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Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (5 Nov 2009)

Chris Andrews: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a humanitarian convoy which has been organised by the Palestinian Return Centre and other non-governmental organisations is now trapped in Egypt and is prohibited from entering Gaza to deliver medical equipment there; if he has been in contact with the Egyptian Government about same; and if...

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (4 Nov 2009)

Chris Andrews: I never served in the Houses of the Oireachtas with Joe Doyle, but I served on Dublin City Council and everything that has been said is so true and accurate. They say that nice people do not succeed in politics, but in many ways Joe Doyle disproved this cliché. We all get into politics to make a positive difference and it is safe to say that Joe Doyle made a positive difference. He made a...

Architectural Heritage. (3 Nov 2009)

Chris Andrews: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this issue. The Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government last week published Ireland's draft new tentative list of potential nominees to the world heritage list. I am delighted that "Dublin - A Georgian City and its Literary Tradition", was included on this draft list. Since I was elected in 2007, I have sought for Georgian Dublin to be...

Labour Services (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Oct 2009)

Chris Andrews: I wish to share time with Deputy Fitzpatrick. I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak here today. The revelations which came about regarding FÁS have shocked and outraged every person on both sides of the House and in wider society. The measures included in this Bill are sensible and necessary given what has taken place. They will go a long way towards restoring people's belief...

Election of Ceann Comhairle (13 Oct 2009)

Chris Andrews: It was the lowest common denominator.

Written Answers — EU Support Schemes: EU Support Schemes (6 Oct 2009)

Chris Andrews: Question 179: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the European Union support schemes (details supplied) that are currently being accessed by Irish financial institutions; and the reason they may not be currently accessed here. [32949/09]

Written Answers — Prompt Payment System: Prompt Payment System (6 Oct 2009)

Chris Andrews: Question 181: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will set up a reporting function for small and medium enterprises to report Departments that do not comply with the newly introduced payment period of 15 days; when a decision to include State agencies in this payment period will be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33038/09]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (6 Oct 2009)

Chris Andrews: Question 932: To ask the Minister for Defence the way he justifies awarding lucrative contracts to Israeli companies when the country has been accused of war crimes in a recently released United Nations report; if he will exclude Israeli companies from future tender competitions until such time as meaningful negotiations commence with Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Courts and Court Officers Bill 2009: Second Stage (24 Sep 2009)

Chris Andrews: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on this legislation. I had not planned on referring to the free legal aid system but I agree with the comments of Deputy Nolan. I know the Minister is as committed as anybody to dealing with abuses of the judicial system but in difficult economic times the focus is on getting value for money. There is a sense that free legal aid is being...

Industrial Disputes. (24 Sep 2009)

Chris Andrews: I am concerned by the length of the dispute between Marine Terminals Limited, MTL, and the men and women working for the company in Dublin Port. This dispute has resulted in pickets being placed on port installations by the workers who are opposed to the unilateral imposition of mass redundancies and cuts in pay and conditions by management. This dispute is in its 13th week and MTL has...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (22 Sep 2009)

Chris Andrews: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the legislation for the abolishment of upwards only rent reviews will be implemented. [32352/09]

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Sep 2009)

Chris Andrews: I wish to share time with Deputy Bobby Aylward.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Sep 2009)

Chris Andrews: I am delighted to have this opportunity to speak. I speak for every Member of this House when I state that the proposed legislation to establish NAMA is one of the most important and complex Bills to come before the House for debate. Rightly, the discussion surrounding these proposals has been vigorous and intense, with every person on the island wanting to ensure that stability is restored...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (16 Sep 2009)

Chris Andrews: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding a study into taxing on-line and phone betting; his views on the introduction of a tax for on-line betting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31036/09]

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (16 Sep 2009)

Chris Andrews: Question 784: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the decision by the Israeli Government to formally approve the construction of more than 450 new homes in the occupied West Bank in view of the fact that this move is in direct conflict with the road map for peace and nullifies any future settlement freezes. [31035/09]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (9 Jul 2009)

Chris Andrews: Question 575: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on a proposal (details supplied). [29236/09]

Written Answers — Pharmacy Statistics: Pharmacy Statistics (8 Jul 2009)

Chris Andrews: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of pharmacists in existence on 1 March 2008; and the number on 1 March 2009. [28124/09]

Written Answers — Pharmacist Numbers: Pharmacist Numbers (30 Jun 2009)

Chris Andrews: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of pharmacists registered here in March 2008; and the number of pharmacists registered as of March 2009. [25692/09]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (30 Jun 2009)

Chris Andrews: Question 372: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, with regard to rental supplements for tenants of housing associations, housing cooperative, housing trusts and local authority housing, he will request that these bodies reduce rents in line with the reductions in the private sector; and if, in view of the fact that these bodies are publicly funded, he...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (25 Jun 2009)

Chris Andrews: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on Israel's continuing blockade of Gaza, in particular, on its arbitrary prohibition of items such as tinned meat, tomato paste, clothing, shoes and notebooks (details supplied). [25554/09]