on the report on HRI's expenditure. For this reason, I will not focus on this but rather wider issues concerning HRI and...

Written Answers — Horse Racing Ireland: Horse Racing Ireland (16 Nov 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 376: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food given the recent revelations in relation to expenditure at Horse Racing Ireland, if he will agree to an investigation into the organisation's expenditure and finances; the reason, despite HRI increased expenditure, Ireland's only all-weather track at Dundalk still remains closed in the winter; the reason HRI's contribution...

Fifth Report of the Joint Committee on Climate Change and Energy Security: Motion (11 Nov 2010)

Chris Andrews: I thank Deputy Sargent for sharing time. I commend the Joint Committee on Climate Change and Energy Security on its excellent work in producing its Bill. It is heartening that Members from all parties worked together constructively on an issue of not only national but also global importance. It would be nice to see the same sense of working towards the common good extended to other policy...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (2 Nov 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform his views on whether the policing and enforcement of gambling and gaming legislation is effective in view of that fact, that the law is being flagrantly flouted with slot machine operators trading without sanction on the high street; in view of the fact that the Government is considering the introduction of new legislation covering...

Written Answers — School Evaluations: School Evaluations (27 Oct 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 129: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills when a centre (details supplied) in Dublin 2 will receive the result of their whole school evaluation, which was carried out more than 10 months ago [38575/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Oct 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 130: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will confirm that funding for the proposed extension of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 6 will include funding for ancillary space, stairs, toilets and a lift [38578/10]

Criminal Law (Defence and the Dwelling) Bill 2010: Second Stage (20 Oct 2010)

Chris Andrews: I thank Deputy O'Flynn for sharing his time with me. This Bill amends existing legislation applying to the defence of the person and the person's home. I commend the Minister on introducing this item of legislation, which is timely and welcome. It builds on other welcome legislation. The Bill outlines what is meant by the dwelling, and provides when justifiable force, including lethal...

Written Answers — Procurement Policy: Procurement Policy (14 Oct 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 48: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the procurement policy regarding schools buying equipment from non-domestic based companies and if there is a threshold and any guidance [36863/10]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (14 Oct 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in the UK VAT is not payable by schools for the purchase of musical instruments and equipment; if he would consider introducing a similar system here [36871/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (14 Oct 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide an update on the status of the planned cystic fibrosis units in St. Vincent's Hospital [36906/10]

Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (14 Oct 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation in view of the fact that companies based in Northern Ireland have the right to register for a .ie domain name, is there any mechanism in place to inform consumers that those goods and services are from Northern Ireland rather than the Republic of Ireland and his plans to put such a requirement in place [36864/10]

Written Answers — Redress Schemes: Redress Schemes (7 Oct 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the current position in relation to proposals for a redress scheme as requested by a group (details supplied). [35502/10]

Written Answers — Asset Transfers: Asset Transfers (6 Oct 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will confirm that all transfers of assets by a person (details supplied) to members of their family in the past six years before they were declared bankrupt will be investigated and set aside where any transfer was made with a view to avoiding obligations owed to creditors. [35240/10]

Credit Institution (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) (Amendment) Scheme 2010: Motion (29 Sep 2010)

Chris Andrews: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the extension of this scheme, essential in bringing certainty to the economy, businesses, many of which are struggling to keep their heads above water, and struggling ordinary people and householders. This scheme is different from the original one in that it imposes higher fees on participating institutions and no longer covers subordinated debt. The...

Credit Institution (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) (Amendment) Scheme 2010: Motion (29 Sep 2010)

Chris Andrews: Now certain groups in the Opposition do not want to listen and take that advice.

Credit Institution (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) (Amendment) Scheme 2010: Motion (29 Sep 2010)

Chris Andrews: When Deputy Rabbitte has an opportunity to contribute, perhaps he will outline if he will ignore the regulator and the regulatory structures we have put in place. The Labour Party and Fine Gael have fallen out this week. That does not bode well for future alliances.

Credit Institution (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) (Amendment) Scheme 2010: Motion (29 Sep 2010)

Chris Andrews: Perhaps the Labour Party is enjoying the warm cuddle of our embrace. Tomorrow we will receive the final costs. This Government is taking difficult steps and they are bringing certainty and stability, which I welcome.

Written Answers — Irish Horseracing Industry: Irish Horseracing Industry (8 Jul 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason he stated that horse racing and betting are inextricably linked and mutually dependant in view of the fact that Irish racing accounts for less than 15% of the turnover of various betting companies. [30856/10]

Written Answers — Irish Horseracing Industry: Irish Horseracing Industry (8 Jul 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider linking an on-line tax to technology education here or to the country's technology infrastructure. [30857/10]

Written Answers — Irish Horseracing Industry: Irish Horseracing Industry (8 Jul 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Finance the way he will ensure that an on-line tax will be paid by all online operators and not just those who employ persons here. [30858/10]