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Questions on Proposed Legislation (10 Nov 2016)

John Brady: The report, which has been committed to by the Government, is on the impact of the discriminatory cuts that have been implemented and which were started by Fianna Fáil back in 2009. They targeted our people under 26 by reducing their social welfare payments. It was promised by the second quarter of this year but we have not seen it.

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2016)

John Brady: We called for restoration of benefits for those aged under 26-----

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2016)

John Brady: We also made a submission-----

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2016)

John Brady: Yes.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Refurbishment (10 Nov 2016)

John Brady: 57. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if there are plans to develop the old courthouse on Boghall Road, Bray; if not, if she will consider allowing the use of the premises to a community group in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34112/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Seniors Alert Scheme (10 Nov 2016)

John Brady: 165. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of persons benefitting from the seniors alert scheme nationally, by county, in each of the years 2014 to date in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34132/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Seniors Alert Scheme (10 Nov 2016)

John Brady: 166. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the rationale for moving the senior alert scheme application online considering many older persons are unable to use computers and have no access to a computer; if an online system is adequate for such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34133/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Seniors Alert Scheme (10 Nov 2016)

John Brady: 167. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of groups that administer the senior alert scheme nationally, by county, in each of the years 2014 to date in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34134/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Protection of Tenants in Receipt of Rental Supports (10 Nov 2016)

John Brady: 168. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the actions that can be taken to ensure that a maintenance company (details supplied) carries out its duty in a retirement village for vulnerable persons when the owners of the retirement village are in receivership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34167/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Charities Regulation (10 Nov 2016)

John Brady: 186. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if voluntary organisations that are charities must be registered as a charity for participation on the Tús scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34160/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Charities Regulation (10 Nov 2016)

John Brady: 187. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if organisations taking part on the Tús scheme are inspected regularly; if so, the frequency with which checks take place under this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34161/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Charities Regulation (10 Nov 2016)

John Brady: 188. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the safeguards in place to ensure that voluntary organisations participating on Tús are legitimate; the measures in place to ensure transparency within organisations on Tús; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34162/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (15 Nov 2016)

John Brady: 193. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) who is a medical card holder is not eligible to receive free school transport for their children and therefore it costs them a significant €700 per annum for their children to travel from their home to their school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34416/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: SOLAS Training and Education Programmes Data (15 Nov 2016)

John Brady: 267. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of young persons under 25 years of age who commenced a VTOS course in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34929/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: SOLAS Training and Education Programmes Data (15 Nov 2016)

John Brady: 268. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current number of young persons under 25 years of age on a VTOS course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34930/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: SOLAS Training and Education Programmes Allowances (15 Nov 2016)

John Brady: 269. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the new training rates of €193 per week for young persons under 26 years of age announced in budget 2017 will commence and be paid to recipients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34931/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: SOLAS Training and Education Programmes Allowances (15 Nov 2016)

John Brady: 270. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the new training rates of €193 per week for young persons under 26 years of age will apply to all persons on the various training programmes, irrespective of when they commenced the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34932/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Control of Dogs (15 Nov 2016)

John Brady: 279. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if Wicklow County Council has an obligation to put the Wicklow dog pound contract with ISPCA out to tender; the standards and protocols that apply to the operation of the dog pound system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34413/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Data (15 Nov 2016)

John Brady: 392. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons under 26 years of age who are currently in receipt of the €100, €144 and €188 rate, of jobseeker's allowance in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34917/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes Data (15 Nov 2016)

John Brady: 393. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons under 26 years of age who are in receipt of jobseeker’s benefit, jobseeker’s allowance or signing on for credits for less than six months, for six to 12 months, for 12 to 24 months, for 24 to 36 months, for 36 to 48 months and for more than 48 months in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the...