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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (20 Feb 2024)

Leo Varadkar: The Cabinet Committee on Brexit and Northern Ireland is one of ten Cabinet Committees re-established in January 2023. It last met on 29 November 2023. The Cabinet Committee oversees implementation of Programme for Government commitments in the areas of Brexit and Northern Ireland, and ongoing related developments. Issues related to Brexit and Northern Ireland are also discussed at Cabinet...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Commissions of Inquiry (20 Feb 2024)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 115 and 116 together. A comprehensive evaluation of how the country managed COVID-19 will provide an opportunity to learn lessons from our experiences in dealing with a pandemic. It will include a review of the whole-of-government response to the pandemic and how we might do better and be in a stronger position if another pandemic or other similar type event...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Referendum Campaigns (14 Feb 2024)

Leo Varadkar: In accordance with standing procedure, the Department of the Taoiseach issues guidance to all Ministers and Government Departments in respect of the application of the principles of the various Court judgments relevant to the Government’s role in referendum campaigns (these are generally referred to as the ‘McKenna/McCrystal principles’). The guidance note is based on...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Media Sector (13 Feb 2024)

Leo Varadkar: The Future of Media Commission was established by Government in September 2020 as an independent body. Members of the Commission were appointed on the basis of their expertise in broadcast, print and online media, representing a balanced mix of experts in public service media, independent journalism, social media, new technology platforms, media economics, culture, language, creative...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Commissions of Investigation (13 Feb 2024)

Leo Varadkar: In advance of the Government considering the Final Report of the Commission of Investigation on Mother and Baby Homes in January 2021 certain information relating to matters in the Report was disclosed in a newspaper article. In that context, the then Taoiseach requested that an investigation be carried out. The investigation was conducted by a senior official in my Department and received...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Official Travel (7 Feb 2024)

Leo Varadkar: As Taoiseach, I regularly travel to participate in formal and informal meetings of the European Council, in Brussels and elsewhere. In keeping with the Government’s Global Ireland 2025 strategy, I also place a high importance on engaging actively with fellow Heads of State and Government, both within the EU and more widely. I also use international visits to promote Ireland’s...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Advertising (7 Feb 2024)

Leo Varadkar: The historical information requested by the Deputy has been set out in previous replies, the most recent of which was provided to the Deputy in reply to Parliamentary Question 37918/22 on 12 July 2022. Advertising expenditure in 2022 was €1,791,238 with €4,808 in 2023 and €490 to end of January 2024. The bulk of this expenditure relates to the dissemination of...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Contracts (7 Feb 2024)

Leo Varadkar: The historical information requested by the Deputy has been set out in previous replies, the most recent of which was provided to the Deputy in reply to Parliamentary Question 39981/22 on 26 July 2022. The Department of the Taoiseach has no expenditure on Ministerial or Departmental public relations. The Citizens’ Assemblies, which are staffed by the Department of the Taoiseach,...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (7 Feb 2024)

Leo Varadkar: The historical information requested by the Deputy has been set out in previous replies, the most recent of which was provided to the Deputy in reply to Parliamentary Question 40017/22 on 26 July 2022. There has been no further legal costs or expenditure on legal services since that time. Separately, legal costs and services relating to independent Commissions, Tribunals and inquiries...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (7 Feb 2024)

Leo Varadkar: The historical information requested by the Deputy has been set out in previous replies, the most recent of which was provided to the Deputy in reply to Parliamentary Question 40035/22 of 26 July, 2022. The Department of the Taoiseach purchases office furniture and general office equipment such as computers and IT accessories as required. Expenditure on these items was €242,064.02 in...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Child Poverty (30 Jan 2024)

Leo Varadkar: The work of the Child Poverty and Well-being Programme Office is to prioritise action across government in areas that will have the greatest affect for children and families experiencing poverty. From Poverty to Potential: A Programme Plan for Child Well-being 2023-2025was published last year and is the initial Programme Plan for the Child Poverty and Well-being Programme Office in the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 Jan 2024)

Leo Varadkar: I attended the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos from 17 to 19 January. My programme included an IDA Ireland event where I met with business leaders from the manufacturing, chemical, technology, and finance sectors. I attended a foreign policy-focused event organised by the Washington Post, with other European leaders, heads of prominent international organisations, and...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 Jan 2024)

Leo Varadkar: I attended the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos from 17 to 19 January. My programme included an IDA Ireland event where I met with business leaders from the manufacturing, chemical, technology, and finance sectors. I attended a foreign policy-focused event organised by the Washington Post, with other European leaders, heads of prominent international organisations, and...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Mother and Baby Homes (30 Jan 2024)

Leo Varadkar: In advance of the Government considering the Final Report of the Commission of Investigation on Mother and Baby Homes certain information relating to matters in the Report was disclosed in a newspaper article. In that context, the then Taoiseach requested that an investigation be carried out. The investigation was conducted by a senior official in my Department and received full...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 Jan 2024)

Leo Varadkar: I welcomed Premier Li Qiang to Ireland on 17 January for a working visit which marked 45 years of diplomatic relations between Ireland and China. In addition to our bilateral meeting, there was a working lunch which included several Chinese ministers; the Governor of the Central Bank of China; the Tánaiste; and Ministers Ryan, Foley, McConalogue and Coveney. I had a productive meeting...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Contracts (30 Jan 2024)

Leo Varadkar: The Department of the Taoiseach has not availed of any services or consultancy for the past five years to date from the companies in question nor has any expenditure been incurred.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Official Travel (30 Jan 2024)

Leo Varadkar: On the 20th September last year, I travelled to Miami to officially open the Consulate General of Ireland there. During my visit I met with members of the Irish community and local political leaders. The Consulate is the eighth Consulate in Ireland’s US network and was established under the Global Ireland strategy (2018) which commits to doubling Ireland’s diplomatic footprint....

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Citizens' Assembly (30 Jan 2024)

Leo Varadkar: The Programme for Government commits to establishing four Citizens’ Assemblies, on the topics of Biodiversity Loss; the type of directly elected mayor and local government structures best suited for Dublin; Matters relating to Drugs Use; and the Future of Education. With the publication last week of the Citizens’ Assembly report on Matters relating to Drugs Use, three of the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Staff (30 Jan 2024)

Leo Varadkar: As Taoiseach, I am provided with Ministerial transport driven by Garda protection officers. Ministerial transport driven by Garda protection officers is also provided to the Government Chief Whip who attends Cabinet. The arrangements for the civilian drivers for the Minister of State for European Affairs are a matter for the Department of Foreign Affairs. Responsibility for provision of...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Climate Change Policy (24 Jan 2024)

Leo Varadkar: The Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) is a statutory body whose mission is to provide independent, evidence-based advice and recommendations on policy to Government, and this includes periodic reports, as well as its annual report the most recent of which was published in July 2023. As Taoiseach, I have also received correspondence from the Chair of the CCAC in relation to particular...