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Consumer Protection. (19 May 2009)

Leo Varadkar: When will the Tánaiste make it happen?

Consumer Protection. (19 May 2009)

Leo Varadkar: I appreciate that some work is being done by the Competition Authority in this regard but the end point will have to involve some code of conduct to which both retailers and suppliers can refer. Can the Tánaiste not begin the process now of bringing suppliers and retailers together with a view to drawing up such a code of conduct so that there can be fair access to the marketplace?

Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. (19 May 2009)

Leo Varadkar: There should be a free vote in the House. We will see how many Fianna Fáil Deputies vote for the Minister's Bill.

Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. (19 May 2009)

Leo Varadkar: He cut local government funding.

Employment Action Plan. (19 May 2009)

Leo Varadkar: I am glad to see the Minister is accompanied by a colleague. I was beginning to think she was somewhat isolated in the Government.

Employment Action Plan. (19 May 2009)

Leo Varadkar: That is not what I hear.

Employment Action Plan. (19 May 2009)

Leo Varadkar: This question is about the capacity of the Department to deal with the challenges before it, and it is interesting that the official who wrote the reply did not answer that question. This also relates to the comments made by the former Minister of State, Deputy John McGuinness, and the views expressed by other members of Fianna Fáil about the Department. Does the Minister honestly believe...

Business Regulation. (19 May 2009)

Leo Varadkar: My concern regarding the regulatory impact assessments that have been done to date is that they tend not to include any figures on savings achieved. One would assume such assessments would include a calculation as to costs rather than the type of box analysis that has taken place. No regulatory impact assessment was undertaken in respect of the Employment Law Compliance Bill 2008. It was...

Business Regulation. (19 May 2009)

Leo Varadkar: The Tánaiste does not appear to be enthusiastic about it.

Written Answers — Departmental Contracts: Departmental Contracts (19 May 2009)

Leo Varadkar: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Finance the company which was awarded the contract for Garda uniforms; the amount the contract was for; the location where the uniforms are being manufactured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20334/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (21 May 2009)

Leo Varadkar: Question 81: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the average time, as of the end of April 2009, for payments to be made by her Department and each individual agency of her Department to outside businesses in respect of goods and services received; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20869/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (21 May 2009)

Leo Varadkar: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Finance the average time, as of the end of April 2009, for payments to be made by his Department and each individual agency of his Department to outside businesses in respect of goods and services received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20871/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (21 May 2009)

Leo Varadkar: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the average time, as of the end of April 2009, for payments to be made by her Department and each individual agency of her Department to outside businesses in respect of goods and services received; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20873/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (21 May 2009)

Leo Varadkar: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Transport the average time, as of the end of April 2009, for payments to be made by his Department and each individual agency of his Department to outside businesses in respect of goods and services received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20876/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (21 May 2009)

Leo Varadkar: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the average time, as of the end of April 2009, for payments to be made by his Department and each individual agency of his Department to outside businesses in respect of goods and services received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20874/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (21 May 2009)

Leo Varadkar: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the average time, as of the end of April 2009, for payments to be made by his Department and each individual agency of his Department to outside businesses in respect of goods and services received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20872/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (21 May 2009)

Leo Varadkar: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the average time, as of the end of April 2009, for payments to be made by his Department and each individual agency of his Department to outside businesses in respect of goods and services received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20864/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (21 May 2009)

Leo Varadkar: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the average time, as of the end of April 2009, for payments to be made by his Department and each individual agency of his Department to outside businesses in respect of goods and services received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20866/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (21 May 2009)

Leo Varadkar: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the average time, as of the end of April 2009, for payments to be made by her Department and each individual agency of her Department to outside businesses in respect of goods and services received; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20875/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (21 May 2009)

Leo Varadkar: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Defence the average time, as of the end of April 2009, for payments to be made by his Department and each individual agency of his Department to outside businesses in respect of goods and services received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20867/09]