Results 161-180 of 6,992 for speaker:John Brady

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Portfolio (12 Jul 2016)

John Brady: 184. To ask the Minister for Finance if National Asset Management Agency is planning to sell or develop the site at Old Bray Golf Club in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21279/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Portfolio (12 Jul 2016)

John Brady: 185. To ask the Minister for Finance if the National Asset Management Agency has the power to seek the rezoning of the land at the Old Bray Golf Club in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21280/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision (12 Jul 2016)

John Brady: 186. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to ensure that households in flood risk areas are covered by insurance companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21331/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision (12 Jul 2016)

John Brady: 187. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will engage with insurance companies to ensure that family homes are covered by insurance in flood risk areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21332/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (12 Jul 2016)

John Brady: 403. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing carer's allowance to the rates paid in 2009 of €220.50; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21195/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (12 Jul 2016)

John Brady: 404. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing carer's benefit to the rates paid in 2009 of €221; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21196/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (12 Jul 2016)

John Brady: 401. To ask the Minister for Social Protection his plans for the Christmas bonus in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21172/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Free Travel Scheme (12 Jul 2016)

John Brady: 402. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of extending the free travel scheme to include young persons in receipt of domiciliary care allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21194/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (12 Jul 2016)

John Brady: 485. To ask the Minister for Health if he is aware that a person (details supplied) is waiting on an appointment to see an occupational therapist for over six months; the action being taken to alleviate these waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20492/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (12 Jul 2016)

John Brady: 759. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware that there is inadequate road signage at Glen of the Downs turn-off for the woods and walk in County Wicklow, which is a hazard for motorists; the action he intends to take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20766/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobs Initiative (13 Jul 2016)

John Brady: 134. To ask the Minister for Social Protection why Turas Nua has not allowed a person (details supplied) to take part in training for hazard analysis and critical control points, given that it is appropriate to employment as a kitchen and catering assistant. [21390/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobs Initiative (13 Jul 2016)

John Brady: 135. To ask the Minister for Social Protection why Turas Nua is restricting persons under the jobseeker's scheme from taking up other relevant training programmes that become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21391/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobs Initiative (13 Jul 2016)

John Brady: 136. To ask the Minister for Social Protection why a person (details supplied) is not allowed to look at FETAC levels to upskill while within Turas Nua. [21392/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (13 Jul 2016)

John Brady: 272. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on rickshaws; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21427/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (13 Jul 2016)

John Brady: 273. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of the concerns taxi drivers have about rickshaws and the lack of regulations in place for their use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21428/16]

Select Committee on Social Protection: Rent Supplement Increases: Department of Social Protection (13 Jul 2016)

John Brady: I welcome the officials from the Department of Social Protection to the committee. I thank them for their presentation. As Ms Faughnan mentioned, rent supplement started as a short-term payment to assist people with a housing need. I think initially, it was a payment for a period of between three to six months before long-term housing needs would be met. Unfortunately successive...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Rent Supplement Increases: Department of Social Protection (13 Jul 2016)

John Brady: I would not say fully happy, no.

Select Committee on Social Protection: Rent Supplement Increases: Department of Social Protection (13 Jul 2016)

John Brady: It is just on the top-up payments and the need for landlords to come in. Ms Faughnan mentioned the rent payable in accordance with the lease. To echo the sentiments of Deputy Mitchell, I have huge concerns about that. I cannot see too many landlords coming in and saying they have been receiving under-the-table payments for the previous 12 months, five years, ten years or whatever. I live...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (14 Jul 2016)

John Brady: The programme for Government pledges the implementation of the comprehensive employment strategy for people with disabilities. It also talks about supporting people with disabilities and removing barriers which impact on their access to services, education and work and yet the reality on the ground is that the Government is putting in place barriers in respect of these people. I met with...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (14 Jul 2016)

John Brady: I think it has funding until Christmas of €150,000. When will the Government implement the comprehensive employment strategy for people with disabilities?