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Tue, 11 Oct 2022
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Irish Aid
Chris Andrews
347. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the assistance that has been provided by the Irish Government to the government of Pakistan in the context of the ongoing severe floods in Pakistan. [49833/22]
Thu, 6 Oct 2022
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Social Welfare Eligibility
Chris Andrews
269. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) will be eligible for the fuel allowance on the basis that they are currently on the jobseeker’s allowance for less than 312 days and have previously been in receipt of the working family payment; and if the working family payment can count towards the 312 days. [49212/22]
Wed, 5 Oct 2022
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Waste Management
Chris Andrews
54. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the measures that have been carried out to remove man-made waste from the rivers Liffey, Tolka and Dodder in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48755/22]
Wed, 5 Oct 2022
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Waste Management
Chris Andrews
55. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if there are measures in place along the rivers Liffey, Tolka and Dodder to prevent rubbish and general waste entering into Dublin Bay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48756/22]
Wed, 5 Oct 2022
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Fuel Poverty
Chris Andrews
208. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Social Protection if the fuel allowance has been extended to recipients of the jobs initiative scheme. [48693/22]
Wed, 5 Oct 2022
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Healthcare Policy
Chris Andrews
319. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health if a person or their family with power of attorney rent out a house in a case in which the person is in receipt of the fair deal scheme which would therefore free-up housing availability. [48795/22]
Wed, 5 Oct 2022
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Health Service Executive
Chris Andrews
344. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of evusheld to immunocompromised patients in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48959/22]
Tue, 4 Oct 2022
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Work Permits
Chris Andrews
137. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of a critical skills employment application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48014/22]
Tue, 4 Oct 2022
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Public Sector Pensions
Chris Andrews
156. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the pension entitlements of a former employee (details supplied) of the Department of Post and Telegraphs. [48066/22]
Tue, 4 Oct 2022
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Sports Funding
Chris Andrews
259. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her Department will continue to support a tournament (details supplied) on an annual basis. [48047/22]
Tue, 4 Oct 2022
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Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla
Chris Andrews
312. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage an ndéanfaidh sé teagmháil le hUisce Éireann maidir lena gceanglais faoi Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021. [48554/22]
Tue, 4 Oct 2022
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Middle East
Chris Andrews
330. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the recent scenes of violence by Israeli forces in east Jerusalem, which has included the forceful eviction of peaceful Muslim worshippers from Al-Aqsa Mosque. [48048/22]
Tue, 4 Oct 2022
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Foreign Policy
Chris Andrews
331. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the historic family code referendum in Cuba, which has seen the expansion of marriage and adoption rights to same-sex couples. [48049/22]
Tue, 4 Oct 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Chris Andrews
531. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí assigned to the Dublin metropolitan region south central divisional drug squad for each of the past five years; the number of community gardaí in each station in the division for each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47977/22]
Tue, 27 Sep 2022
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Social Welfare Payments
Chris Andrews
293. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Social Protection if the period in which rent supplement payments can be backdated will be increased from the current limit of six months. [46783/22]
Thu, 22 Sep 2022
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School Costs
Chris Andrews
261. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Education if schools will be advised to return to remote learning for part of the school week in view of the increased cost of fuel and heating. [46381/22]
Wed, 21 Sep 2022
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Visa Applications
Chris Andrews
109. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Justice if she will review and re-examine the case of a person (details supplied) whose visa extension application has been rejected with little explanation as to the reason for same. [46167/22]
Wed, 21 Sep 2022
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Hospital Services
Chris Andrews
111. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health the status of the HSE feasibility study in relation to the future use of a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46071/22]
Tue, 20 Sep 2022
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Work Permits
Chris Andrews
130. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the case of a work visa appeal (details supplied) will be examined. [45842/22]
Tue, 20 Sep 2022
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Tax Credits
Chris Andrews
223. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Finance if the case of a person (details supplied) who has been placed on emergency tax for several months will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45796/22]
Tue, 20 Sep 2022
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Housing Schemes
Chris Andrews
272. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the increase of HAP payments will be extended to homeless HAP payments. [45665/22]
Tue, 20 Sep 2022
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School Enrolments
