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Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Examination of HIQA Report on the Impact of Covid-19 on Nursing Homes in Ireland (10 Sep 2020)

John Brady: If the Chairman stopped interrupting me, we might get a response.

Defence (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (8 Sep 2020)

John Brady: The Irish Defence Forces has a proud tradition of service, be that with the forces of the United Nations, often in some of the most dangerous places across the world, patrolling our coasts or, indeed, our skies. It would be remiss of me to neglect to mention the incredible record of our Naval Service in the Mediterranean where it was responsible for saving thousands of lives. What we...

Defence (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (8 Sep 2020)

John Brady: I wish to raise a serious concern. A response to a parliamentary question I received at the end of July states that only 17 former members of the Defence Forces have re-enlisted. That clearly shows there are serious issues here and the Minister must ask himself why people are failing to re-enlist in the Defence Forces. The whole issue of pay and recruitment is a serious one. That we have...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Brexit Negotiations (8 Sep 2020)

John Brady: I welcome some of the moves that the Government has made to get answers in response to what has unfolded over the past day or so. The Government is using diplomatic channels and going through the ambassador in London. That said, I was alarmed not to hear in the Minister's contribution that the Taoiseach has lifted the phone to talk to No. 10 Downing Street. I find it alarming that we are,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Brexit Negotiations (8 Sep 2020)

John Brady: The Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Varadkar, yesterday described what was emerging about the British Government's approach as "sabre-rattling". Today, however, we heard that the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis, has confirmed the intention of the British Government to introduce domestic legislation that would clearly breach...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Sep 2020)

John Brady: 479. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures that will be taken to ensure that applicants to the PEMP that had registered for qualifying exams which were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic and rescheduled for January 2021 thus preventing applicants from taking up their places will be facilitated in taking up their course places. [21743/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

John Brady: 105. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applications that have been received for the restart fund for micro and small businesses in county Wicklow; the amount of funding that has been allocated to the authority; the number of businesses in County Wicklow that have received funding under the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19895/20]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

John Brady: 106. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applications for supports under the various schemes for businesses impacted by Covid-19 that have been received from businesses in County Wicklow; the number of these have been processed to date; the number that have been successful; the number that have been allocated to these businesses; the amount that was sought;...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Driver Licensing Service (30 Jul 2020)

John Brady: 209. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that persons in County Wicklow whose driver licences have expired cannot make an appointment to renew their licence at the NDLS centre in Wicklow in view of the fact it is fully booked for appointments (details supplied); the measures that will be implemented to address the issue to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (30 Jul 2020)

John Brady: 398. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status a report examining coastal protection works at North Beach, Arklow, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20809/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (30 Jul 2020)

John Brady: 399. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if funding will be allocated to allow for coastal protection works to be carried out at North Beach, Arklow, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20810/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Commercial Rates (30 Jul 2020)

John Brady: 460. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of businesses in County Wicklow that have had their rates waived; the number that requested a waiver; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19893/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing (30 Jul 2020)

John Brady: 456. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the average length of time spent on the social housing list in County Wicklow; his plans to reduce the times; the number on the social housing list in each of the past 12 months and each month to date in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19889/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

John Brady: 454. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the amount of funding that has been allocated to Wicklow County Council in order to deal with the impact of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19887/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Jul 2020)

John Brady: 458. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the amount of funding allocated to each local authority under the Covid-19 support scheme for local authorities; the deficit expected for each local authority in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19891/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing (30 Jul 2020)

John Brady: 455. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of affordable homes that have been built in County Wicklow in each of the past five years; the number planned for 2020; the funding allocated each year to the local authority to supply affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19888/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Home Loan Scheme (30 Jul 2020)

John Brady: 457. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of applicants for Rebuilding Ireland home loans to Wicklow County Council; the number that have been successful; the number that have been refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19890/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (30 Jul 2020)

John Brady: 459. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he has invited Wicklow County Council to make an application for the vacant properties voids programme; if such an application has been submitted; the amount of funding his Department plans to allocate to the authority; the expected timeframe for release of the funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19892/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (30 Jul 2020)

John Brady: 480. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to concerns in relation to planning irregularities at Wicklow County Council; if so, if an investigation will be carried out into the allegations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20063/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing (30 Jul 2020)

John Brady: 481. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of plans by Wicklow County Council to build houses on council owned lands at Lott Lane, Kilcoole and Burnaby Mills, Greystones, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20064/20]