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Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare Bill 2017: Committee Stage (30 Nov 2017)

John Brady: What is being considered in the report? Will it specifically examine the reduced payment rates for young job seekers? Members should be clear on what kind of report to expect.

Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare Bill 2017: Committee Stage (30 Nov 2017)

John Brady: If Deputy Kenny were to amend the amendment in order to specify a six month rather than three month period, what process would ensue?

Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare Bill 2017: Committee Stage (30 Nov 2017)

John Brady: I also support it. I tabled an amendment on bogus self-employment. I did not get to speak on it, but obviously there is a serious issue there. I have spoken to the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Deputy Regina Doherty, extensively, as have others. We are missing out on PRSI contributions from employers through the establishment of bogus self-employment arrangements....

Other Questions: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (29 Nov 2017)

John Brady: I thank the Minister for her reply. It would be remiss of us not to express our condolences on the deaths of two homeless people on the streets of the capital city over the past 24 hours. I do not think anybody really wants to be homeless. The provision of a payment is an essential tool in trying to help people to get off the streets. We need to put money directly into people's pockets....

Other Questions: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (29 Nov 2017)

John Brady: 50. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the procedures in place for homeless persons in need of social welfare assistance in cases in which they are unable to provide an address; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50584/17]

Other Questions: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (29 Nov 2017)

John Brady: I was looking to come in on the previous question but I will put my question instead. What provision is in place for people who are homeless to access social welfare payments such as jobseeker's benefits or any other entitlements?

Other Questions: Employment Rights (29 Nov 2017)

John Brady: A couple of weeks ago before the social protection committee, the Minister said she hoped to bring this report to a sub-committee of the Cabinet. Has that happened? We know there is much money lost to Revenue and through potential social insurance contributions. The overall loss to the Exchequer could be €80 million. The Minister also touched on inspections being carried out by...

Other Questions: Employment Rights (29 Nov 2017)

John Brady: Will that be before Christmas?

Other Questions: Employment Rights (29 Nov 2017)

John Brady: 37. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the steps she is taking to address the growing problem of bogus self-employment; if her Department has examined the amount of PRSI being lost due to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50581/17]

Other Questions: Employment Rights (29 Nov 2017)

John Brady: I wish to ask the Minister what actions are being taken by her Department to tackle bogus self-employment, which is rife within the construction and media sectors. The result is a loss of PRSI contributions and a loss to the Exchequer in general. There are also major implications for workers' rights and entitlements.

Other Questions: Employment Rights (29 Nov 2017)

John Brady: The Minister indicated that 312,000 people are registered as self-employed within the State. There is not just anecdotal evidence of bogus self-employment in the construction sector, it is also a feature in the information technology, IT, and media sectors. In January 2016, the then Ministers for Social Protection and Finance launched a joint consultation on the use of intermediary-type...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Fire Service Staff (29 Nov 2017)

John Brady: It is not possible for retained firefighters in Dunlavin to take a job in Carlow or Baltinglass because they must work in the local area. There are no places available on the community employment scheme in the town. Two retained firefighters are on the scheme and there are no other employment opportunities locally. They are being forced to take employment in neighbouring counties, which...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Fire Service Staff (29 Nov 2017)

John Brady: 31. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to difficulties retained firefighters are having with INTREO and JobPath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50794/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Fire Service Staff (29 Nov 2017)

John Brady: I want to ask the Minister about the level of engagement expected by her Department for retained firefighters and job activation, in particular JobPath.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Fire Service Staff (29 Nov 2017)

John Brady: I thank the Minister for the response. A recent reply from the Department to a parliamentary question stated that 482 retained firefighters are in receipt of jobseeker's payment. That shows the difficulty retained firefighters have in holding down full-time employment due to the nature of their work. The legislation introduced to reflect that in 2013 states that the legislation and...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Fire Service Staff (29 Nov 2017)

John Brady: I thank the Minister. I do not think she is getting the point I am making. The legislation introduced in 2013 dealt with the specific circumstances around the employment of retained firefighters who are on call 24-7. That does not mean that they are dealing with emergency situations every day of the week. They may get a call once a week or, in certain circumstances, every six months....

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) (29 Nov 2017)

John Brady: 76. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when action will be taken to reverse the 2012 pension bands and rates changes which resulted in reduced State pension payments for over 42,000 persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50580/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Exceptional Needs Payment Eligibility (29 Nov 2017)

John Brady: 67. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of applications made under the exceptional needs payments in 2016; the percentage of these applications awarded and declined, respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50583/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Child Maintenance Payments (29 Nov 2017)

John Brady: 61. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she has satisfied herself that lone parents are being forced through rigorous court proceedings in order to seek child maintenance from an ex-partner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50582/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Citizen Information Services Provision (28 Nov 2017)

John Brady: 660. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the timeframe for the closure of a centre (details supplied). [50319/17]