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National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (18 Jun 2019)

John Brady: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on this important legislation, following its passage in the Seanad last week. I commend my colleague, Senator Gavan, on his hard work and sheer determination to progress the Bill through the Seanad. I also commend the trade union movement, through the Irish Congress of Trade Union, ICTU, and...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)

John Brady: There are 200 diesel buses.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí (Atógáil) - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (18 Jun 2019)

John Brady: That is not true. It is a red herring.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí (Atógáil) - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (18 Jun 2019)

John Brady: The Taoiseach's intention is to muddy the waters.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: JobPath Data (18 Jun 2019)

John Brady: 596. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons referred to JobPath since 2015; the number referred more than once; and the number of times they have been referred. [25019/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: JobPath Data (18 Jun 2019)

John Brady: 597. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons who have found employment with JobPath which has been sustained for 13, 26, 39 and 52 weeks, respectively. [25020/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: JobPath Data (18 Jun 2019)

John Brady: 598. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the amount spent on JobPath to date. [25021/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: JobPath Data (18 Jun 2019)

John Brady: 599. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons referred to community employment and Tús while engaged with JobPath. [25022/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: JobPath Data (18 Jun 2019)

John Brady: 600. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons referred to JobPath while engaging with community employment, Tús and other schemes. [25023/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Data (18 Jun 2019)

John Brady: 601. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons who have had their State pension (contributory) payment reviewed; the number of reviews in which the payment rate was found to be incorrect; the number of persons who have seen an increase in their pension payment; and the value of increases being awarded. [25024/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Appeals (18 Jun 2019)

John Brady: 602. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an appeals mechanism is in place in cases in which a State pension (contributory) payment rate is reviewed and no increase is awarded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25025/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Review (18 Jun 2019)

John Brady: 603. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to review recipients of the domiciliary care allowance; the purpose of the review; the nature of the review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25026/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (18 Jun 2019)

John Brady: 604. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if consideration is given to rental costs for recipients of disability allowance in cases in which payment rates are set through the means test. [25027/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Local Employment Service (18 Jun 2019)

John Brady: 605. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of plans for the future of the local employment service. [25028/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (18 Jun 2019)

John Brady: 650. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to amend the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 in order to include home-schooled children alongside the list of recognised institutions of education to ensure that parents that rely on social protection supports are not denied a qualified child increase based on the way which they choose to educate their...

Organisation of Working Time (Workers’ Rights and Bogus Self-Employment) (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (13 Jun 2019)

John Brady: For some time in numerous sectors, bogus self-employment has created big winners and even bigger losers. For an employer who classifies an employee as self-employed, there is no employer PRSI to pay, no pension contributions to make, no sick leave payments, no paternity or maternity leave payments, no redundancy payments, and no annual leave or public holiday payments to make. For a worker...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Jun 2019)

John Brady: It is clear the Government has failed in respect of the insurance sector. I was dealing with an individual who runs an outdoor activities business in Bray, County Wicklow. His premium was up for renewal. Last year it was €1,200 but the insurers have hiked that up to more than €10,000 for this year. That is a massive tenfold increase.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Jun 2019)

John Brady: He only operates four months of the year. That insurance increase will put him out of business unless something is done. His is not an isolated case. Five businesses providing nearly identical services to his have already closed their doors.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Jun 2019)

John Brady: Why is the Government sitting on its hands? Businesses are being forced to close down.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Jun 2019)

John Brady: Our outdoor activities sector is on its knees. We need action. The Government needs to address this issue immediately.