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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pensions Reform (8 Mar 2018)

John Brady: 610. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the way in which the 40 years social insurance contributions needed to receive a full State pension was arrived at for the new total contributions approach as detailed in the Roadmap for Pensions Reform; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11673/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pensions Reform (8 Mar 2018)

John Brady: 611. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason the cost of tax reliefs on private pensions was not examined in the Roadmap for Pensions Reform; if this means that tax reliefs will continue for those that need them least; her views on whether this is worthwhile expenditure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11674/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pensions Reform (8 Mar 2018)

John Brady: 612. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the way in which her Department along with other Departments will determine whether or not there is improved flexibility for workers when it comes to remaining at work beyond the traditional retirement age; the way in which this will be kept under review as stated in the Roadmap for Pensions Reform; and if she will make a...

United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Motion (7 Mar 2018)

John Brady: First, I acknowledge the visitors in the Gallery. It is unfortunate that there are not more here. That is down to the flip-flopping around the scheduling of this debate. The discrimination against persons with disabilities where they must give 24 hours notice to use the public transport system has added to that problem. Hopefully, the passing of this will change it.

United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Motion (7 Mar 2018)

John Brady: For the DART. I want to remember, first, my late friend and colleague, Mr. John Doyle, who passed away last November. John, like so many with disabilities, had been pushing and campaigning for this day for so many years. It is a real pity he is not with us to see his dream become a reality. Signing the convention is one matter but enacting rights through legislation is critical. In...

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Mar 2018)

John Brady: Storm Emma is memory now for most people, but it is still a reality for many people in Wicklow, particularly those in the west of the county. As we sit here, many people are still trapped in their homes. They are running low on supplies - or they have no supplies and certainly no water - and are running out of medicines. While the Taoiseach was busy getting his photograph taken to put out...

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Mar 2018)

John Brady: There is no outside assistance. A lot of credit has to go to Wicklow County Council, which tried its best. The Civil Defence tried its best.

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Mar 2018)

John Brady: Sorry, I tried to get in on this yesterday. It is very important. Many people are still trapped in their homes and there has been no emergency response whatsoever. There has been no outside help.

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Mar 2018)

John Brady: A mere 60 members of the Defence Forces-----

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Mar 2018)

John Brady: -----were deployed yesterday.

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Mar 2018)

John Brady: Sorry, only yesterday-----

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Mar 2018)

John Brady: The people of west Wicklow demand-----

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Mar 2018)

John Brady: There is no emergency response from this Government. It is putting on a charade.

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Mar 2018)

John Brady: We need a response from the Government on this.

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Mar 2018)

John Brady: Do not downplay the emergencies out there.

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Mar 2018)

John Brady: I do not think that is the right way to raise issues of this nature.

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Mar 2018)

John Brady: I acknowledged that. There was no outside assistance.

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Mar 2018)

John Brady: Wicklow, which has limited resources, was left to its own devices. Sixty members of the Defence Forces were only brought in yesterday. That is the point I was making.

Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Mar 2018)

John Brady: Then introduce fairer taxes.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (28 Feb 2018)

John Brady: 100. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the timeframe for completion of a permanent school building for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10214/18]