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Social Welfare Bill 2016: Report Stage (24 Nov 2016)

John Brady: I do not agree that it is undeliverable. The Minister agrees and acknowledges that we need the figures, yet he says the Department's hands are tied because the CSO delivers the figures which are already two years out of date. We know about the impact and the reality behind all of the statistics. Deputy Willie O'Dea is right. We know about the impact on families and young people, in...

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Report Stage (24 Nov 2016)

John Brady: The Deputy sat on the fence here, in fairness.

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Report Stage (24 Nov 2016)

John Brady: The Deputy asked for three months and is letting the Minister away with nine.

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Report Stage (24 Nov 2016)

John Brady: Deputy O'Dea thinks his party is in charge.

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Report Stage (24 Nov 2016)

John Brady: If Fianna Fáil acted like a republican party, it might help us to unite the country.

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Report Stage (24 Nov 2016)

John Brady: We are looking for a legal obligation. Deputies should not come in here and say there is anecdotal evidence that poverty levels for children are lifting. The resources of organisations such as Barnardos and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are stretched. The reality contradicts any anecdotal evidence that might be out there. Things might be improving for a small proportion at the top -...

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Nov 2016)

John Brady: I move amendment No. 6:In page 14, between lines 21 and 22, to insert the following:“Unfair Dismissals Employer Reimbursement 27. Any employer who has had a finding made against them of unfair dismissal under the Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977 to 2007, shall reimburse the State the cost of the unfairly dismissed former employee’s social welfare payments for the period of time...

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Nov 2016)

John Brady: The Minister and I are on two different wavelengths. We are talking about compensating the State, not an individual. The Minister referred to taking away whatever compensation an individual receives, but that is not what we propose. Many businesses that are found to have breached the law and unfairly dismissed an individual are getting away with not contributing to the social welfare...

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (24 Nov 2016)

John Brady: I take on board what the Minister has said and will withdraw the amendment but on the basis that the issue will be scrutinised at a later stage. However, it is not a double payment. The payment made to the individual who was unfairly dismissed is calculated in many ways and on a number of grounds. It is not based solely on the year or two the person has been out of work. Furthermore, as...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (24 Nov 2016)

John Brady: The question seeks to have the Minister state formally and publicly that he is committed to equal work for equal pay for post-2011 entrants within the public sector and to provide a roadmap for equal work for equal pay, in addition to the fair and timely reversal of the FEMPI legislation cuts for those public sector workers earning under €65,000.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (24 Nov 2016)

John Brady: The Minister has stated the FEMPI legislation has been a success. Certainly, it has not been successful for the vast majority of low and middle income public servants. That is the crux of my point. The simple fact is that the Government has no plans whatsoever to address the issues beyond the diverse sectoral agreements with certain unions already within the Lansdowne Road agreement....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (24 Nov 2016)

John Brady: I will not even engage in the red herring of comparisons with a different state. The Minister does not care about the people of the Six Counties, yet he uses them as a false argument to try to tarnish Sinn Féin. It is impossible to compare like with like in that context. For the Minister to simplify the issue says a great deal about him. The Minister has failed to answer my...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (24 Nov 2016)

John Brady: False arguments. The Minister is not comparing like with like.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (24 Nov 2016)

John Brady: That is not the point. Sign up to equality.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (24 Nov 2016)

John Brady: Stop running down the clock and answer the question. Will the Minister sign-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (24 Nov 2016)

John Brady: Commit to equality, then.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (24 Nov 2016)

John Brady: The Minister has failed to sign up to the basic principle of equality.

Flood Insurance Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (29 Nov 2016)

John Brady: I welcome the opportunity to speak to the Flood Insurance Bill, which Sinn Féin will support, as my colleague Deputy Doherty outlined. I also welcome those who are present in the Public Gallery who have eagerly awaited this debate for some time. We have all seen the impact flooding has had on communities right across the State and the total and utter devastation on homes, businesses,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (29 Nov 2016)

John Brady: 104. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the detail of the allocation of the new 145 gardaí, following on from the Garda passing out parade held on 17 November 2016, by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37177/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Review (29 Nov 2016)

John Brady: 176. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the review of the school transport scheme; and if his Department will consider increasing funding to the scheme in line with a recommendation by a charity (details supplied) of €5 million resulting in an abolition of fees for parents. [36911/16]