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Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Chris Andrews: The IFA certainly built up a great deal of animosity towards Lisbon as the bogeyman of Europe. They came in on the last day but at that stage the sense among farming families appeared to be one of opposition and, unfortunately, the IFA could not turn back the tide as quickly as they had wished or had imagined they could. One of the most significant issues I picked up on was immigration....

Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Chris Andrews: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on this issue. In many ways, I am very disappointed with the result. When a person puts a big effort into an event, he or she hopes that it will go in the desired way but, unfortunately, on this occasion that did not happen. My constituency colleagues, Deputies Ruairí Quinn and Lucinda Creighton, also put a huge effort into the campaign. I...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Jun 2008)

Chris Andrews: Question 785: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position of the application by persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22596/08]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (17 Jun 2008)

Chris Andrews: Question 794: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason the application for residency by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 has not been successful; the further reason it has taken so long in view of the fact that their spouse is an EU citizen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22732/08]

Lisbon Reform Treaty Report: Statements (4 Jun 2008)

Chris Andrews: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this important issue. I pay tribute to the Chairman of the Joint Committee on European Scrutiny, Deputy Perry. As a member of the committee, I have seen him close up and know that he runs a professional, enthusiastic and efficient committee, on which I compliment him. A recent Eurobarometer opinion poll showed that a large...

Constituency Commission Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Chris Andrews: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on this issue as it is important to debate an issue that will affect all politicians. The terms of reference for the commission as set out in section 6 of the Electoral Act 1997 state: A Constituency Commission shall, in observing the relevant provisions of the Constitution in relation to Dáil constituencies, have regard to the following:...

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2008)

Chris Andrews: I wish to share time with Deputy Áine Brady, with the permission of the House. I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on this particular issue. Living in south Dublin and representing Dublin South East, it is obviously a problem that I see and face every day. Sometimes when people talk to public representatives such as Deputies and councillors, they believe they are detached from...

Written Answers — Child Protection Services: Child Protection Services (13 May 2008)

Chris Andrews: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (13 May 2008)

Chris Andrews: Question 497: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if persons (details supplied) in Dublin 4 will have a stamp reinstated on their American passports. [18218/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (8 May 2008)

Chris Andrews: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Finance when the marriage ban was initiated for working women who got married; the person by whom it was initiated; when it ended; the reason it did not apply to primary school teachers; if constitutional challenges were taken as a result of the ban; and if the State if obliged to repay moneys which were deducted for a pension scheme from which a woman...

Written Answers — Marriage Licences: Marriage Licences (8 May 2008)

Chris Andrews: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties involved in getting the necessary paper work ready in order to get married and the delays that are being caused as a result; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17247/08]

Management Companies (Housing Developments): Motion (8 May 2008)

Chris Andrews: I take this opportunity to congratulate Deputy Dermot Ahern on his appointment — he will make a fine Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. I also congratulate the former Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Brian Lenihan, on his new role as I feel he will make an exceptional Minister for Finance. My constituency colleague, Deputy John Gormley, retains his role as...

Management Companies (Housing Developments): Motion (8 May 2008)

Chris Andrews: The new Government is working hard and constructively on delivering the programme for Government. Not far from here, around Grand Canal Dock in Dublin's docklands area, there are many apartments and the area has been transformed. This has been a good thing and it has transformed people's lives because it has brought about much needed accommodation and housing stock. There are difficulties...

Local Authority Housing. (24 Apr 2008)

Chris Andrews: I welcome the opportunity to raise this important issue, namely, the introduction of a sale of flats scheme. Such a scheme must be introduced because it would be an extremely important social inclusion measure. When the sale of houses scheme for council tenants, there were huge improvements in estates throughout the country, particularly those in Dublin. The difficulty is that many people...

Cancer Reports: Statements (24 Apr 2008)

Chris Andrews: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this issue, which is vital to me, my constituents and people throughout the country. I met Professor Tom Keane who came before the Joint Committee on Health and Children and what he said made me confident that he can deliver the required changes. I spoke on previous occasions in support of the national cancer strategy. I am of the...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Apr 2008)

Chris Andrews: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the range of health services that will be available at a centre (details supplied); when it is scheduled to open; if there will be transfer of services from another centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13940/08]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (17 Apr 2008)

Chris Andrews: Question 617: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, with the downturn in the price of property, there will be a corresponding decrease in the cost of affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14816/08]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (10 Apr 2008)

Chris Andrews: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Defence the procedure in place for members of the Defence Forces who received approaches from persons linked to criminal activity; his views on recent media reports that a number of members have been so approached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13571/08]

Overseas Missions. (10 Apr 2008)

Chris Andrews: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Defence the timetable for the deployment of the remaining troops to Chad; the arrangements in place to transport these troops to their area of operation in Chad; the duties they will undertake while there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13572/08]

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Apr 2008)

Chris Andrews: I commend the Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008 to the House. Over the next two months we will hear both sides of the debate on accepting or rejecting the Lisbon reform treaty. Two guiding questions must be asked by all voters. First, what would the impact be on Ireland if we were to vote "No"? Second, how will this treaty affect the voter? A "No" vote would have a...