Results 461-480 of 590 for speaker:Johnny Brady
- Health Bill 2006: Second Stage (24 Jan 2007)
Johnny Brady: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this new Health Bill. As we all know, the Bill is a fundamental part of the health reform programme begun by the former Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Martin, in 2003 and continued by his successor, Deputy Harney, since she took over the Department in 2004. Coming from the north-east, a Cheann Comhairle, you and I know the problems that have...
- Order of Business. (14 Dec 2006)
Johnny Brady: Call a vote.
- Order of Business. (14 Dec 2006)
Johnny Brady: He should get a job in a circus. He is a real clown.
- Written Answers — Bullying in the Workplace: Bullying in the Workplace (13 Dec 2006)
Johnny Brady: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if in view of recent media reports which reveal that a seven-month UCC governing body sub-committee investigation into allegations of bullying and harassment was not co-operated with by complainants, she has plans to introduce a system which investigates allegations to the full, make a clear determination on them and insist that...
- Social Welfare Bill 2006: Second Stage (12 Dec 2006)
Johnny Brady: With the Acting Chairman's permission, I wish to share three minutes of my time with Deputy Cassidy.
- Social Welfare Bill 2006: Second Stage (12 Dec 2006)
Johnny Brady: First, I welcome this Bill. It is a key part of the 2007 budget package, which, according to the ESRI, boosted overall household income by approximately â¬2.6 billion per year. The ESRI has indicated this was one of the most progressive budget packages in the past decade and a half. Poorer families gained substantially more in percentage terms than those at the middle and top of the...
- Social Welfare Bill 2006: Second Stage (12 Dec 2006)
Johnny Brady: ââsupporting carers through increased incomes and supports, increasing the status and incomes of women pensioners and enhancing the incomes of older people. The Minister has often expressed his concern about child poverty, which I welcome. I also welcome that he is acting on his concern. Specific reform measures, backed up by substantial budget investments, include combining three...
- Leaders' Questions (12 Dec 2006)
Johnny Brady: Hear, hear. It is only fair.
- Financial Resolution No. 6: General (Resumed) (7 Dec 2006)
Johnny Brady: I compliment the Minister for Finance on a marvellous budget. It provides a massive boost for rural areas and hard-pressed farmers. I welcome the renewal and extension of a series of farm tax reliefs, income tax relief and capital gains tax relief at a cost of â¬14 million in a full year. The two farm stock reliefs are being renewed. The general stock relief allows 25% of any increase in...
- Financial Resolution No. 4: Value-Added Tax (6 Dec 2006)
Johnny Brady: It is an election year.
- Financial Resolution No. 4: Value-Added Tax (6 Dec 2006)
Johnny Brady: I compliment the Minister on the changes made, particularly in agriculture. I am delighted that Deputy Rabbitte, leader of the Labour Party, is interested in agricultural matters.
- Financial Resolution No. 4: Value-Added Tax (6 Dec 2006)
Johnny Brady: I heard one of Deputy Rabbitte's party's Dublin Deputies suggesting that the Minister for Transport compulsorily purchase land for road improvements and motorways. I do not know how Fine Gael feels about that. The parties can sit down together and iron it out. Deputy Rabbitte has an interest in agriculture and may persuade Fine Gael not to implement the policy.
- Financial Resolution No. 4: Value-Added Tax (6 Dec 2006)
Johnny Brady: Farmers suffer, as I have, at the hands of the NRA. My farm was divided in two, but it is great to see progress.
- Financial Resolution No. 4: Value-Added Tax (6 Dec 2006)
Johnny Brady: No one is ever compensated for having a farm divided. I know farmers who suffer at the hands of the NRA but it is in the best interests ofââ
- Financial Resolution No. 4: Value-Added Tax (6 Dec 2006)
Johnny Brady: I am trying to get to the point. We are lucky that we have a caring Minister for Agriculture and Food. That is half the battle.
- Financial Resolution No. 4: Value-Added Tax (6 Dec 2006)
Johnny Brady: Farming organisations are impressed with what the Ministers for Finance and Agriculture and Food have done for the sector. Agriculture is going through difficult times. Major changes are taking place and it is important that we have caring Ministers and a caring Government.
- Financial Resolution No. 4: Value-Added Tax (6 Dec 2006)
Johnny Brady: I welcome the VAT relief from 4.8% to 5.2%, a matter about which I have contacted these two Ministers. Stock relief for farmers is continuing. Certain tax exemptions apply for income from certain leases of farm land from January 2001. The budget also includes a new exemption of â¬20,000 per year. The cost is estimated at â¬500,000 for 2007 and â¬1 million for a year. The extension of...
- Financial Resolution No. 4: Value-Added Tax (6 Dec 2006)
Johnny Brady: All these issues refer to the resolution. I welcome the budget and thank the Ministers for their interest in agriculture.
- Public Transport. (6 Dec 2006)
Johnny Brady: What does Deputy Shortall have to say to that?
- Written Answers — EU Regulations: EU Regulations (29 Nov 2006)
Johnny Brady: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the recent correspondence or discussions she has had with Commissioner Fischer Boel on the simplification of EU regulations as these are applied to the farming community. [40259/06]