Results 361-380 of 1,685 for speaker:Chris Andrews

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Services (21 Mar 2023)

Chris Andrews: 1517. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the case of a person (details supplied); and the steps he will take to prevent such a situation occurring again. [13964/23]

Education (Inspection of Individual Education Plans for Children with Special Needs) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Mar 2023)

Chris Andrews: I acknowledge the work Deputies Tully and Guirke have put into this important Bill. All children who need an individual educational plan should get an individual educational plan. The EPSEN Act was enacted in 2004 to provide education in an inclusive mainstream setting. That is unfortunately not happening. There is a situation where neurodiverse children are bussed out of their community...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Homeless Accommodation (9 Mar 2023)

Chris Andrews: 136. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to tackle the rising homeless levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11558/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (9 Mar 2023)

Chris Andrews: 109. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to deliver affordable housing units in Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11557/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (8 Mar 2023)

Chris Andrews: The national sports policy clearly includes a commitment to carry out a nationwide audit of sports facilities, whether publicly or privately owned. Despite the commitment, little or no progress has been made at Government level. Last November, a temporary stand at a League of Ireland match was evacuated due to wear and tear. League of Ireland club infrastructure is way below where it...

Protection of Cash as Legal Tender: Motion [Private Members] (8 Mar 2023)

Chris Andrews: I thank the Rural Independent Group for bringing this really important motion forward. For many people, particularly those at risk of poverty who budget with cash, moving to a cashless society is a huge concern. It shows a disconnect between Government and many big businesses, such as Ryanair, and ordinary people, particularly older people and people at risk of poverty. The GAA is...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Mar 2023)

Chris Andrews: 164. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of people currently in receipt of the widow's, widower's or surviving civil partner's (contributory) pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11913/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Business Supports (7 Mar 2023)

Chris Andrews: 94. To ask the Minister for Finance if the temporary business energy support scheme is available to (details supplied]; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11105/23]

Future of Regional Pre-Hospital Emergency Care: Motion [Private Members] (1 Mar 2023)

Chris Andrews: I thank the Regional Group for bringing this motion. I heard the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, say last night that Sinn Féin believed front-line staff were failing. We do not believe front-line staff are failing; we believe the Government has failed. The Government has failed paramedics and front-line health workers and it has failed in housing and in protecting inner...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (28 Feb 2023)

Chris Andrews: 253. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide a breakdown of the funding an organisation (details supplied) has received from the State directly or via State bodies for each of the years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9609/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (28 Feb 2023)

Chris Andrews: 360. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will address the concerns raised by a school (details supplied) regarding its permanent school accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10010/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (28 Feb 2023)

Chris Andrews: 428. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the social protection supports that are available for a person (details supplied). [10214/23]

Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Feb 2023)

Chris Andrews: I appreciate the Minister coming in and listening to the various issues. I know he is committed to equality; it is a common theme throughout his work in Leinster House. I cannot help thinking he is a bit optimistic to suggest that the Government will still be here in 18 months but that is another debate. I acknowledge the work the OPLA and its officials put in in drafting the Bill. It...

Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Feb 2023)

Chris Andrews: I acknowledge the presence of the INOU and the ATD campaign. It is important to acknowledge the tireless campaign they have put into this Bill. The purpose of the Bill is to amend Irish equality legislation and the two equality Acts: the Employment Equality Act and the Equal Status Act. As has been said, they cover the nine grounds of marital status, family status, age, disability, sexual...

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Feb 2023)

Chris Andrews: The need for reform has been acknowledged for years. This was further highlighted in the Report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland published in 2021. The Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023 is a move in that direction. This Bill was dealt with extensively in the pre-legislative scrutiny stage with many proposed reforms criticised by many stakeholders in...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (23 Feb 2023)

Chris Andrews: 206. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will consider a matter in relation to the Saint Patrick's Festival (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9306/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (21 Feb 2023)

Chris Andrews: 237. To ask the Minister for Finance the total receipts from the 2% betting tax in each of the years 2019 to 2022; if he will provide a breakdown between retail, online and phone betting amounts, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8857/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (21 Feb 2023)

Chris Andrews: 406. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills how a newly built school (details supplied) is already deemed too small before it even opens and cannot absorb students from its community; and if she can confirm, of those students offered places starting in September 2023, the number who are permanent residents within Dublin 6W. [8376/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Welfare Services (21 Feb 2023)

Chris Andrews: 459. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if participants on the jobs initiative scheme are included in the 2023 wage increase for community workers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8131/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (21 Feb 2023)

Chris Andrews: 679. To ask the Minister for Health if a medication can be made available to a person (details supplied) under the medical card. [8760/23]