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Questions on Promised Legislation (5 Jul 2017)

John Brady: As we sit here this afternoon, many are being forced into taking retirement against their will. Not only are they forced into retirement, they are forced onto a Jobseeker's payment which is grossly unfair. The Taoiseach will be well aware that in February last a Bill came before this House to abolish the mandatory retirement age. It has gone through pre-committee scrutiny. We are waiting...

Questions on Promised Legislation (5 Jul 2017)

John Brady: Clearly, not many.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Housing Data (4 Jul 2017)

John Brady: 63. To ask the Taoiseach the number of vacant properties in Bray, County Wicklow. [30970/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (4 Jul 2017)

John Brady: 279. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will examine the issue of inadequate Garda numbers and Garda resources in County Wicklow; his plans to increase Garda numbers and Garda resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30988/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Conservation (4 Jul 2017)

John Brady: 315. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the recorded numbers of golden eagle, white-tailed eagle and red kite birds, respectively, since their reintroduction here; the costs involved with the reintroduction of each bird; the other additional ongoing costs involved; the recorded nest sites or geographical spread in the State for each of the birds; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Homeless Persons Data (4 Jul 2017)

John Brady: 649. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will provide a county breakdown of homeless figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31079/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Homeless Persons Data (4 Jul 2017)

John Brady: 650. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of instances in 2016 and to date in 2017 in which a local authority has provided emergency accommodation for persons presenting as homeless, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31080/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Fire Safety (4 Jul 2017)

John Brady: 651. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of inspections carried out by fire officers in each local authority over the past five years, by county; the number of properties that have failed these inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31081/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Emergency Accommodation Data (4 Jul 2017)

John Brady: 652. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the moneys spent by each local authority to provide emergency accommodation each year for the past three years. [31082/17]

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2017)

John Brady: It is new politics.

Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Jun 2017)

John Brady: The proposals from the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Denis Naughten, regarding the creation of a new charging regime for waste collection means that commercial operators will themselves choose which option to take. This gives far too much leeway to private companies and far to little to the consumer. The proposed annual support of €75 to assist...

Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Jun 2017)

John Brady: There are, however, no provisions in place for low-income families or lone parents who will not be able to afford any of these additional charges.

Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Jun 2017)

John Brady: How will the people who cannot afford these charges be assisted?

Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Jun 2017)

John Brady: It is about low-income families.

Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Jun 2017)

John Brady: It is good to do that, but I am talking about low-income families.

Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Jun 2017)

John Brady: They are at the mercy of private companies.

Leaders' Questions (29 Jun 2017)

John Brady: It has no time for all those people who require social support. Why did the Taoiseach sit on his hands and abandon thousands of new mothers?

Leaders' Questions (29 Jun 2017)

John Brady: The Tánaiste's response clearly shows again that the Government does not get it. It does not have any regard for people who depend on social benefits, and her response clearly shows that. I concur with the Tánaiste that the staff in the Department are very efficient - efficient in the fact that they highlighted concerns over staff levels a full three months before the Taoiseach...

Leaders' Questions (29 Jun 2017)

John Brady: It was only dealt with because it hit the headlines.

Leaders' Questions (29 Jun 2017)

John Brady: It was not timely. Three months earlier would have been timely.