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Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (13 Oct 2022)

Chris Andrews: The Bill is very important. As my colleague has said, it is welcome and a positive step in the right direction. I, too, commend the tireless campaigning of Eve McDowell and Una Ring. These women have shown immense bravery and commitment in campaigning for stalking to be a stand-alone offence. Both of them were victims of stalking. They saw at first hand how the charges stalkers face...

Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Oct 2022)

Chris Andrews: I will take a moment to extend my congratulations on the fantastic achievement of the Irish women's football team and its manager, Vera Pauw. It has given the whole nation a lift. That team did not qualify for the World Cup by chance. It is the result of hard work, dedication and professionalism. I heard Vera Pauw say they are standing on the shoulders of previous generations of...

Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Oct 2022)

Chris Andrews: I was just coming to that. I congratulate the Minister on his Bill. I was intending to congratulate him last. Work-life balance is important. In that context, sports facilities are also important. Sport affects our emotional, physical and mental health. We have for decades under-invested in sports and sports facilities. We need to ensure those sports facilities are invested in. The...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Oct 2022)

Chris Andrews: Seán is a 13-year-old from Ringsend who has additional needs. As he has additional needs, he cannot get a place in his local school in his community. That means he cannot access the Irishtown and Ringsend Primary Care Centre and needs to get taxis. Seán needs two extractions and two fillings and, for sensory reasons, he needs to be put asleep while that is being done. The HSE...

Electricity Costs (Domestic Electricity Accounts) Emergency Measures and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Second Stage (11 Oct 2022)

Chris Andrews: Households and businesses must be to the forefront of any debate on the energy crisis and payments. Families are struggling and, as has previously been said, households are having to decide whether to eat each day. Businesses are also under great pressure. However, it is also important not to forget that sports clubs around the country play an important role in improving our mental,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (11 Oct 2022)

Chris Andrews: 347. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the assistance that has been provided by the Irish Government to the government of Pakistan in the context of the ongoing severe floods in Pakistan. [49833/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (6 Oct 2022)

Chris Andrews: 269. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) will be eligible for the fuel allowance on the basis that they are currently on the jobseeker’s allowance for less than 312 days and have previously been in receipt of the working family payment; and if the working family payment can count towards the 312 days. [49212/22]

Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Oct 2022)

Chris Andrews: While the Bill is largely technical in nature, it is very much welcome. Many students leave Ireland annually to go to Britain to study their chosen medical degree. It is only right and fitting that the Bill removes the road blocks before people who hold a British medical degree to availing of medical intern posts here. This is the right direction in which we need to move to attract more...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (5 Oct 2022)

Chris Andrews: 54. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures that have been carried out to remove man-made waste from the rivers Liffey, Tolka and Dodder in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48755/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (5 Oct 2022)

Chris Andrews: 55. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if there are measures in place along the rivers Liffey, Tolka and Dodder to prevent rubbish and general waste entering into Dublin Bay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48756/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Fuel Poverty (5 Oct 2022)

Chris Andrews: 208. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the fuel allowance has been extended to recipients of the jobs initiative scheme. [48693/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (5 Oct 2022)

Chris Andrews: 319. To ask the Minister for Health if a person or their family with power of attorney rent out a house in a case in which the person is in receipt of the fair deal scheme which would therefore free-up housing availability. [48795/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (5 Oct 2022)

Chris Andrews: 344. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the provision of evusheld to immunocompromised patients in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48959/22]

Housing for All Update: Statements (4 Oct 2022)

Chris Andrews: Housing for All is a good name but it is not delivering for all. It is not delivering for families and workers in the flat complexes. It is not delivering for families and workers in the flats who are paying significant rents. They do not get them for free. I know the Minister of State knows this but it will be a surprise to many. There is an assumption that people living in the flats...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (4 Oct 2022)

Chris Andrews: 137. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of a critical skills employment application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48014/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Sector Pensions (4 Oct 2022)

Chris Andrews: 156. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the pension entitlements of a former employee (details supplied) of the Department of Post and Telegraphs. [48066/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (4 Oct 2022)

Chris Andrews: 259. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her Department will continue to support a tournament (details supplied) on an annual basis. [48047/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (4 Oct 2022)

Chris Andrews: 312. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government an ndéanfaidh sé teagmháil le hUisce Éireann maidir lena gceanglais faoi Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021. [48554/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (4 Oct 2022)

Chris Andrews: 312. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government an ndéanfaidh sé teagmháil le hUisce Éireann maidir lena gceanglais faoi Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021. [48554/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (4 Oct 2022)

Chris Andrews: 330. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the recent scenes of violence by Israeli forces in east Jerusalem, which has included the forceful eviction of peaceful Muslim worshippers from Al-Aqsa Mosque. [48048/22]