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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]

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

John Brady: 422. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on and response to the deteriorating situation in the Western Sahara region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38586/20]

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

John Brady: 423. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on and the actions that he would be willing to take to assist in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38587/20]

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

John Brady: 424. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on and the response to the ongoing vandalism by Israeli forces and settlers against Palestinian-owned olive groves during the olive harvest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38588/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (24 Nov 2020)

John Brady: 496. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of plans to provide an extension to a school (details supplied); the estimated timeline for completion; the student capacity of the school at present; and the capacity when the extension is completed. [38215/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (19 Nov 2020)

John Brady: 175. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions that he has taken and plans to take in the future in response to the ongoing persecution of gay persons in Russia and Chechnya; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37448/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seekers (19 Nov 2020)

John Brady: 279. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if Ireland will grant asylum to gay persons forced to flee persecution and possible death given the rise in the persecution of gay persons in Russia and other former Soviet states. [37449/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Search and Rescue Service Provision (17 Nov 2020)

John Brady: It has been reported that some six private contract companies are expected to bid for the contract, and two of them are UK-based entities. It has also been reported that one of them is also contracted to do clandestine work for the UK's Ministry of Defence. Earlier, the Minister referred to a specific concern about intelligence and the retention of same. These are my concerns but, more...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Search and Rescue Service Provision (17 Nov 2020)

John Brady: In the context of the contract, concerns have been expressed about the viability of the Air Corps not just by politicians but by Air Corps officers. We have established that the technical detail of the contract is still being worked out. In a previous response to a question the Minister said that when he was on these benches he asked questions about a lack of investment in the Air Corps and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Search and Rescue Service Provision (17 Nov 2020)

John Brady: 45. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if concerns about the future viability of the Air Corps if it is completely excluded from search and rescue services will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36690/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Search and Rescue Service Provision (17 Nov 2020)

John Brady: I wish to follow up on a question my colleague raised earlier in Priority Questions relating to search and rescue. The technical specifications for the new contract have yet to be finalised, but, according to some sources familiar with the internal discussions, serious consideration is being given to allowing the winning bidder to base its fixed-wing aircraft in the UK as a cost-saving...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Military Honours (17 Nov 2020)

John Brady: 37. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will consider the awarding of medals as per the recommendation of a person (details supplied) at the time to the members of the Defence Forces for their actions during the siege at Jadotville; the reason the medals were denied at the time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36693/20]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Military Honours (17 Nov 2020)

John Brady: My question to the Minister relates to the awarding of medals for what can only be described as true heroism during the siege of Jadotville. In the Seanad last week the Minister made a statement on the matter and he announced the establishment of an independent review body, which I welcome. I take this opportunity to ask the Minister to elaborate on that and to state what timeframe we are...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Military Honours (17 Nov 2020)

John Brady: The Minister is aware that next year marks the 60th anniversary of the siege at Jadotville. The commanding officer at that time, Commandant Pat Quinlan, recommended that 33 men from A Company, 35th Battalion, be recommended for the distinguished service medals, and that five of those men also be recommended for military medals for gallantry. I welcome that a review body has been...