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Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Social Welfare Appeals Waiting Times (30 May 2019)

John Brady: 4. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the length of time it takes for social welfare payments to be processed following an application granted on appeal when returned to the relevant section; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23105/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Social Welfare Appeals Waiting Times (30 May 2019)

John Brady: I am seeking a breakdown of the length of time it takes for social welfare payments to be processed following an application granted on appeal when returned to the relevant section.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Social Welfare Appeals Waiting Times (30 May 2019)

John Brady: I tabled this question because there are huge delays in processing payments for people awarded disability allowance following appeals. This was first brought to my attention a number of weeks ago when I learned of a person who applied and was rejected in 2018 but who appealed in April and was successful. That individual is still awaiting payment. We have been in touch with the Department,...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Social Welfare Appeals Waiting Times (30 May 2019)

John Brady: That does not really answer the question. The Minister stated only 1% of people appealed. I accept that, but there is a massive waiting time for people who go through the appeals process and, in particular, for the awarding of payment following an appeal. We are informed that people with disabilities, who have gone through a very lengthy process of applying and going to appeal and who win...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Jobseeker's Payments (30 May 2019)

John Brady: 8. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to extend the duration of jobseeker's payments in line with the increase in pension to 67 years of age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23002/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Jobseeker's Payments (30 May 2019)

John Brady: I am glad to see that we are getting a bit of luck. The pension age will increase to 67 years in 2021 and there are further plans to increase it to 68 years in 2028. In that context, what are the Minister's plans for extending the duration of jobseeker's payments?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Jobseeker's Payments (30 May 2019)

John Brady: The plans were introduced with no consultation of any organisation and have had a detrimental impact. The goalposts have changed in terms of the increase in the State pension age to 66 years, 67 years in 2021 and 68 years in 2028. We are moving faster and further than any other OECD country. This has caused serious problems. Due to their employment contracts, some people have been forced...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Jobseeker's Payments (30 May 2019)

John Brady: While I agree with the Minister on one thing, that people are living longer, some people want to retire at a certain age and do not want to be forced to continue to work. It is about giving people choice. The Minister may be aware that I introduced legislation a couple of years ago - we are still waiting on a money message for it - to do away with mandatory retirement because it is still in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Employment Schemes Supervisors (30 May 2019)

John Brady: People lose their income under JobPath though.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (30 May 2019)

John Brady: We hear today that NAMA anticipates a €4 billion surplus when it is wound up. This is not profit, it is just less of a loss to the people. The housing crisis rages on and our broadband network requires billions of euro one way or another. The Government has been clear that its policy choice is to use this money to write down debt at a time when borrowing has never been cheaper. We...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (30 May 2019)

John Brady: One case involves an 86 year old woman who has an hour twice a day, seven days a week, which is fine. However, next week and the week after, she will have no care. The reply I received yesterday was that in exceptional circumstances where cover is not available, respite care may be offered.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Review (30 May 2019)

John Brady: 20. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the last review of carer's allowance took place; if she will consider reviewing the criteria in place particularly in relation to the 15 hour rule and the means test in order to make it easier for carers to qualify; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23006/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Treatment Benefit Scheme (30 May 2019)

John Brady: 21. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will review the hearing aid grant available under the treatment benefit fund in view of the health inequality when it comes to the affordability of hearing aids for those without a medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23004/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Local Employment Service (30 May 2019)

John Brady: 26. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans in relation to the future of the local employment service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23003/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: JobPath Programme (30 May 2019)

John Brady: 36. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she has had an engagement with JobPath providers in relation to extending referrals beyond 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23005/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (11 Jun 2019)

John Brady: 197. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of coastal protection works at the Murrough in Wicklow town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23568/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (11 Jun 2019)

John Brady: 198. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of coastal protection works at north beach in Arklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23569/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Refurbishment (11 Jun 2019)

John Brady: 336. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of refurbishment works at Wicklow courthouse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23629/19]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Site Visits (11 Jun 2019)

John Brady: 382. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of IDA visits to County Wicklow in each of the past five years; the location of each visit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23570/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (11 Jun 2019)

John Brady: 804. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the funding of upgrade works on the N11 between Tallaght and Hollywood Cross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23567/19]