Results 1-20 of 126 for speaker:Tom Brabazon

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 May 2025)

Tom Brabazon: I wish to raise an inequity that has arisen as a result of changes in the pension arrangements for the uniformed members of Dublin Fire Brigade, An Garda Síochána, the Prison Service and the Defence Forces. A group from Dublin Fire Brigade delivered a letter to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage last year calling for an urgent meeting to discuss this issue,...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (15 May 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 88. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the allocation he has made to Dublin City Council for social housing in 2025; the amount of that which is for refurbishment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24742/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 May 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 137. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the steps he is taking to increase the number of gardaí on the beat in the Dublin metropolitan region north. [24736/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (15 May 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 139. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to provide an update on his work in tackling antisocial behaviour in the Dublin metropolitan region north. [24735/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Legislative Process (15 May 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 183. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the current status of the implementation of the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018; and the work his Department has carried out on this Bill since he took office. [24916/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 May 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 275. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the average duration of suspension for members of An Garda Síochána. [25016/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 May 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 276. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the most common reason for which members of An Garda Síochána are suspended from duty. [25017/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 May 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 277. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the psychological evaluation that is carried out on a person entering An Garda Síochána. [25018/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 May 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 278. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the psychological evaluation that is carried out on a member of An Garda Síochána prior to firearms training. [25019/25]

Driving Test Wait Times: Statements (14 May 2025)

Tom Brabazon: Looking at the whole problem, it is evident the national average waiting time for a driving test is 27 weeks. Waiting times in Raheny test centre in my constituency are up from 15 weeks in April last year to 33 weeks in April this year. That means if you book a test now, you may not get it until December or January. In Killester test centre, waiting times are up from 17 weeks in April 2024...

Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (14 May 2025)

Tom Brabazon: I thank the Taoiseach and I welcome the fact he will raise the matter with the Minister for Justice.

Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (14 May 2025)

Tom Brabazon: As this is a justice-related issue, I first want to offer my personal condolences and commiseration to the family and colleagues of Garda Kevin Flatley, who tragically lost his life at the weekend in the course of his duty. The issue I wish to raise with the Taoiseach is that of the 999 dispatch system, particularly in respect of the Garda. People in general are not aware of the changes...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (8 May 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 86. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that Gardaí have sufficient powers to tackle the misuse of e-scooters and scramblers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12932/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Public Sector Staff (7 May 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 242. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the appointment process for the position of the head of the Housing Activation Office. [22056/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Offices (29 Apr 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 21. To ask the Taoiseach for an update on the work of the policing reform implementation programme office in his Department. [14726/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Offices (29 Apr 2025)

Tom Brabazon: I ask the Taoiseach in respect of policing reform whether reducing paperwork for rank and file members of An Garda Síochána is a priority. I know from interaction with local gardaí, particularly in the Coolock district, which is the second busiest station in the country, that they are burdened with increasing levels of paperwork. Fianna Fáil has pushed over many years...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (29 Apr 2025)

Tom Brabazon: Like some of the other Deputies, I raise the tenant in situ scheme. A recent motion passed by Dublin City Council, the second-largest democratic chamber in this country, asked for the previous tenant in situ scheme to be reintroduced. Not only have Dublin City Council and other councils around the country run out of funds, but there are changes in the system whereby a tenant in situ...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (29 Apr 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 5. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [13976/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (29 Apr 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 99. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the actions being taken since she took office to reduce waiting lists for occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and physiotherapists. [20792/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Bus Services (29 Apr 2025)

Tom Brabazon: 520. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the National Transport Authority will fund the installation of next bus display screen at a location (details supplied). [20846/25]