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Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Social Welfare Appeals Waiting Times (30 May 2019)

John Brady: I am seeking a breakdown of the length of time it takes for social welfare payments to be processed following an application granted on appeal when returned to the relevant section.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Social Welfare Appeals Waiting Times (30 May 2019)

John Brady: I tabled this question because there are huge delays in processing payments for people awarded disability allowance following appeals. This was first brought to my attention a number of weeks ago when I learned of a person who applied and was rejected in 2018 but who appealed in April and was successful. That individual is still awaiting payment. We have been in touch with the Department,...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Social Welfare Appeals Waiting Times (30 May 2019)

John Brady: That does not really answer the question. The Minister stated only 1% of people appealed. I accept that, but there is a massive waiting time for people who go through the appeals process and, in particular, for the awarding of payment following an appeal. We are informed that people with disabilities, who have gone through a very lengthy process of applying and going to appeal and who win...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Social Welfare Code Reform (30 May 2019)

John Brady: I hope we are on the same page. One person living in poverty is one too many, and 760,000 of citizens are living below the poverty line. The Government has set a target of lifting 95,000 children out of poverty by 2020. We must be serious about that. I can only take the Minister at her word, but there is no plan. Where is the action plan for social inclusion? Where is the road map for...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Social Welfare Code Reform (30 May 2019)

John Brady: 2. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will consider the establishment of a social welfare commission, as outlined in recently published legislation, as a way of tackling poverty; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23104/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Social Welfare Code Reform (30 May 2019)

John Brady: Unfortunately, the Government has done little, if anything, to address the serious problem of poverty, which continues to be a massive blight on the State. In October last year, I introduced a Bill proposing the establishment of a social welfare commission. I ask the Minister to set out her views on the need for such a commission to tackle the serious problem of poverty. Will she make a...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Social Welfare Code Reform (30 May 2019)

John Brady: As the Minister knows, 760,000 people in the State are living below the poverty line. Children under the age of 16 years comprise almost 24% of that cohort. Over 100,000 people in the State get up early in the morning to go to work, but are in poverty nonetheless. The Government is not serious about addressing this problem. I say that because the action plan for social inclusion is out of...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Review (30 May 2019)

John Brady: 20. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the last review of carer's allowance took place; if she will consider reviewing the criteria in place particularly in relation to the 15 hour rule and the means test in order to make it easier for carers to qualify; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23006/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Treatment Benefit Scheme (30 May 2019)

John Brady: 21. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will review the hearing aid grant available under the treatment benefit fund in view of the health inequality when it comes to the affordability of hearing aids for those without a medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23004/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Local Employment Service (30 May 2019)

John Brady: 26. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans in relation to the future of the local employment service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23003/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: JobPath Programme (30 May 2019)

John Brady: 36. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she has had an engagement with JobPath providers in relation to extending referrals beyond 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23005/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (22 May 2019)

John Brady: 102. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the work that has taken place in designing the new campus for a school (details supplied) on lands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22188/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Licence Applications (22 May 2019)

John Brady: 211. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of licences granted to import animals that have been killed as a result of trophy hunting in each of the years 2010 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the animal to which each licence refers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22190/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (21 May 2019)

John Brady: 125. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the timeframe for passport renewals for online applications and passport express; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21793/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (21 May 2019)

John Brady: 253. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of classes for children with special educational needs in Bray, County Wicklow; the nature of the classes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21640/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (21 May 2019)

John Brady: 254. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide additional classes for children with special educational needs in Bray, County Wicklow; the timeline for additional classes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21641/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (21 May 2019)

John Brady: 391. To ask the Minister for Health the supports provided for children diagnosed with autism in Bray, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21642/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (16 May 2019)

John Brady: I asked a question.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (16 May 2019)

John Brady: A week after a homeless man died on the streets of Wicklow 12 emergency beds are closing.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (16 May 2019)

John Brady: The Minister did not even answer the question. He brushed over it. Will he answer the question?