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There is an issue vs There is a issue

The correct phrase is "there is an issue." The word "an" is used before words that begin with a vowel sound, like "issue." Using "a" before "issue" would be incorrect in this context.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 8827 views

There is an issue

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the presence of a problem or concern.

Examples:

  • There is an issue with the computer system.
  • There is an issue that needs to be addressed.
  • There is an issue with the payment process.
  • There is an issue with the project timeline.
  • There is an issue that requires immediate attention.
  • There is an issue to be addressed here.
  • There is an issue of interpretation here when the Lithuanian side maintains that the Copenhagen criteria contain nothing about energy.
  • There is an issue to be resolved.
  • There is an issue that was raised with me by a number of assistants who were refused entry to the public gallery even though there was space.
  • However, there is an issue which affects the very essence of this report: September 11.
  • In particular, there is an issue that Mr Miller and I have worked on - I know he will refer to it in a moment - which is the treatment of particular categories of lifts for disabled people, in particular those installed in private dwellings.
  • There is an issue here, and I would ask everybody to have careful regard to the very nuanced definition that the Committee on Legal Affairs gave in relation to when is a lawyer a lawyer, and when is a lawyer a lobbyist?
  • Unfortunately, there is an issue of grave importance.
  • And there is an issue of paternity with her child and Edward.
  • If there is an issue, we confront it head-on.
  • Unfortunately there is an issue that we haven't covered and we're concerned it may impact the suitability of the home environment for Charlie.
  • Mr President, there is an issue I should like to bring to the attention of the House.
  • Lastly, I would add that there is an issue which is never mentioned: we can pursue ambitious goals if we also have political integration.
  • First there is an issue I raised with the Italian presidency regarding the broad economic guidelines and that is the reason for the change that was made by Ecofin to the Commission's proposals.
  • There is an issue; it needs to be looked at, it is being looked at, and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
  • At the same time, there is an issue of consistency with definitions and concepts used in existing Community law, e.g. the SFD.
  • There is an issue, erm... I just can't remember what it is.
  • There is an issue that I think the Finnish Presidency should get to grips with.
  • There is an issue which I have not mentioned, since it was the subject of a debate yesterday afternoon in this House: the Johannesburg Summit and sustainable development.
  • There is an issue which we know is controversial and which is going to cause difficulties: the export to third-world countries of genetically modified organisms which are not accepted in the European Union.

There is a issue

This phrase is incorrect in English. The article "a" should not be used before a word starting with a vowel sound like "issue."

  • For everybody's safety, and the WOC, officers representing the sixteen countries, thinks that there is a issue on the safety of your lives.
  • You know, there is a timeline issue.
  • There is a time issue here.
  • There is a critical issue before this committee today.
  • But now there is a remaining issue.
  • There is a major issue which is currently being reported on in the Danish press.
  • There is a second issue, however.
  • There is a second issue worthy of mention.
  • There is a remaining issue: the adaptation of existing legislation.
  • It's like every second, there is a new issue that I have to solve.
  • Also, Sally is suggesting that there is a legal issue with you running for senate while your husband is president.
  • There is a critical issue before this committee today.
  • There is a slight issue with Dr. bonderant's cleanse.
  • There is a broader issue, which is that the whole city services contracts remain up for renewal, postponed after Henry Pulis's death.
  • There is a general issue about security, which I know the High Representative is addressing and rightly so.
  • However, there is a wider issue at play here, which affects the good functioning of Community law.
  • There is a further issue which these texts cannot disregard but which the Commission has failed to deal with adequately: intellectual services.
  • There is a third issue at stake here, namely the question of what we are in fact demanding.
  • But there is a particular issue which has arisen, certainly in my Member State and perhaps in yours, Mr President.
  • However, there is a third issue that has now come to the fore.

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