Results 561-580 of 1,686 for speaker:Chris Andrews

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (12 Jul 2022)

Chris Andrews: 467. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his response to the recent violence in Melilla, the European Union’s land border with Morocco which resulted in dozens of deaths. [37031/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (12 Jul 2022)

Chris Andrews: 757. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps that are being taken to reduce the processing time for an Irish citizenship application from the current 23-month timeframe to the 6 to 9 months which his Department previously stated was its objective. [38054/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (12 Jul 2022)

Chris Andrews: 927. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be given a date for a medical operation at Beaumont Hospital given that the person was informed that his or her local hospital, St. James’s Hospital, cannot cover trapped nerves. [37552/22]

Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Bill 2022 [Seanad]: Second Stage (7 Jul 2022)

Chris Andrews: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on the Bill. Like many others, I spent several years working in the hospitality sector. I understand how poorly paid are those working in the sector, how challenging a job it is and how important tips are to staff right across the hospitality sector. My party and I support the Bill. It is important. There has been a long campaign on this...

Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2022)

Chris Andrews: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on the Bill. I agree with some of the points Deputy Matthews made in relation to An Taisce. The organisation has played a really important role in protecting Irish culture and heritage. It has held people to account who need to held to account. The organisation has done the State a good service. I wish to acknowledge that. Planning and...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Jul 2022)

Chris Andrews: DEBRA Ireland, an advocacy group for epidermolysis bullosa, EB, or butterfly skin, made its pre-budget submission in Buswells Hotel last week on behalf of the families of those who are living with EB. Emma Fogarty and Liz Collins made a powerful presentation on the difficulties and challenges that they face day in and day out. They have three asks in respect of the budget. The first is to...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (5 Jul 2022)

Chris Andrews: 89. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if a critical skills employment applicant (details supplied) will be provided with a reference letter to assist their Irish residence permit application. [35532/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (30 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: 9. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department issues guidelines with regard to the teaching of history to ensure it is presented in an impartial way; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25840/22]

Autism Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (29 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: I welcome the Labour Party Bill. It is so important because it speaks to who we are as a society. Groups such as Involve Autism, which is represented in the Gallery, do such powerful work in advocacy but also in supporting families in communities who are struggling day in, day out. There is also Neurodiversity Irishtown, Ringsend and Pearse Street, which does amazing work for families that...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Social Outcome Contracts in Irish Sport: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: I thank the witnesses for the presentation. Like Deputy Dillon, this initiative is new to me and it certainly seems interesting. On the companies aspect, and Deputy Mythen referred to this point, and concerning those involved in the drinks or gambling industries, will they invest? Would that not be a conflict of interest? Would there be concern regarding the role of such companies in...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Register of Electors (28 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: 269. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his Department has discontinued printing voter registration forms for local authorities; and if this will be resumed in the near future. [34225/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Data (28 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: 600. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of enrolled children in secondary level education across the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33843/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Data (28 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: 601. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of enrolled children in primary level education across the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33844/22]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Regeneration Projects (23 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: They are all very fine words and I appreciate the personal commitment of the Minister of State, but the reality is that people living in inner-city flat complexes have to put up with rats, faeces and racism. It is horrendous for residents living in these communities. I do not feel there is any sense of urgency to progress the work. I met residents from Andrews Court four years ago in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Regeneration Projects (23 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: This is an issue I raise regularly. The situation does not seem to be getting any better. If anything, things seem to be getting worse. People living in flat complexes in the inner city are genuinely frustrated in respect of having been forgotten. They feel, and the evidence suggests they are right, that Dublin City Council has neglected them for too long, as has the Government. They are...

LGBTQI+ and Equality: Statements (23 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: I am delighted to have an opportunity to speak ahead of what will be a great Pride march on Saturday. It is always a great event. It is very positive. It makes people feel good and feel happy. There is a real sense of solidarity on the march. Pride month has many great events. Last week I was at one, the Pride dog show, in the Cabbage Garden off Kevin Street. It was a fantastic event...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (23 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: 32. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on affordable and social housing across Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32978/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Urban Development (23 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: 35. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans for the regeneration of social housing and flat complexes in inner city of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32979/22]

Respite Care Services: Motion [Private Members] (22 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: I welcome the motion brought forward by the Independent Group. It is a very important issue. Many of us know the key role that respite provides in supporting family carers and those with a disability. More than 500,000 family carers provide vital care and support for their loved ones. I will raise one issue, in particular, that was raised with me by a family. They are really...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (22 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: 184. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) can have their details corrected with by the HSE. [33030/22]