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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Chris Andrews: I would have questions about whether a Deputy or a councillor should on the board of an NGB. For grassroots clubs, such as St. Pat’s CY or Liffey Wanderers, I would say fair enough. However, when you get up to NGB level, that would have to be examined more closely. If I could just add, Deputy Griffin mentioned UEFA. I echo everything he said. Has the Minister of State expressed...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Issues Facing Women in Sport: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

Chris Andrews: ...and they have gone through the system, including the Cumann na mBunscoil competition in schools. They played for Ballinteer St John's GAA club and attended Coláiste Íosagáin where they participated in the camogie schools finals, which was great. They were part of the Dublin camogie development squad and they were part of the Dublin minors for a short period. Now, they are...

Roadmap for Living with Covid-19: Statements (1 Oct 2020)

Chris Andrews: ...that was all. I got no real clarity. Different sporting organisations are interpreting the rules differently. It is possible to play or train with a rugby or GAA club but not a soccer club. St. Pat's CYFC women's team cannot play their matches but the same players can play for their GAA club. Juvenile soccer players cannot train with their clubs unless they are part of the elite...

Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion (4 Mar 2008)

Chris Andrews: I am thankful for the opportunity to speak on an extremely important issue. First I express my sympathies to the families of the two Polish men murdered recently in Dublin. Their parents lost these two sons to emigration less than a year ago, which must have been difficult for them at that time. To bring their children home in a box must be particularly traumatic and my sympathies are with...

Despatch of Defence Forces Personnel: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Chris Andrews: In October I welcomed the nomination of Lieutenant General Pat Nash to head up the EU-led UN force in Chad and the Central African Republic. Today, the Dáil will complete approval of the EU force within the special triple lock mechanism, with Cabinet and UN approval already secured. During the debate on the motion in October, the House heard an array of statistics on Chad and its neighbour,...

European Union Reform Treaty: Statements (16 Oct 2007)

Chris Andrews: .... It is widely recognised that the Irish EU Presidency in 2004 was one of the most successful of recent years. An Irish person, John Bruton, represents the EU as ambassador in Washington and Pat Cox was successful in his role as President of the European Parliament. Recently Major General Pat Nash was appointed to head the ESDP troops in Chad and the Central African Republic and...

Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2007)

Chris Andrews: I congratulate the Minister of State at the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Pat Carey, on introducing this Bill and on his promotion. He will be good for communities around Dublin and he has certainly been good to Finglas. I am glad there was sufficient foresight to share him with the rest of the country. I also congratulate the Minister of State at the...

Proposed EU Military Operation: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Chris Andrews: I wish to share time with Deputy Michael Mulcahy. This motion seeks approval for the dispatch of Major General Pat Nash to the position of operations commander for the proposed EU military operation in the Republic of Chad and the Central African Republic, an issue in which I have an interest. Like many people in Ireland, I have an interest in issues of conflict across the globe. This...