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- National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jun 2019)
John Brady: There is no argument whatsoever in favour of a money message. I ask the Government, particularly the Minister, not to hide behind a money message and to listen to the Members of the Dáil who voted in support of this important legislation.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Bogus Self Employment: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Jun 2019)
John Brady: I thank the representatives from Unite the Union and Captain Cullen for coming in this morning. This is a continuation of an ongoing process. We have had witnesses from ICTU and other bodies appear before us. We have gathered evidence already and the evidence provided by Unite the Union and IALPA backs up all the statistics and the evidence that has been presented. I think people will be...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Bogus Self Employment: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Jun 2019)
John Brady: Two main issues jump out at me. The first is the fear that employees are facing and the second is that the scope section of the Department is not fit for purpose. As the witnesses will be aware, the Minister has spoken of bringing a memo to Cabinet, increasing inspections and so on. Without delaying the proceedings, is what the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection...
- National Maternity Services: Motion [Private Members] (19 Jun 2019)
John Brady: Two months ago, I met with Les Martin and I know the Minister knows Les, Lynda and the family. He is a constituent of ours and of Deputy Donnelly. He is a husband and a father to three young children. Two years ago, both of Les and Lynda's sons, Cathal and Ciarán, were diagnosed with a rare genetic terminal condition. At the time of diagnosis, Cathal was almost two years old and,...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Jun 2019)
John Brady: There is a crisis impacting on small businesses across the State. It is the escalating and spiralling insurance premiums that we see increase annually. The adventure tourism sector is worth more than €1.2 billion to this State and has seen the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland's Ancient East be successful initiatives. Businesses are being forced to close down in that sector. Five...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Jun 2019)
John Brady: It has never had any claims. Its staff are trained and have the highest qualifications. There are no issues there. When will the Taoiseach and Minister personally intervene to ensure that insurance premiums are forced down-----
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Jun 2019)
John Brady: -----and that insurers are told that these hikes need to stop? This is what reform is. Reform means that these premiums need to be forced to come down.
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (19 Jun 2019)
John Brady: 37. To ask the Minister for Finance the way in which he plans to tackle insurance costs for businesses which run various outdoor activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25357/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (19 Jun 2019)
John Brady: 54. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he is taking to support local businesses in County Wicklow with increasing insurance costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25356/19]
- National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (18 Jun 2019)
John Brady: Neither does climate change.
- National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (18 Jun 2019)
John Brady: Fine Gael has been in power for eight years.
- National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (18 Jun 2019)
John Brady: The workers out there do not find this funny.
- National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (18 Jun 2019)
John Brady: That is disgraceful.
- National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (18 Jun 2019)
John Brady: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on this important legislation, following its passage in the Seanad last week. I commend my colleague, Senator Gavan, on his hard work and sheer determination to progress the Bill through the Seanad. I also commend the trade union movement, through the Irish Congress of Trade Union, ICTU, and...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)
John Brady: There are 200 diesel buses.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí (Atógáil) - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (18 Jun 2019)
John Brady: That is not true. It is a red herring.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí (Atógáil) - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (18 Jun 2019)
John Brady: The Taoiseach's intention is to muddy the waters.
- Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: JobPath Data (18 Jun 2019)
John Brady: 596. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons referred to JobPath since 2015; the number referred more than once; and the number of times they have been referred. [25019/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: JobPath Data (18 Jun 2019)
John Brady: 597. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons who have found employment with JobPath which has been sustained for 13, 26, 39 and 52 weeks, respectively. [25020/19]
- Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: JobPath Data (18 Jun 2019)
John Brady: 598. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the amount spent on JobPath to date. [25021/19]