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Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2008)

Cyprian Brady: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. The vast majority of people in this country are affected by this issue, some more directly than others. My constituency of Dublin Central, which includes the central north side of the city, probably has the highest concentration of off-licences and licensed premises in the country. I welcome the introduction of new legislation to contribute...

Lisbon Treaty: Statements. (18 Jun 2008)

Cyprian Brady: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this particular issue because over the past number of weeks, the people have spoken, made their decision and we are where we are now. As a local representative in Dublin Central, I had the privilege of working with committed members of the community who gave their time and energy to canvass for a "Yes" vote in the Lisbon treaty referendum over the best...

Written Answers — Public Private Partnerships: Public Private Partnerships (4 Jun 2008)

Cyprian Brady: Question 399: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans, in relation to the proposed public private partnerships in the Dublin Central constituency of O'Devaney Gardens, Dominick Street flats, Infirmary Road and Sean McDermott Street, to proceed with these developments; the negotiations that have taken place between his Department and Dublin City...

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2008)

Cyprian Brady: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit agus roimh An Bille um Údarás Iompair Bhaile Átha Cliath 2008. Irrespective of whether they represent urban or rural constituencies, Members continually deal with matters relating to public and private transport. I welcome the publication of the Bill, the main purpose of which is to place a single, properly accountable public body, the Dublin transport...

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Mar 2008)

Cyprian Brady: I welcome the opportunity to discuss this Bill which is relatively short but, in terms of future progress, important to our localities and the country. Its purpose is to provide for the making of grants to enable students to attend higher and further education courses. Its main objective is to create a more coherent system for grant administration. Currently, there are four means-tested...

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2008)

Cyprian Brady: I wish to share time with Deputy Cregan, with the permission of the House. I do not have much experience of belly grass but we have an enormous challenge in front of us. I fully support the implementation of the Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill because it is one of the most important steps we must take if we are to seriously meet the challenge of reducing our CO2 emissions. It is a...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Feb 2008)

Cyprian Brady: I wish to share time with Deputy Niall Collins. I welcome the opportunity to comment on this generous package of measures, which represents nearly half of all additional Government spending in the budget this year and brings spending on social welfare to nearly €17 billion. That is a long way from where we were ten or 15 years ago. The Government has again underlined its commitment to...

Social Welfare Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 Dec 2007)

Cyprian Brady: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Social Welfare Bill. I would like to discuss the benefits of budget 2008 in terms of social welfare contributions to senior citizens and those who dedicate their lives to caring for people who are ill or infirm. We can never do too much for senior citizens who have played a very important role in making this country the pride of Europe. They have...

National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)

Cyprian Brady: I thank Deputy Kenneally for sharing time and welcome the opportunity to speak briefly on this important and timely debate. The abuse of drugs continues to be one of the most pressing social problems faced by Ireland. The 2007 report of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime states that the total number of drug users in the world is estimated to be 200 million people, which is...

Young People: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Cyprian Brady: I wish to share time with Deputy Mary O'Rourke.

Young People: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Cyprian Brady: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this important issue. I have worked for the past 20 years with young people in Dublin Central and have seen massive changes over those two decades. I was reared in the north inner city. In the 1980s, areas like Sheriff Street, the North Strand and East Wall had high unemployment and suffered badly from the scourge of heroin...

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

Cyprian Brady: I wish to share time with Deputy Michael Kennedy.

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

Cyprian Brady: Roads in general play a large role in people's lives, not least in getting from one place to another in a safe and quick manner. After the 2002 general election, many of the functions for road traffic and safety were transferred from the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to the Department of Transport. It makes sense to continue this process through this Bill....

Irish Language: Statements (8 Nov 2007)

Cyprian Brady: Táim an-bhuíoch a bheith ábalta labhairt sa díospóireacht tábhachtach seo. Le do thoil, beidh mé ag labhairt as Gaeilge agus as Béarla. I can only speak from my own experience. Mar Bhaile Atha Cliathach, níl mórán seans agam an teanga a úsáid, or to use it as much I would wish. However, unlike the previous speaker, I was privileged and lucky to have attended a Christian...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (16 Oct 2007)

Cyprian Brady: Question 483: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of recorded incidents of anti-social behaviour and other crimes that have been reported to the gardaí in O'Connell St. and the immediately surrounding streets, over the past two years; and the number of arrests and charges made in that area and over that time. [23322/07]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (16 Oct 2007)

Cyprian Brady: Question 555: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he is taking to speed up the funding of precinct improvement projects in the Dublin City Council area, particularly those that have reached an advanced stage of planning and have been promised to residents for a number of years (details supplied). [23323/07]

Tackling Crime: Statements (Resumed) (3 Oct 2007)

Cyprian Brady: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate on an issue that touches everyone's life. I wish to deal with a particular issue but, first, I urge the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to continue to invest resources and equipment to fight crime. Much has been achieved in the past ten years, as the Minister said. We have taken on the criminal gangs and crime...

Waste Management: Motion (Resumed). (4 Jul 2007)

Cyprian Brady: I am honoured that my first speech in the Dáil relates to the development of modern infrastructure in Dublin city. I thank the people of Dublin Central.

Waste Management: Motion (Resumed). (4 Jul 2007)

Cyprian Brady: I congratulate the Leas-Cheann Comhairle on his elevation and wish him all the best for the future. As a new Deputy serving the people of this great capital, I want to ensure that any developments improve their quality of life and do not impinge on their health and welfare. We in Ireland have a serious problem in terms of managing our waste. It is not acceptable for us to stick our rubbish...

Waste Management: Motion (Resumed). (4 Jul 2007)

Cyprian Brady: What about the Fine Gael councillors?