Results 1-9 of 9 for destroyed speaker:Chris Andrews

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Foreign Conflicts (30 Nov 2023)

Chris Andrews: ...of any peace process or two-state solution. The Tánaiste mentioned humanitarian aid on numerous occasions. Of course, I welcome that. It is really important. The difficulty is that when Israel destroys that humanitarian aid that has been allocated to Palestinians, blows it up or wrecks it, there are no consequences for Israel doing that. The illegal settlements are an ongoing...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Nov 2023)

Chris Andrews: ...a stone's throw of Leinster House, there are many council-owned properties and flat complexes that are in unacceptable condition. Some of the complexes were built in the thirties and they are now destroyed with dampness and mould. They have been long designated for regeneration but the process could not be moving any slower. "Glacial" is the only word that could be used to describe the...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (18 Apr 2023)

Chris Andrews: ...and that they cannot keep stealing Palestinian land? When are we going to tell them that they cannot keep setting up illegal settlements? When are we going to tell them that they have to stop destroying the hopes and prospects for a peace solution? When are we going to tell them that they have to stop shooting children, destroying farms and administrative detention? When are we going...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (13 Jul 2022)

Chris Andrews: ..., many of whom are living in villages supported by Irish and EU aid? We need to see the European Council, Ireland, and the Minister of State himself standing up to Israel and saying it cannot keep destroying the investments that Ireland has put into Palestinian communities. That is what is happening. When will Ireland stand up and say Israel cannot keep carrying out apartheid, cannot...

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

Chris Andrews: ...nature. If we are going to be consistent in our condemnation of terror, Israel must be sanctioned for its crimes, which have made a two-state solution virtually impossible. War in Yemen is destroying countless lives with the arms industry in Europe the only beneficiary as it makes eye-watering profits. If we are going to be consistent, Saudi Arabia must be sanctioned for its crimes....

Labour Services (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Oct 2009)

Chris Andrews: ...are established. As I have said, however, the vast majority of FÁS staff are honest, hard working and give their utmost to the organisation. Unfortunately, the public perception of FÁS has been destroyed by a small number of people. This Bill will go a long way towards restoring the reputation of a body whose sole purpose is to assist and support people in the employment arena. Over...

Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 May 2009)

Chris Andrews: ...of years ago, declared that she would run as an Independent candidate in the local authority elections. Only three nights ago, her car was smashed to bits at 1.30 a.m. by five hooded people. They destroyed her car, shouted abuse at her apartment and called for her and her husband to come out. This was an act of serious intimidation by thugs, for whom scum is the more accurate...

Written Answers — Military Medals: Military Medals (12 Dec 2007)

Chris Andrews: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of applications received to date for official replacement certificates for 1916 and War of Independence medals lost, stolen or destroyed; the number of certificates issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34029/07]

Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Second Stage (25 Oct 2007)

Chris Andrews: I am glad to have the opportunity to speak. As a parent of two young girls I, like every other parent, have hopes and dreams for them. When people become involved in trafficking, they are not only destroying the hopes and dreams of the parents but the innocent hopes and dreams of the child concerned whose life is likely to become a horror story. It is important to end trafficking. Life is...