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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Direct Provision System (11 Jul 2019)

John Brady: Direct provision is one of the greatest shames of our time. There are currently thousands of people in the prison-like conditions of direct provision, powerless to change their circumstances. There is a public outcry about this, yet the Minister and his Department continue to line the pockets of private interests while people suffer. As of this year, the position of those seeking...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Direct Provision System (11 Jul 2019)

John Brady: Unfortunately, the Minister did not answer any of the questions I put to him. I note that, in his response, the number of people in emergency accommodation has jumped to 988 from 872, which was the last information I had. There are countless more issues that I could bring up that are affecting people in emergency accommodation, everything from packed lunches to the way that residents are...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Sep 2019)

John Brady: The issue is not the merit; it is about the legality and the Taoiseach is not answering that question.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Sep 2019)

John Brady: The Government's handling of the public services card issue and the report from the Data Protection Commissioner has been absolutely shambolic. The report came as no surprise to Members on this side of the House but the Government's response to it has been extraordinary. We have had so many different messages from the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection who went into...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Sep 2019)

John Brady: That would be critical for any debate that takes place in the House because-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Sep 2019)

John Brady: -----inevitably that information will be made public. I will finish with the following point. The undermining of the Data Protection Commissioner has been unbelievable-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Sep 2019)

John Brady: Can I ask a direct question?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Sep 2019)

John Brady: Does the Taoiseach have full confidence in the Data Protection Commissioner given that she has been undermined by the Government and the Minister?

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Money Advice and Budgeting Service Funding (17 Sep 2019)

John Brady: 634. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that funding to a company (details supplied) is being stopped on 30 November 2019; her views on the impact this will have for those seeking help and advice from MABS; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37224/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Public Services Card (17 Sep 2019)

John Brady: 639. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the report carried out by the Data Protection Commission into the public services card will be published. [37261/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Public Services Card (17 Sep 2019)

John Brady: 640. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason she has postponed the publication of the report carried out by the Data Protection Commission into the public services card while waiting for a meeting between both parties when this will have no bearing on the contents of the report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37262/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Reform (17 Sep 2019)

John Brady: 641. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the review into the implementation of the new illness benefit system; the date for the publication of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37263/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Strategies (17 Sep 2019)

John Brady: 642. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the date for the publication of the new national action plan for social inclusion which is overdue; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37264/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (17 Sep 2019)

John Brady: 643. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason the report into the reduced jobseeker's rates for 18 to 25-year olds committed to in Pathways to Work 2016-2020 is now three years overdue; if a draft document has been provided to her; the date for publication of the report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37265/19]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Sep 2019)

John Brady: The Data Protection Commissioner's 172 page report into the public services card provides us with much more than just the findings of her lengthy investigation, which has been ongoing since 2017. It tells us of the flawed arguments put forward by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection that in some instances are totally nonsensical. It also gives us a very clear insight...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Sep 2019)

John Brady: That advice should be published by the Government in the public interest. Will the Taoiseach publish it? Is he concerned by the clarification given by the Department to the commissioner-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Sep 2019)

John Brady: -----that not everyone who was issued with a public services card went through the SAFE 2 process. Some did and some did not. How was the differentiation made and how does that combat fraud?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Sep 2019)

John Brady: What we just had was a rehashing of all the Taoiseach's arguments on the perceived benefits of the public services card. The Data Protection Commissioner accepts those points, but she says the process is totally illegal. The collection and retention of individuals' data is completely illegal. I again urge the Taoiseach to issue the third party legal advice. I accept it is the practice...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Sep 2019)

John Brady: In terms of the continuation of the roll-out of the public services card, from October it will be required for the national childcare scheme. There are also plans to require the public services card for school transport cases that are being appealed. Under the current system, no ID is needed-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Sep 2019)

John Brady: -----for that process. Rather than selling the benefits of the card, which is illegal, the Taoiseach should fully implement the findings of the Data Protection Commissioner and desist from his continuous undermining of the commissioner and her good office.