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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Refugee Resettlement Programme (7 Apr 2022)

Chris Andrews: 335. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the plans that are being drawn up to organise the transition of Ukrainian refugees from temporary living arrangements with host families to more independent permanent living arrangements. [18996/22]

Vacant Properties: Motion [Private Members] (6 Apr 2022)

Chris Andrews: Vacant homes are a serious issue around the country but they are no less of an issue in the inner city. The difference is that in the inner city, Dublin City Council is responsible for these empty homes. A short walk from here I could show the Minister ten empty flats that are boarded up. That is ten homes that could house people in homelessness or in overcrowded or unsafe conditions....

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (6 Apr 2022)

Chris Andrews: In many regions around the world, people are facing intense oppression and humanitarian crises brought on by oppressive regimes. All these wars are extremely challenging for Europe. The brutal war being raged by the Russian Government in Ukraine has no end in sight. President Zelenskyy has shown strong leadership since the war started, as he did in speaking to the joint Houses of the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (31 Mar 2022)

Chris Andrews: Yesterday, there was a welcome announcement by Sport Ireland and Ireland Active relating to swimming pool operators across the country. However, I was taken aback to see the five-star hotels in Dublin Bay South, such as the Merrion Hotel, the InterContinental Dublin hotel in Ballsbridge and the Marker Hotel Dublin, where annual membership is €1,500 and no children are allowed,...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (31 Mar 2022)

Chris Andrews: I thank the Minister.

Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (30 Mar 2022)

Chris Andrews: There are some important elements to the Bill which I welcome. Overall, we welcome the Bill. We will be proposing amendments on Committee Stage. The provision to use CCTV in some circumstances to catch illegal dumping is welcome. It will be welcomed in many flat complexes around my constituency. Residents in the likes of Bishop Street, not too far from here, are scourged by people...

Government Response to Situation in Ukraine: Statements (30 Mar 2022)

Chris Andrews: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the situation in Ukraine. I send my continued solidarity to the people of Ukraine. The resilience and courage they have shown is inspiring. Every day they are enduring the brutal and deadly reality of Russian aggression. It has been uplifting to see the rapid response, from here and from the rest of Europe, and the opening of doors to give shelter and...

Services for Children with Disabilities: Motion [Private Members] (29 Mar 2022)

Chris Andrews: I also commend my colleague, Deputy Tully, on the work she has done on this particular issue, which is unbelievably important to many families across the country. The fear people feel when they find out their child is neurodiverse is heartbreaking because they know so many people in their situation who have been failed and they know that the same is in store for them. I know the Minister of...

Planning and Development (Protect Social Housing) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Mar 2022)

Chris Andrews: I agree with everything Deputy Ó Broin said. It is very disappointing and the residents in Pearse Street and Ringsend will be equally disappointed. The Minister of State listed off a range of measures, but he did not say what the negative unintended consequences of the Bill would be. It will protect communities. The application in Ringsend was for 15 storeys and there were going to...

Planning and Development (Protect Social Housing) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Mar 2022)

Chris Andrews: We cannot say anything, can we not?

Planning and Development (Protect Social Housing) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Mar 2022)

Chris Andrews: The Minister of State will come back.

Planning and Development (Protect Social Housing) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Mar 2022)

Chris Andrews: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I thank the Minister of State for arriving. I know he had other plans, but such is life. This is a Bill to amend the Planning and Development 2000 and to repeal section 97(3)(b). The Bill arises because of the scrapping of height guidelines by the then Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government in 2018. There are a number of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Homeless Persons Supports (24 Mar 2022)

Chris Andrews: It is because everything moved so fast.

Bretton Woods Agreements (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Mar 2022)

Chris Andrews: The Bill before us here today is essentially a fait accompli. As the Minister signed us up to this two years ago, it is something of a rubber-stamping exercise. Before I deal with the contents of this Bill, I feel I should mention the Bretton Woods system itself, from which it derives its name, because the IMF, alongside the World Bank, have been with us since the Bretton Woods system was...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (24 Mar 2022)

Chris Andrews: 110. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the Government has expressed concerns over human rights abuses to the Saudi Arabian Government following the mass execution of 81 Saudi and non-Saudi citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15363/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (24 Mar 2022)

Chris Andrews: 103. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on Irish Aid to Yemen; if Irish Aid to Yemen is due to be increased given the worsening situation in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15362/22]

European Arrest Warrant (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (23 Mar 2022)

Chris Andrews: I welcome the Bill. It is important that laws relating to European arrest warrants are brought up to date with the European Council's framework decision of 2002. That is long overdue. As a result of the delay in doing it, infringement proceedings were initiated in 2020 by the European Commission against Ireland. What is proposed with regard to the European arrest warrant will update the...

Rising Energy Costs: Motion [Private Members] (22 Mar 2022)

Chris Andrews: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion which in reality reflects people's everyday circumstances. The rising cost of living is being felt across communities, whether in Ringsend, Donnybrook, Kimmage or Kevin Street. It is the issue that people are raising with me. People have to decide between heating or eating. That is of huge concern to everybody in this House. Everyone is...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (22 Mar 2022)

Chris Andrews: 338. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will consider fast tracking the planning process for garden offices given that they could be used as short-term accommodation for refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14446/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Personal Public Service Numbers (10 Mar 2022)

Chris Andrews: 321. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason for the delay in processing a PPS number application by a person (details supplied); the actions she will take to address this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13612/22]