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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (30 Nov 2023)

Chris Andrews: 238. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the effort he is making to secure the safe passage of Irish citizens out of the Gaza Strip; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50169/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (30 Nov 2023)

Chris Andrews: I feel that everybody in this House is united in the desire to see an extension of the ceasefire. This is really important. I also want to acknowledge the work the Department is doing to secure the release of hostages. What efforts are being made at European level to ensure an extension of the ceasefire?

Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (28 Nov 2023)

Chris Andrews: We have a long and proud tradition of supporting the United Nations peacekeeping missions. Ireland is the only state to have continuous deployment on UN and UN-mandated peace operations since 1958. We should be immensely proud of that commitment to peace and stability. We should stand fully opposed to any attempts to undermine our highly respected standing on the international stage....

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Chris Andrews: Go raibh maith agat, a Cheann Comhairle. I acknowledge and extend my thoughts to the children and adults hurt in Thursday's sickening attacks. Those attacks were heartbreaking. There were many heroes on the day. I commend the gardaí who had to put up with extreme levels of violence and abuse. The gardaí on the front line were immense. The gardaí I deal with daily in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (28 Nov 2023)

Chris Andrews: 556. To ask the Minister for Health the number of posts removed from profile as a result of the memorandums CEO ref 09954 and 10166 of 2023, by grade for the National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts and the WTE to which these relate; the number which were new posts; the number which were replacement posts or vacant posts; and the number which...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (28 Nov 2023)

Chris Andrews: 557. To ask the Minister for Health the number of posts removed from profile as a result of the memorandums CEO ref 09954 and 10166 of 2023, by grade for CHO5, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts and the WTE to which these relate; the number which were new posts; the number which were replacement posts or vacant posts; and the number which were related to absence/leave cover. [51854/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (28 Nov 2023)

Chris Andrews: 558. To ask the Minister for Health the number of job offers which have been withdrawn as a result of the memorandums CEO ref 09954 and 10166 of 2023, by grade for the National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street, in tabular form; and the number of headcount posts and the WTE to which these relate. [51855/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (28 Nov 2023)

Chris Andrews: 559. To ask the Minister for Health the number of posts removed from profile as a result of the memorandums CEO ref 09954 and 10166 of 2023, by grade for St. Vincent's University Hospital, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts and the WTE to which these relate; the number which were new posts; the number which were replacement posts or vacant posts; and the number which were related...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (28 Nov 2023)

Chris Andrews: 560. To ask the Minister for Health the number of posts removed from profile as a result of the memorandums CEO ref 09954 and 10166 of 2023, by grade for CHO5, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts and the WTE to which these relate; the number which were new posts; the number which were replacement posts or vacant posts; and the number which were related to absence/leave cover. [51857/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (28 Nov 2023)

Chris Andrews: 561. To ask the Minister for Health the number of job offers which have been withdrawn as a result of the memorandums CEO ref 09954 and 10166 of 2023 by grade for St. Vincent's University Hospital, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts; and the WTE to which these relate. [51858/23]

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Chris Andrews: I thank the Minister and her officials for coming to the committee. I have a few observations. League of Ireland is a fantastic product. It is doing well and the crowds are fantastic. The Minister mentioned quality public service broadcasting. The number of hours League of Ireland games are televised is minimal in the context of the hours of sport produced by RTÉ and there are the...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Chris Andrews: It was a Covid grant.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Chris Andrews: The Minister of State is not betting on it.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Chris Andrews: If the FAI does not reach the gender quota by the end of the year, but it happens in, for example, February, will the clubs get 100% in February?

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Chris Andrews: Therefore, the money is being withheld rather than-----

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Chris Andrews: At the moment some Irish boxers are out in Armenia and I understand they are doing pretty well. Where an Irish boxer comes up against a Russian opponent, the request from the Minister of State and from Sport Ireland is that they would not fight and would bow out of the fight. If an Irish fighter were to take on a Russian, would there be consequences for the club or the individual?

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Chris Andrews: There will not be any consequences for the-----

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Chris Andrews: Will Sport Ireland not tell it what to do either? Will there be no sanctions from Sport Ireland?

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Chris Andrews: I understand that many other European sports ministers signed the letter that the Minister of State signed. Most of the other countries have not adhered to that; it has only been Ireland.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Flood Risk Management (23 Nov 2023)

Chris Andrews: I thank the Minister of State and I would appreciate if he would do so. Clearly ten years is an unacceptable wait for residents for flood relief works to be completed. It is very important that people get their heads together. Everybody in the House would agree that families should not have to live in fear of the next flood. This is what people in Sandymount and Ringsend are worried...