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Questions on Proposed Legislation (14 Jul 2016)

John Brady: I think it has funding until Christmas of €150,000. When will the Government implement the comprehensive employment strategy for people with disabilities?

Select Committee on Social Protection: Rent Supplement Increases: Department of Social Protection (13 Jul 2016)

John Brady: I welcome the officials from the Department of Social Protection to the committee. I thank them for their presentation. As Ms Faughnan mentioned, rent supplement started as a short-term payment to assist people with a housing need. I think initially, it was a payment for a period of between three to six months before long-term housing needs would be met. Unfortunately successive...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Rent Supplement Increases: Department of Social Protection (13 Jul 2016)

John Brady: I would not say fully happy, no.

Select Committee on Social Protection: Rent Supplement Increases: Department of Social Protection (13 Jul 2016)

John Brady: It is just on the top-up payments and the need for landlords to come in. Ms Faughnan mentioned the rent payable in accordance with the lease. To echo the sentiments of Deputy Mitchell, I have huge concerns about that. I cannot see too many landlords coming in and saying they have been receiving under-the-table payments for the previous 12 months, five years, ten years or whatever. I live...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobs Initiative (13 Jul 2016)

John Brady: 134. To ask the Minister for Social Protection why Turas Nua has not allowed a person (details supplied) to take part in training for hazard analysis and critical control points, given that it is appropriate to employment as a kitchen and catering assistant. [21390/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobs Initiative (13 Jul 2016)

John Brady: 135. To ask the Minister for Social Protection why Turas Nua is restricting persons under the jobseeker's scheme from taking up other relevant training programmes that become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21391/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobs Initiative (13 Jul 2016)

John Brady: 136. To ask the Minister for Social Protection why a person (details supplied) is not allowed to look at FETAC levels to upskill while within Turas Nua. [21392/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (13 Jul 2016)

John Brady: 272. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on rickshaws; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21427/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (13 Jul 2016)

John Brady: 273. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of the concerns taxi drivers have about rickshaws and the lack of regulations in place for their use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21428/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Portfolio (12 Jul 2016)

John Brady: 183. To ask the Minister for Finance if the land contained in the Old Bray Golf Club planned to be rezoned as a town centre by a company (details supplied), remains in the National Asset Management Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21278/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Portfolio (12 Jul 2016)

John Brady: 184. To ask the Minister for Finance if National Asset Management Agency is planning to sell or develop the site at Old Bray Golf Club in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21279/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Portfolio (12 Jul 2016)

John Brady: 185. To ask the Minister for Finance if the National Asset Management Agency has the power to seek the rezoning of the land at the Old Bray Golf Club in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21280/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision (12 Jul 2016)

John Brady: 186. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to ensure that households in flood risk areas are covered by insurance companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21331/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision (12 Jul 2016)

John Brady: 187. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will engage with insurance companies to ensure that family homes are covered by insurance in flood risk areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21332/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (12 Jul 2016)

John Brady: 403. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing carer's allowance to the rates paid in 2009 of €220.50; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21195/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (12 Jul 2016)

John Brady: 404. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing carer's benefit to the rates paid in 2009 of €221; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21196/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (12 Jul 2016)

John Brady: 401. To ask the Minister for Social Protection his plans for the Christmas bonus in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21172/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Free Travel Scheme (12 Jul 2016)

John Brady: 402. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of extending the free travel scheme to include young persons in receipt of domiciliary care allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21194/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (12 Jul 2016)

John Brady: 485. To ask the Minister for Health if he is aware that a person (details supplied) is waiting on an appointment to see an occupational therapist for over six months; the action being taken to alleviate these waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20492/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (12 Jul 2016)

John Brady: 759. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware that there is inadequate road signage at Glen of the Downs turn-off for the woods and walk in County Wicklow, which is a hazard for motorists; the action he intends to take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20766/16]