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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Policies (3 Oct 2023)

Leo Varadkar: The National Cyber Security Centre have in recent months provided all Government Departments with high-level guidance focussing on the data, privacy and security risks related to the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI). The Department of the Taoiseach does not currently use artificial intelligence services.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Projects (27 Sep 2023)

Leo Varadkar: The State is providing emergency humanitarian assistance to the more than 110,000 people from Ukraine and asylum seekers from elsewhere who have arrived here. Thanks to the incredible generosity of communities across Ireland, over 94,000 persons seeking refuge have been successfully accommodated, and that number continues to increase. We are focusing on more effective ways to improve...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Bodies (26 Sep 2023)

Leo Varadkar: No taxable benefits were paid, during the period 2019 to date, on behalf of the Chief Officer of the National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO), which is the only body under the aegis of the Department.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Census of Population (26 Sep 2023)

Leo Varadkar: Awaiting reply from Department.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Child Poverty (26 Sep 2023)

Leo Varadkar: Awaiting reply from Department.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Regulatory and Poverty Impact Assessments (26 Sep 2023)

Leo Varadkar: No Bills relating to this Department have been prepared in the period specified.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: State Legal Services (20 Sep 2023)

Leo Varadkar: The Director of Public Prosecutions is independent in the performance of her functions in accordance with Section 2(5) of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1974. This statutory independence is a cornerstone of our criminal justice system. State Solicitors are appointed by and enter into a contract for service with the DPP to provide legal services arising from her functions under the 1974...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: EU Directives (20 Sep 2023)

Leo Varadkar: The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is currently coordinating transposition of the European Accessibility Act (EAA) via Statutory Instrument under the European Communities Act 1972. The EAA will introduce mandatory minimum accessibility requirements for a range of commonly used consumer products and services across various sectors, including digital...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Strategies (20 Sep 2023)

Leo Varadkar: The Department of the Taoiseach is supporting implementation of the cross-government actions set out in the strategy to promote equality for LGBTI+ people in Ireland. This includes creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel respected, valued and included. The Department is a member of the Civil and Public Service wide LGBT+ Employee and Ally Network and...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Reports (20 Sep 2023)

Leo Varadkar: I refer the Deputy to the table below: Details of study/review/research currently underway Date commenced Estimated date of completion Costs Involved Details of person / body conducting the study/review/research Shared Island research programme with Economic and Social Research Institute, 2021 Programme: 4 Projects 2022 Programme: 4...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Public Inquiries (12 Jul 2023)

Leo Varadkar: 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 were to occur. It will include a consideration of the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (12 Jul 2023)

Leo Varadkar: The Cabinet Committee on the Humanitarian Response to Ukraine last met on Thursday, 6th of July. This Committee, which I chair, works to ensure a coordinated approach to the State’s humanitarian response for people arriving from Ukraine who have sought Temporary Protection here. The Government’s coordinated response to the humanitarian crisis is extensive. Since the start of...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Raidió Teilifís Éireann (12 Jul 2023)

Leo Varadkar: The Cabinet Committee on Social Affairs and Public Services oversees implementation of Programme for Government commitments in the areas of social policy and public services. The Committee covers a range of topics, including immigration and integration, in the areas of social policy with a particular focus on equality and public service reform. Other topics covered by the Committee...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (12 Jul 2023)

Leo Varadkar: The Cabinet Committee on EU and International Affairs was established by the Government on 18 January. Its role is to oversee implementation of Programme for Government commitments in relation to the European Union and international issues. The Committee generally meets in advance of meetings of the European Council. It last met on 22 June 2023 in advance of the June meeting of the European...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (12 Jul 2023)

Leo Varadkar: The expenditure on external reports in 2022 and to date in 2023 is set out in the table below. The Shared Island unit in the Department of the Taoiseach is progressing a wide-ranging research programme to examine the political, social, economic and cultural considerations of a shared future for all communities and traditions on the island, underpinned by the Good Friday Agreement. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Websites (11 Jul 2023)

Leo Varadkar: The situation described has not arisen in the Department of the Taoiseach.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff (11 Jul 2023)

Leo Varadkar: The persons employed in my Department as Special Advisers are detailed in the table below. Office of the Taoiseach Name Role Brian Murphy Chief of Staff (Taoiseach's Office) Philip O'Callaghan Deputy Chief of Staff (Taoiseach's Office) Clare Mungovan Special Adviser to the Taoiseach ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 Jul 2023)

Leo Varadkar: 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 were to occur. It will include a consideration of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 Jul 2023)

Leo Varadkar: Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of the Taoiseach has incurred expenditure of €31,095,788 on COVID-19 public information campaigns. This incorporated a wide range of campaigns to ensure maximum clarity for citizens, businesses and the wider community. The accompanying table shows a breakdown of the different campaigns over the period 2020-2022 for which there...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (11 Jul 2023)

Leo Varadkar: The Taoiseach's diary for quarter 2 of 2023 has been published and is available on the Department's website at www.gov.ie/en/collection/e0fb8-taoiseachs-diary/.