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Order of Business (29 Jan 2009)

Leo Varadkar: It was ICTU——

Order of Business (29 Jan 2009)

Leo Varadkar: ——claiming credit for writing it.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2009)

Leo Varadkar: They cannot mean there are 100,000. She cannot even do basic mathematics.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2009)

Leo Varadkar: I would also be interested in the answer to that question. I am sure that we will revert to it, as I cannot imagine what legislation could be introduced. Regarding the industrial relations (amendment) Bill, which is on the list, some 150,000 people have lost their jobs since the Tánaiste took up office. The framework document, which was not published yesterday, suggests that a further...

Written Answers — Hospitality Sector: Hospitality Sector (29 Jan 2009)

Leo Varadkar: Question 38: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to the press release of the Minister of State at her Department on 3 December 2008, her Department's efforts to support the forum established; the meetings of the forum which have taken place; if she is satisfied with the progress of the forum to date; the objectives that she hopes that the forum will...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (29 Jan 2009)

Leo Varadkar: Question 39: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in relation to programmes or other activities delivered by or on behalf of her Department, problems have arisen with an organisation (details supplied); if in the event that there have been such problems, she will describe their nature and detail, in particular, all aspects that involve funding...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (29 Jan 2009)

Leo Varadkar: Question 40: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the nature and consequences of legal or other advices that she or her Department sought or received in relation to an organisation (details supplied); the action carried out by the internal audit function of her Department as well as the nature and consequences of any other audits or control procedures that...

Written Answers — Travel Agents: Travel Agents (29 Jan 2009)

Leo Varadkar: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on implementing a system of universal protection for the travelling public irrespective of the way they booked their trip; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2805/09]

Written Answers — Travel Agents: Travel Agents (29 Jan 2009)

Leo Varadkar: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Transport his views of reducing the level of the travel agent's bond to 2%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2806/09]

Written Answers — Travel Agents: Travel Agents (29 Jan 2009)

Leo Varadkar: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Transport if his Department has assessed the level of administrative burden imposed by it and by agencies under its aegis on travel agents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2807/09]

Written Answers — Travel Agents: Travel Agents (29 Jan 2009)

Leo Varadkar: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Transport if he, his Department, or agencies of his Department have made estimates with regard to the level of illegal activity within the travel trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2808/09]

Written Answers — Energy Prices: Energy Prices (29 Jan 2009)

Leo Varadkar: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if there are measures to assist a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 who is retired and on low income to cope with higher heating costs due to the severity of the winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2803/09]

Leaders' Questions (3 Feb 2009)

Leo Varadkar: What about the existing levies? If a person already pays a pension levy, is it on top of that or is it instead of it?

Order of Business (3 Feb 2009)

Leo Varadkar: The Taoiseach may have answered this question already but it is a legislative matter. I assume the new pension levy will require some form of legislation and I assume it will need to be brought to the House at some stage. I ask for more information on this matter. The Tánaiste may be aware that a large number of public servants, particularly younger new entrants to the public service,...

Order of Business (3 Feb 2009)

Leo Varadkar: I would hate to see the Government hitting younger people so hard.

Order of Business (3 Feb 2009)

Leo Varadkar: It is not a laughing matter. That is the problem with the Tánaiste. To her it is all just a big joke.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Fraud: Social Welfare Fraud (3 Feb 2009)

Leo Varadkar: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she is satisfied with the progress made in tackling welfare fraud; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3327/09]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (3 Feb 2009)

Leo Varadkar: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make amendments to the law regarding incest offences committed by women; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3103/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (3 Feb 2009)

Leo Varadkar: Question 446: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made to date in providing a sports hall and extension to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3452/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (3 Feb 2009)

Leo Varadkar: Question 447: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made to date in providing an extension for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3453/09]