Chris Andrews
316. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Education the number of enrolled children in each year of secondary level education across the State in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45566/22]
Tue, 20 Sep 2022
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School Enrolments
Chris Andrews
317. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Education the number of enrolled children in each class of primary level education across the State in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45567/22]
Tue, 20 Sep 2022
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Oideachas trí Ghaeilge
Chris Andrews
330. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on her Department's support for an Irish-medium secondary school in the Dublin 6 and Dublin 6W areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45649/22]
Tue, 20 Sep 2022
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Oideachas trí Ghaeilge
Chris Andrews
331. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Education if her Department will explore the feasibility of using vacant classrooms in the building currently being used by a school (details supplied) for a new Irish-medium secondary school on a temporary basis until a more permanent home can be secured. [45650/22]
Tue, 20 Sep 2022
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Irish Blood Transfusion Service
Chris Andrews
525. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 184 of 22 June 2022, the basis on which the findings of a report with minimal supporting evidence are being accepted by his Department; and the reason that a report composed by a human resources director as opposed to a clinical expert is being accepted (details supplied). [45655/22]
Wed, 14 Sep 2022
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Hospital Staff
Chris Andrews
527. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health if his Department will provide assistance in a case in which student nurses have been refused the pandemic bonus payment by the hospital in which they completed their placement (details supplied). [44531/22]
Thu, 8 Sep 2022
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Bus Services
Chris Andrews
203. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Transport the number of reported assaults on Dublin Bus services for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42692/22]
Thu, 8 Sep 2022
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Bus Services
Chris Andrews
204. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Transport the number of reported incidents of anti-social behaviour on Dublin Bus services for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42693/22]
Thu, 8 Sep 2022
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Bus Services
Chris Andrews
205. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Transport the number of reported incidents of drug use on Dublin Bus services for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42694/22]
Thu, 8 Sep 2022
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Planning Issues
Chris Andrews
649. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the extent of the investigations into irregularities at An Bord Pleanála; the areas that the investigations will cover; if all planning decisions in which persons found to have been in breach of planning legislation will be covered by this investigation as a matter of urgency and due diligence; his views on whether the validity of these planning decisions has been brought into question; and his further views on whether public confidence in An Bord Pleanála can be restored. [43834/22]
Thu, 8 Sep 2022
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State Examinations
Chris Andrews
950. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Education the assistance that her Department can provide in relation to the case of a person (details supplied) whereby colleges in Scotland and England will not honour offers of placement in first year of the 2022/2023 academic year due to the delayed Leaving Certificate results; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43627/22]
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
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Driver Licences
Chris Andrews
235. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify if cash payments can and should be accepted for driver licence renewals with the National Driver Licence Service (details supplied) [40407/22]
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
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Sports Funding
Chris Andrews
520. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount expended under the large-scale sport infrastructure fund to date; the amount made available and spent under each respective project; her plans for the future of the fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39797/22]
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
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Sports Funding
Chris Andrews
602. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the funding that has been allocated and the funding that has been drawn down for the re-development of a stadium (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41761/22]
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
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Sports Funding
Chris Andrews
603. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the funding that has been allocated and the funding that has been drawn down for the re-development of a stadium (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41762/22]
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
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Sports Funding
Chris Andrews
604. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the funding that has been allocated, and the funding that has been drawn down for the re-development of a stadium (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41763/22]
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
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Sports Funding
Chris Andrews
605. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the funding that has been allocated, and the funding that has been drawn down for the re-development of a stadium (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41764/22]
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
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Irish Prisoners Abroad
Chris Andrews
988. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department can provide urgent assistance to an Irish citizen (details supplied) who is currently being detained in Bulgaria. [41317/22]
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
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Social Welfare Payments
Chris Andrews
1185. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Social Protection if the period in which rent supplement payments can be backdated will be increased from the current limit of six months. [39650/22]
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
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Visa Applications
Chris Andrews
1546. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Justice if her Department will assist in the delays with visa processing at the Embassy of Ireland in Nigeria, in particular with the case of a person (details supplied). [40159/22]
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
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Health Services
Chris Andrews
1847. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health if senior citizens from the North of Ireland who hold Irish passports can avail of healthcare treatment while travelling in the European Union under the European health insurance card; and if so, the procedures or processes that they must complete beforehand. [40711/22]
Thu, 14 Jul 2022
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Cycling Policy
Chris Andrews
239. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Transport the supports that his Department will give to a possible expansion of the Dublin Bikes bike-sharing scheme. [39121/22]
Thu, 14 Jul 2022
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Public Transport
Chris Andrews
240. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will support the expansion of the Luas Green Line from Bride’s Glen to Bray and of the Luas Red Line from the Point to Ringsend and Poolbeg. [39122/22]
Thu, 14 Jul 2022
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Home Help Service
Chris Andrews
692. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health if home help care will be provided to a person (details supplied). [38853/22]
Tue, 12 Jul 2022
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Foreign Conflicts
Chris Andrews
467. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his response to the recent violence in Melilla, the European Union’s land border with Morocco which resulted in dozens of deaths. [37031/22]
Tue, 12 Jul 2022
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Citizenship Applications
Chris Andrews
757. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Justice 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]
Tue, 12 Jul 2022
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Hospital Appointments Status
Chris Andrews
927. Deputy Chris Andrews asked 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]
Tue, 5 Jul 2022
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Work Permits
Chris Andrews
89. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Tánaiste and 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]
Thu, 30 Jun 2022
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School Curriculum
Chris Andrews
9. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Education 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]
Tue, 28 Jun 2022
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Register of Electors
Chris Andrews
269. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has discontinued printing voter registration forms for local authorities; and if this will be resumed in the near future. [34225/22]
Tue, 28 Jun 2022
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Departmental Data
Chris Andrews
600. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Education the number of enrolled children in secondary level education across the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33843/22]
Tue, 28 Jun 2022
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Departmental Data
Chris Andrews
601. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Education the number of enrolled children in primary level education across the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33844/22]
Thu, 23 Jun 2022
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Housing Provision
Chris Andrews
32. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage 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]
Thu, 23 Jun 2022
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Urban Development
Chris Andrews
35. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage 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]
Wed, 22 Jun 2022
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Health Service Executive
Chris Andrews
184. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) can have their details corrected with by the HSE. [33030/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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Bus Services
Chris Andrews
154. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Transport if he will request an explanation from a company (details supplied) as to the reason three scheduled departures of the 18 bus route failed to arrive at the stop of a person on 15 June 2022. [32783/22]
Tue, 21 Jun 2022
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Ukraine War
Chris Andrews
890. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health if there is any progress on the repurposing of Baggot Street Hospital to accommodate Ukrainian refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32648/22]
Thu, 16 Jun 2022
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Foreign Conflicts
Chris Andrews
269. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs Ireland’s position on the situation in western Sahara particularly with regard to a breach of a sentence in article 49 of the Fourth Geneva Convention by Morocco (details supplied); the response of Ireland and the European Union to decisions made by the United States of America in 2019 and by Spain in 2022 to recognise de-facto the Moroccan annexation of western Sahara as legitimate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31467/22]
Thu, 16 Jun 2022
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Health Services Staff
Chris Andrews
426. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Justice if she will help in addressing the shortage of carers for elderly persons available in the State by allowing non-European Union workers of private care companies to work for 40-hours per week similar to non-European Union workers who work directly for the HSE and nursing homes rather than the current 20-hours per week permitted under their student work visas (details supplied). [31463/22]
