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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Tax Code, Decentralisation Programme, Pension Provisions, Departmental Agencies, Health Services

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Acknowledgement and Apology to the Families and to the Victims of the Stardust Tragedy: Statements (23 Apr 2024)

“As the Taoiseach and the two Ministers have said, this has been a tragedy of harrowing proportions for the families. It was a Valentine's night that turned to anguish. You can only imagine the panic of people experiencing the chains and padlocks blocking their exits, the lights failing and the darkness as that tragedy ensued. The initial determination of arson was seen as a further slap in...”

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (23 Apr 2024)

“56. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has considered the extent of unclaimed benefits across different Government programmes; if he would consider establishing a cross-government initiative to better promote take-up of these schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15267/24]”

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Services Provision (23 Apr 2024)

“89. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the initiatives he plans to promote better planning to promote a longer and more fruitful retirement, across all of government, harnessing technology, promoting optimal choices of accommodation and adapting existing services to the new requirements. [15266/24]”

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• Has spoken in 116 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — above average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 527 written questions in the last year — above average among TDs.
• People have made 11 comments on this TD's speeches — well above average among TDs.
• This TD's speeches, in the printed record, are readable by an average 16–17 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 92 people are tracking whenever this TD speaks — email me whenever Richard Bruton speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 2089 times in debates — well above average among TDs.
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