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Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (16 Oct 2018)

Leo Varadkar: I was not referring to the Deputy.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (16 Oct 2018)

Leo Varadkar: I was not referring to the Deputy. I believe the comments in question should now be withdrawn from the record of the House. While the former Garda Commissioner, Nóirín O'Sullivan, did not do everything right, the tribunal has clearly found that she was not part of such a conspiracy. I believe that allegation should be withdrawn and the record should be corrected.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (16 Oct 2018)

Leo Varadkar: The central charge that was made against Deputy Fitzgerald - that she was aware of the alleged legal strategy of the former Garda Commissioner and that she failed to act on it - was also false. Mr. Justice Charleton has found in his report that Deputy Fitzgerald's response to that information was considered, appropriate and correct. He has found very much in her favour in that regard. He...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Community Development Initiatives (16 Oct 2018)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 10 to 13, inclusive, together. The north east inner city programme implementation board, which is chaired by Mr. Michael Stone, continues to oversee the implementation of the 24 actions set out in the Mulvey report and to make progress with work on the Dublin north east inner city initiative. The Department of the Taoiseach is closely involved with the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Community Development Initiatives (16 Oct 2018)

Leo Varadkar: True.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Community Development Initiatives (16 Oct 2018)

Leo Varadkar: As to including the Seán O'Casey community centre, I am certainly happy to have my people examine that and to ask Mr. Michael Stone what his assessment would be of doing that. As is always the case, one has to draw a boundary somewhere. No matter where one draws a boundary-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Community Development Initiatives (16 Oct 2018)

Leo Varadkar: -----there will always be something on the wrong side of the boundary, but boundaries can be changed where it makes sense. I will certainly commit to Deputies that we will have that matter examined. Regarding housing stock, there are a number of housing bodies in partnership with Dublin City Council that are working to deliver four main housing regeneration schemes in the area. These...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Community Development Initiatives (16 Oct 2018)

Leo Varadkar: They have to be built first. There are 50 under construction.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Community Development Initiatives (16 Oct 2018)

Leo Varadkar: The Deputy was in government for half of that. Let that not be forgotten, as I am sure the Deputy would like it to be.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Community Development Initiatives (16 Oct 2018)

Leo Varadkar: Regarding Deputy Burton's other questions, she will be delighted to know the education budget for 2019 provides for 1,000 additional apprenticeships and the youth employment support scheme, YESS, which comes under the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection and is a dedicated programme targeted at the long-term unemployed. The Deputy will have an opportunity to show her...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (16 Oct 2018)

Leo Varadkar: On 17 and 18 October, I will attend a meeting of the European Council in Brussels as well as a meeting of the European Council on its Article 50 formation and the euro summit. I will also attend the Asia-Europe Meeting, more commonly known as ASEM, which will take place in Brussels on 18 and 19 October. On Wednesday evening, we will meet in Article 50 format to discuss the Brexit...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (16 Oct 2018)

Leo Varadkar: From whom?

Nomination of Member of the Government: Motion (16 Oct 2018)

Leo Varadkar: I move:That Dáil Éireann approve the nomination of Deputy Joe McHugh for appointment by the President to be a member of the Government. Pursuant to section 4(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries Amendment Act 1946, I have assigned the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment to Deputy Richard Bruton of Dublin Bay North. I now request that the nomination of Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Data (16 Oct 2018)

Leo Varadkar: Following the review conducted by the Secretary General earlier in the year, it was agreed that the Department should revert to a reformed GIS model, with a smaller budget, less staff and a more limited role. Accordingly, the budget has been been reduced by 50%. The staff numbers have been reduced by 4. In further alignment with the Secretary General's report, the reformed GIS team now...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (16 Oct 2018)

Leo Varadkar: Cabinet Committee B last met on 7th June and is scheduled to meet on Monday next, 22nd October, 2018. The Committee, which covers the areas of Social Policy and Public Service Reform, ensures a co-ordinated approach to the delivery of commitments in the Programme for Partnership Government, and provides the opportunity to shape proposals on issues such as equality, disability and disadvantage...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: EU Meetings (16 Oct 2018)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 29 and 30 together. I attended the Informal meeting of Heads of State and Government in Salzburg on 19 and 20 September. This was one of a series of Summits relating to the Future of Europe. On this occasion, our focus was on migration and internal security. We also took the opportunity to discuss progress in the negotiations on Brexit. On migration, we had...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (16 Oct 2018)

Leo Varadkar: The Committee last met on 1 February this year and the next meeting has been scheduled for 15 November. As I have previously indicated to the House, Cabinet Committee D works to ensure a coordinated approach to the delivery and ongoing development of policy in relation to infrastructure investment and delivery, housing, and climate action. There is significant work underway on each...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (16 Oct 2018)

Leo Varadkar: I had a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Theresa May in the margins of the Informal Summit in Salzburg on Thursday 20 September. During the meeting, I reiterated that I hope the future relationship between the EU and the UK will be as close, comprehensive and ambitious as possible, but that it is essential that the Withdrawal Agreement, including the Protocol on Ireland and Northern...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Administrative Arrangements (16 Oct 2018)

Leo Varadkar: The International, EU and Northern Ireland Division of my Department works on all international, EU and British-Irish and Northern Ireland affairs within the Department, including on Brexit. The Division supports me in my international role including as a member of the European Council, and in my other EU and international engagements. The Division also provides advice and support to me...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Coistí Rialtais (16 Oct 2018)

Leo Varadkar: Pléann Coiste Comh-Aireachta B le réimsí Beartas Sóisialta agus Athchóiriú na Seirbhíse Poiblí lena n-áirítear oideachas, leanaí, ionchuimsiú sóisialta, an Ghaeilge, na healaíona agus cultúr agus feabhsú leanúnach ar sheirbhísí poiblí agus athchóiriú seirbhísí poiblí....