Results 301-320 of 1,673 for speaker:Chris Andrews

Written Answers — Food Imports: Food Imports (27 Jan 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 192: To ask the Taoiseach the value of goods imported here from the West Bank during the period 2006 to 2009; and the main types of food produce that were imported from this region. [4081/10]

Waste Management. (28 Jan 2010)

Chris Andrews: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to speak on this matter. In 2003, Ireland came close to introducing a chewing gum levy. However, ultimately this move did not go ahead and I believe now is an opportune time for the issue to be revisited. Chewing gum residue is unsightly and very difficult and costly to remove. In an ideal world, people who chew gum would dispose...

Written Answers — Industrial Disputes: Industrial Disputes (28 Jan 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 34: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will make a statement on a matter (details supplied). [4275/10]

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (2 Feb 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 346: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if where a child in first year in secondary school has had the first of the two required cervical cancer vaccination injections privately, this child will receive the second injection through the State sponsored scheme. [5370/10]

Crime Levels. (4 Feb 2010)

Chris Andrews: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this matter. The right to feel safe in one's own home is a basic entitlement. Article 40.5 of the Constitution states specifically: "The dwelling of every citizen is inviolable and shall not be forcibly entered save in accordance with law." In recent years, a number of high-profile incidents have increased the focus on this...

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (9 Feb 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 162: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if a company (details supplied) refuses to comply with the Labour Court recommendations, the next steps that can be taken by the employees' union; if there is any recourse for companies that refuse to comply with Labour Court recommendations, having gone through the process; if not, the reason for same; and...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (9 Feb 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 374: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the abduction of a person (details supplied) who has been missing almost a year; if he has expressed this position to the Chinese Embassy here. [6718/10]

Written Answers — Educational Projects: Educational Projects (9 Feb 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 698: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his proposed reductions to projects run through local drugs task forces in Dublin in 2010, with a cessation of this funding in 2011; if there has been any review of these proposals; and or if there are any plans to review these proposals. [6633/10]

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

Chris Andrews: The Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, last week published the Finance Bill 2010 which gives effect to the measures announced by him in his Budget Statement on 9 December last. The Bill contains measures that, though clearly difficult, are necessary to stabilise the economy. It is important to highlight that this Bill also contains many pro-enterprise measures, which have been...

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (10 Feb 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prosecutions for aggravated and non-aggravated burglaries in 2009; the sentences that were handed down for each of those crimes nationally; the average sentence received for each of these crimes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7122/10]

Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Feb 2010)

Chris Andrews: I thank you, a Cheann Comhairle, for the opportunity to speak on this measure. The purpose of the Industrial Relations Bill, which was published last summer, is to strengthen the existing system for making employment regulation orders and registered employment agreements, as well as providing for their continued effective operation. Some of the main amendments in the Bill include the...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (11 Feb 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application from a school (details supplied) in Dublin 4; if a decision to approve this application has been granted and if so, the reason for this decision. [7350/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (11 Feb 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will make a statement on the case of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 8. [7410/10]

Written Answers — Labour Court Recommendations: Labour Court Recommendations (16 Feb 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 164: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if a company refuses to comply with a Labour Court recommendation, the next steps that can be taken by the employees' union. [7847/10]

Written Answers — Labour Court Recommendations: Labour Court Recommendations (16 Feb 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 165: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if there is any recourse for companies that refuse to comply with Labour Court recommendations. [7848/10]

Written Answers — Labour Court Recommendations: Labour Court Recommendations (16 Feb 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 166: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if there are structures in place to force a foreign owned company to comply with a Labour Court recommendation; if not, the reason. [7849/10]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (16 Feb 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the consideration of a reduction in, VAT for a period of 24 months, in biodegradable packaging, to encourage the sale of that product and reduce the use of non biodegradable packaging. [7596/10]

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (16 Feb 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on granting city and county councils the discretion to regulate partial footpath parking in areas in which parking shortage is an issue. [7658/10]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (16 Feb 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 300: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to streamline the appeals process for asylum seekers; his views on whether the protracted appeal system has any impact on the decision making process for asylum seekers; and the amount of money that has been spent by the State in 2008 and 2009 when defending deportation orders in the High Court and Supreme...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (16 Feb 2010)

Chris Andrews: Question 323: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the community closed circuit television scheme; his plans to provide future funding for this scheme; and the amount of funding that was distributed under this scheme. [7759/10]