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Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Team Sport in Ireland (18 Sep 2020)

Chris Andrews: Is that taking into account the international travel dimension in terms of the green list and the red list? Has that been factored into the equation?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Team Sport in Ireland (18 Sep 2020)

Chris Andrews: Perhaps Mr. Scanlon could respond to the question on the League of Ireland. It is a major concern for clubs not to have fans attending games.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Team Sport in Ireland (18 Sep 2020)

Chris Andrews: That investment is around €3.5 million or €4 million. Will there be a shortened season again next season or will we go back to a longer one?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Team Sport in Ireland (18 Sep 2020)

Chris Andrews: To get back to the old longer season format, one would need a greater investment. Does Mr. Scanlon know what that sum might be?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Team Sport in Ireland (18 Sep 2020)

Chris Andrews: It is great to hear Mr. Horan's acknowledgement of the importance of mental health and sport and the link between good mental and physical health. Does the GAA have a mental health strategy and does it require funding? Has the GAA applied to the Department for funding? Do all of the sports organisations here today have mental health strategies and have they applied for funding for those...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Team Sport in Ireland (18 Sep 2020)

Chris Andrews: Do the other two other organisations have any strategies around developing mental health answers to the issues that arise among club participants?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Team Sport in Ireland (18 Sep 2020)

Chris Andrews: Very briefly, Mr. Browne mentioned, in respect of the IRFU, that some of the fallout would be unpalatable. Could he give more detail around what unpalatable looks like?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Sport in Ireland (18 Sep 2020)

Chris Andrews: I welcome the two bodies. Could the witnesses clarify if the Department has sought specific EU funding to assist sporting organisations? There has been a lot of liaison with larger sporting bodies. Has the same focus and assistance been given to minority sporting organisations? Furthermore, in terms of opening up again and going back in some cases, judging from what is coming across my...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Sport in Ireland (18 Sep 2020)

Chris Andrews: There are more than 20 stadiums in various parts of Ireland with a safe capacity of more than 15,000 spectators. There is clearly room for a case-by-case approach and I understand that the plan is to assess such large venues. Is this something that is being undertaken? Is an assessment expected and, if so, when is it expected to be completed?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Sport in Ireland (18 Sep 2020)

Chris Andrews: When Mr. Kelly refers to "a bit of time", does he have a ballpark figure? When would he like to have it finished?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Sport in Ireland (18 Sep 2020)

Chris Andrews: This morning, John Horan of the GAA indicated that he felt that greater responsibility was given to the GAA in the Six Counties. I hope I am correct in saying that. Would the Department consider giving more decision-making responsibility to the GAA and other large sporting organisations? The evidence indicates that there have been no occurrences of Covid at GAA matches, for example. Would...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Impact on Sport in Ireland (18 Sep 2020)

Chris Andrews: I thank the witnesses. Earlier, we heard from the three organisations that they are all squeezed financially. Has Sport Ireland reduced its overheads and, if so, what does that look like?

Community Safety and Fireworks: Motion [Private Members] (22 Sep 2020)

Chris Andrews: I welcome this motion put forward by my colleague, Deputy Ward. Two weeks ago, a young woman in the park in Ringsend was hit in the forehead by rocket. When I say there was a hole in her head, I am not exaggerating. It was horrendous. It was an image that could not be unseen and was hard to get out of one's mind. It was traumatic, I imagine, for the poor woman. This year, the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (22 Sep 2020)

Chris Andrews: 515. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) will be allowed to attend a vocational training opportunities scheme course. [24903/20]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Sep 2020)

Chris Andrews: I am sorry, a Cheann Comhairle. I was not sure where I was on the list. Sometimes I am never sure where I am. Before the summer recess I raised the serious health concerns of an 11-year-old scoliosis patient, Sophie Redmond, with the Taoiseach. Sophie is in need of urgent spinal surgery but she also desperately requires surgery on her knees. At the time, the Taoiseach mentioned the...

Covid-19 (Transport): Statements (23 Sep 2020)

Chris Andrews: I congratulate the Minister on his elevation and wish him the best. It is a great honour and a huge responsibility. Early in the pandemic, front-line hospital staff in the Dublin City Council area were given free parking when they were near particular hospitals. This was a very fair and welcome gesture. This decision was made by the Government and Dublin City Council implemented it....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (23 Sep 2020)

Chris Andrews: 25. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of an application for a taxi licence by a person (details supplied); and when they can expect a decision on the application. [25725/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (23 Sep 2020)

Chris Andrews: 144. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the social welfare supports available to a person (details supplied) who is an Irish citizen but resides in England. [25773/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing (24 Sep 2020)

Chris Andrews: 117. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if funding will be provided for the modernisation and regeneration of a flat complex (details supplied) to bring it up to the highest level of energy efficiency possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26193/20]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla -Topical Issue Debates: Housing Regeneration (29 Sep 2020)

Chris Andrews: Inner city Dublin has a large working class community. This is probably forgotten when people look at its skyline and see sparkling six, eight and ten storey apartment buildings and plenty of cranes. These new buildings have state-of-the-art technology and all the mod cons, but that is in stark contrast to Dublin City Council's housing in Pearse House, Glover's Court and most of the...