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Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Human Rights (26 Nov 2020)

John Brady: As many families across the country and thousands of young children are preparing to watch "The Late Late Toy Show" tomorrow, the big question on their minds is whether Covid restrictions will be lifted sufficiently to allow Santa Claus visit at Christmas. A representative from the North Pole has been in touch with me also to ask whether clearance will be given for Santa Claus to enter our...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Human Rights (26 Nov 2020)

John Brady: I thank the Minister for the reassurance he has given to thousands of children. Realistically, they knew in their hearts that nothing would stop Santa Claus, but that reassurance is very much appreciated. Returning to business and human rights, there is a commitment in the programme for Government to review the existing plan, which is very important. The review will also look at the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Human Rights (26 Nov 2020)

John Brady: The Minister says Ireland will co-operate fully with it, but concern has been expressed about Ireland's position even in terms of the UN treaty on business and human rights. The Government has failed to offer public support as an individual nation. Ireland has an opportunity to lead on this front and we cannot afford to wait on the EU to make up its mind on the position relating to the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (26 Nov 2020)

John Brady: 14. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the Government will use the opportunity of the election of President-elect Joe Biden to make representations to the incoming Administration there around the plight of the undocumented Irish immigrants in the United States. [38301/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (26 Nov 2020)

John Brady: 32. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to reopen an Irish Embassy in Iran. [38303/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (26 Nov 2020)

John Brady: 52. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position towards plans by the Hungarian Government to introduce a series of constitutional amendments that include the outlawing of same-sex marriages. [38300/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (26 Nov 2020)

John Brady: 57. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his response to Turkish interference in the affairs of the island of Cyprus, and the calls by the Turkish President Erdogan for a two-state solution on the island. [38302/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (26 Nov 2020)

John Brady: 210. To ask the Minister for Finance if special provisions will be made by the Office of Revenue Commissioners for self-employed or sole traders who are not currently in a position to pay their full 2019 tax returns due to the impact of Covid-19 on their business; if a facility such as paying in instalments can be accommodated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39362/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (26 Nov 2020)

John Brady: 237. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide further information on the recent proposal for the universal basic income for the arts and live performance and events sector; when it is likely that this income support will be made available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39352/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Proposed Legislation (26 Nov 2020)

John Brady: 252. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the timeframe for the publication of the heads of the emergency management and fire and public safety Bill 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39519/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Proposed Legislation (26 Nov 2020)

John Brady: 253. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the stakeholder engagement planned for the drafting of the emergency management and fire and public safety Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39521/20]

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Nov 2020)

John Brady: The debate has been broadly good. It has been united, and that has certainly been my party's approach from the get-go. I concur with the comments from Deputy Howlin on some of the unfortunate scenes and developments during this debate. Let us not allow that to cloud the overall objective which was achieved. There is an opportunity to come back to what we have discussed. Our approach to...

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Nov 2020)

John Brady: Certainly the word for it is "bizarre", and it was bordering on childish as well. We approached this from a united perspective and the Minister of State has single-handedly managed to turn it into a divisive exercise, when it does not need to be one. A number of Deputies from a number of parties have their names attached to amendment No. 9. My colleague, Deputy Munster, tabled an amendment...

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Nov 2020)

John Brady: I reiterate the appeal to the Minister. He presents himself as a Minister willing to compromise and to take on board some of what the Opposition is saying. The amendment he brought forward to reduce the sum to €75 from the initial proposal of €175 was presented as a compromise, when it is not a compromise because it does the same thing: it damages a sector that is completely...

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Nov 2020)

John Brady: Many of the points I had intended to make have been well-made by other speakers. I want to outline my approach and that of my party to the Brexit omnibus Bill. From the get-go, we endeavoured to work with the Government, put on the green jersey and get the Bill across the line because it was the right thing to do and it was necessary. There needed to be a consensus to show across the water...

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic (25 Nov 2020)

John Brady: 24. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment if he will provide clarification for Christmas tree growers on whether they can proceed with the sale of Christmas trees from various outlets such as DIY stores, supermarkets, farms and garden centres under the current level 5 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38924/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Service (24 Nov 2020)

John Brady: 98. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the establishment numbers for the retained fire service; and the number of existing number across all fire authorities in the State. [38395/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (24 Nov 2020)

John Brady: 425. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on and response to the deteriorating situation in Ethiopia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38589/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Cases (24 Nov 2020)

John Brady: 420. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress his Department has made towards the release of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38584/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (24 Nov 2020)

John Brady: 421. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on and response to the current state of the crisis in Belarus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38585/20]