John Brady
IrelandpoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%John Brady is a Sinn Féin TD representing Wicklow, recently appointed as the chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), which is responsible for overseeing public spending in State bodies and addressing spending controversies.
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Committee chairman John Brady of Sinn Féin said: 'At Tallaght Hospital on its own, nearly €2 million was written off over a five-year period.'
HSE paying €2m per year to firm for help challenging insurers over unpaid bills – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-22
John Brady, the committee chairman, called for immediate intervention from Minister Jack Chambers regarding the project.
Flood defence funding may have to be cut to pay for children’s science centre, OPW warns – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-13
John Brady chaired the Public Accounts Committee meeting where Sineád McPhillips was questioned.
U2’s Larry Mullen plays a blinder at the agriculture committee – surely some mistake? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-07
John Brady, chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, discussed funding for flood warning services.
Weather warnings in place for 18 counties as Irish Rail suspends some services due to flooding – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-05
John Brady, a Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow, confirmed he had received a letter regarding the examination of the matter.
Tusla whistleblower claims put forward to Public Accounts Committee for examination – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-29
Sinn Féin’s John Brady expressed that the submission of 26 protected disclosures should set off alarm bells about IFI.
Twenty-six whistleblower disclosures made against Inland Fisheries Ireland since 2022 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-28
John Brady, the chairman of the PAC, expressed concerns about the investigations into missing money from Garda stations.
More than 40 investigations carried out into money going missing from Garda stations – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-18
John Brady is the Committee chairman who found it deeply concerning that documents contradicted previous testimonies.
Cost of dealing with drug ship MV Matthew could rise to €20m – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-11
John Brady criticized the preparedness of the organization during the committee meeting.
Fisheries agency allowed employee to present false documents to gardaí – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-04
Sinn Féin committee chairman John Brady said the issue was very serious and it would seek a full briefing.
Dublin hospital paid €1.44m for services to company owned by staff – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-07Public Accounts Committee chairman John Brady of Sinn Féin described the €32,500 performance-related payment figure as 'extraordinary'.
Uisce Éireann employee receives €32,500 performance-related award on top of salary – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-06
John Brady is the chairman of the Dáil’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
About 500 people subject to deportation orders living in international protection facilities – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-23
John Brady, the chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, expressed surprise at the decision not to renew the broadcasting contract.
Oireachtas TV broadcaster not seeking to extend contract worth estimated €7m – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-14
John Brady, chairman of the Dáil Public Accounts Committee, commented on the concerning levels of waste of public funds detailed in the report.
Six things we learned from C&AG report – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-01
John Brady, the chairman of the PAC, said the amounts involved represented 'extraordinary levels of expenditure'.
Dáil committee to scrutinise how Tusla has spent millions on ‘complex litigation’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-14
Sinn Féin TD John Brady, who is chair of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), expressed dissatisfaction and anger towards the housing charity.
Watchdog may compel Peter McVerry Trust to come before it amid growing anger over finances – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-19Sinn Féin TD John Brady, chairman of the committee, said the public has a right to expect accountability at every level of our health system.
Public Accounts Committee recalls CHI and HSE following fresh revelations about alleged patient referrals – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-29
John Brady of Sinn Féin was named as the new chairman of the PAC.
Arts Council has begun ‘legal proceedings’ against contractors over botched €6.7m IT project, PAC told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-29
John Brady will be the new chairman of the powerful Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
New Public Accounts Committee chairman to be Sinn Féin TD John Brady – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-26