Thu, 16 Jun 2022
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Hospital Appointments Status
Chris Andrews
464. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be given a date to have an operation in Tallaght Hospital. [31450/22]
Thu, 16 Jun 2022
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Care of the Elderly
Chris Andrews
469. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health if he will liaise with the Department of Justice in order to address the shortage of carers who are available for elderly people in the State by allowing non-European Union workers who are employed by private care companies to work for 40-hours per week (details supplied). [31464/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Broadcasting Sector
Chris Andrews
215. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if television service providers are permitted to insist that customers must purchase a subscription to broadband in addition to their television service. [29416/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Tax Data
Chris Andrews
410. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Finance the revenue that was raised through the betting tax levy in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30580/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Departmental Data
Chris Andrews
932. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Education the number of children in secondary level education in counties Galway, Mayo and Roscommon in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28886/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Departmental Data
Chris Andrews
933. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Education the number of children in secondary level education in Dublin 1, 2, 4, 6 and Dublin 6W in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28887/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Departmental Data
Chris Andrews
934. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Education the number of children in primary level education in Dublin 1, 2, 4, 6 and Dublin 6W in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28888/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Departmental Data
Chris Andrews
935. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Education the number of children in primary level education in counties Galway, Mayo and Roscommon in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28889/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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School Staff
Chris Andrews
1061. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Education if a primary school (details supplied) will receive funding for an additional teacher given that it has the number of students to allow for one, but will be forced to turn the students away if this is not approved. [30853/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Social Welfare Benefits
Chris Andrews
1128. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will increase the disability allowance in the context of the higher cost of living to allow its recipients to continue to be able to cover the main financial necessities. [30015/22]
Tue, 14 Jun 2022
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Visa Applications
Chris Andrews
1334. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide an update on the current student visa processing times at the Embassy of Ireland in Ankara, Turkey; and the reason that some students have been waiting up to six months for an application to be processed. [30148/22]
Thu, 2 Jun 2022
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Passport Services
Chris Andrews
234. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the efforts that have been made to improve the Oireachtas Passport Helpline; the position of his Department on the opening of a dedicated Passport Office either in Belfast or Dundalk. [28558/22]
Tue, 31 May 2022
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Public Transport
Chris Andrews
135. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Transport if public bus routes could be reinstated on Beach Road, Sandymount, Dublin 4. [27798/22]
Tue, 31 May 2022
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Child Protection
Chris Andrews
211. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of safeguarding 1 child welfare and protection basic awareness workshop courses that were completed in each of the years 2018 to 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27980/22]
Tue, 31 May 2022
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Sports Funding
Chris Andrews
212. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the grants that were issued to a college (details supplied) over the past five year from the Department; the terms and conditions in the granting of capital grants for sports facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27981/22]
Tue, 31 May 2022
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Oideachas trí Ghaeilge
Chris Andrews
396. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Chris Andrews den Aire Oideachais an bhfuil sí ar an eolas go bhfuil 128 ndalta idir scoileanna (sonraí tughtha) ag fágáil rang a 6 gach bliain agus go bhfuil an figiúr sin le fás go 197; an gceapann an tAire go bhfuil sé sásúil nach bhfuil aon Ghaelcholáiste ar fáil do na daltaí sin ar fad ina scoilcheantar féin faoi láthair chun leanúint leis an nGaeloideachas; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [27633/22]
Wed, 25 May 2022
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Irish Language
Chris Andrews
18. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Transport the reason that new signage in Pearse Station, Dublin 2 and Connolly Station, Dublin 1 is monolingual without any Irish language translation; and if the matter will be rectified. [26817/22]
Wed, 25 May 2022
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Primary Care Centres
Chris Andrews
211. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health if Irishtown Primary Care Centre is carrying out blood tests for attending patients; and if not, the reason for same. [26706/22]
Tue, 17 May 2022
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Museum Projects
Chris Andrews
278. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when the Natural History Museum, Merrion Street, Dublin 2 will reopen. [24422/22]
Tue, 17 May 2022
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Housing Provision
Chris Andrews
294. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current status of the potential housing development on the site of the Central Mental Hospital; and if any affordable purchase schemes will be included in the development. [24318/22]
Tue, 17 May 2022
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Regeneration Projects
Chris Andrews
300. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the application from Dublin City Council regarding the regeneration of St. Andrew’s Court and Pearse House. [24432/22]
Tue, 17 May 2022
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Ukraine War
Chris Andrews
549. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the Royal City of Dublin Hospital on Baggot Street, Dublin 4 could be upgraded to accommodate Ukrainian refugees. [24430/22]
Tue, 17 May 2022
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Medical Cards
Chris Andrews
670. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health if a medical card holder (details supplied) should have to pay for an implant to replace a broken tooth when the issue is caused by delays to her position on the orthodontic treatment waiting list. [24295/22]
Tue, 10 May 2022
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Immigration Policy
Chris Andrews
652. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Justice if an additional extension for expired immigration permits will be allowed ahead of the 31 May 2022 deadline given the current backlog and long processing time. [23248/22]
Wed, 4 May 2022
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Disability Services
Chris Andrews
534. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an urgent review into the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will ensure that sufficient funds are released in order that they can avail of essential services at their day centre. [22262/22]
Thu, 28 Apr 2022
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Departmental Schemes
Chris Andrews
145. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if an anomaly will be corrected in which two tenants (details supplied) who have separate pre-pay power metres and who have the same MPRN number have been given only €100 each as part of the electricity costs emergency benefit scheme instead of €200, despite the fact that they pay their electricity bills separately. [21518/22]
Wed, 27 Apr 2022
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Citizens Information Services
Chris Andrews
107. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Social Protection if the citizens information centre in Rathmines, Dublin 6 is due to be closed; and, if so, the proposed future changes to the role of citizens information centres across the State. [21341/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Driver Licences
Chris Andrews
397. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Transport if a policy change will be made to allow driver licenses from the United States of America to be transferred to an Irish drivers’ license following similar policies that currently apply to licenses from Canada, Australia and Ukraine. [20499/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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School Accommodation
Chris Andrews
831. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Education the current status and estimated timeframe for completion of the planning application for new autism classes in a school (details supplied). [19457/22]
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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School Textbooks
Chris Andrews
899. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Education her position on the use of partisan terminology within the junior certificate history textbook (details supplied) such as referring to anti-treaty republicans as irregulars; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20286/22]
Thu, 7 Apr 2022
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Refugee Resettlement Programme
Chris Andrews
335. Deputy Chris Andrews asked 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]
Thu, 24 Mar 2022
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Overseas Development Aid
Chris Andrews
103. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs 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]
Thu, 24 Mar 2022
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Human Rights
Chris Andrews
110. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs 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]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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Planning Issues
Chris Andrews
338. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage 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]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Personal Public Service Numbers
Chris Andrews
321. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for 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]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Visa Applications
Chris Andrews
347. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Justice the reason for the delay in processing a visa application by a person (details supplied); the actions that she will take to address this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13613/22]
Wed, 9 Mar 2022
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Water Services
Chris Andrews
81. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the person or body that is ultimately responsible for the operational performance of Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13281/22]
Tue, 8 Mar 2022
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Energy Prices
Chris Andrews
141. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if service providers can be mandated to put the €200 against forthcoming direct debits and not withheld from a customer’s benefit in the short-term in relation to the electricity credit scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12464/22]
Tue, 8 Mar 2022
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Tax Code
Chris Andrews
200. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Finance if it is illegal for energy providers to charge both carbon tax and VAT on energy bills given that this amounts to a double taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12339/22]
Wed, 23 Feb 2022
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Departmental Data
Chris Andrews
146. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Education the number of children in secondary level education in Dublin 1, 2, 4, 6 and Dublin 6W in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10202/22]