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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation (22 Oct 2020)

John Brady: 142. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of remedial works for Wicklow Courthouse; the timeframe for the demolition works to the adjacent properties at Wicklow Courthouse in order to create a larger site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32143/20]

Post-European Council Meeting on 15 and 16 October: Statements (Resumed) (20 Oct 2020)

John Brady: The European Council has completely failed to address the issue of the Israeli annexation of the West Bank. It is quite poignant that the Minister of State answered every question that was put to him but did not address the issues raised by his Government colleague, Deputy Costello.

Post-European Council Meeting on 15 and 16 October: Statements (Resumed) (20 Oct 2020)

John Brady: It was interesting to see the statement from the Minister for Foreign Affairs last Friday, in which he stated that a de facto annexation is occurring in the West Bank, which is illegal under international law. Does the Minister of State agree with the Minister's assessment? What pressure is being put on the EU to impose sanctions? It is rightfully very quick to impose sanctions on other...

Post-European Council Meeting on 15 and 16 October: Statements (Resumed) (20 Oct 2020)

John Brady: Fianna Fáil bottled it when it came to the occupied territories Bill, however.

Post-European Council Meeting on 15 and 16 October: Statements (20 Oct 2020)

John Brady: We are aware that the spectre of Brexit casts its shadow over all aspects of EU activity at the moment. Regardless of whether or not an agreement is reached, the implications for Ireland are immense. The potential immensity of the impact of Brexit is compounded by the fact that we may well be in the midst of the Donald Rumsfeld arena of unknown unknowns. The scenario is exacerbated by Tory...

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Tax Rebates (20 Oct 2020)

John Brady: 129. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment his plans to restore the employer statutory redundancy rebate, which was abolished in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31118/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: School Meals Programme (20 Oct 2020)

John Brady: 403. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will consider increasing grant funding under the school meals programme for a school (details supplied) that caters for children with mild to moderate learning disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31250/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes (20 Oct 2020)

John Brady: 584. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the position of youth drugs liaison officer in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31115/20]

Financial Resolutions 2020 - Financial Resolution No. 7: General (Resumed) (15 Oct 2020)

John Brady: What we have witnessed in the budget is an attempt to pay lip service to the effort that is required to address the single biggest issue affecting the Defence Forces, that is, the retention of personnel, many of whom have been subjected to intensive and expensive training programmes to high levels of skill. The loss of even one of these skilled personnel can have a significant effect....

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Arms Trade (15 Oct 2020)

John Brady: 24. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the number of arms export licences granted per year since 2015; the value of licensed arms exports per year; and the breakdown of the type of arms exported and the destinations of arms exports from Ireland. [29079/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (15 Oct 2020)

John Brady: 293. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a number of dental practices have made a decision to not provide treatment to medical card holders (details supplied); the steps he will take to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30858/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (14 Oct 2020)

John Brady: 39. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to provide permanent accommodation for a school (details supplied); the time frame for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29799/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (14 Oct 2020)

John Brady: 67. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the new primary school building in Charlesland, Greystones, County Wicklow; when students of schools (details supplied) will access their new school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29800/20]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Council Presidency: German Ambassador to Ireland and Portuguese Ambassador to Ireland (14 Oct 2020)

John Brady: I welcome the ambassadors. I will not repeat some of the comments that have been made but I echo most of them, especially the comments around Brexit. The position that has been adopted in terms of support for the Irish protocol is much appreciated. I know we are facing a highly challenging period now. I believe Boris Johnson has set tomorrow as the deadline. While I do not believe that...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (13 Oct 2020)

John Brady: 184. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the planned response and action to deal with the crisis between Armenia and Azerbaijan. [29697/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (13 Oct 2020)

John Brady: 297. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the eligibility criteria for a person that is in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment that wishes to apply for a course through a scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29726/20]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (8 Oct 2020)

John Brady: Yesterday the Garda rolled out an operation which saw the establishment of 132 static checkpoints across the State to try to stop non-essential travel between counties. While I fully support An Garda Síochána and appreciate the job it must do, the way in which it was rolled out caused complete chaos throughout the State, including in my own county of Wicklow. I have received...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (8 Oct 2020)

John Brady: I know the Garda has made changes to several traffic layouts such as the N7 and the M2.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (8 Oct 2020)

John Brady: Will the Tánaiste ask the Garda Commissioner to examine these operations and their impact on genuine people right across the State?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Representative Organisations (8 Oct 2020)

John Brady: 5. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of the reasoning behind the ongoing refusal to allow members of the Defence Forces to form an association with a union (details supplied). [29077/20]