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Departmental Properties (12 May 2010)

Leo Varadkar: I wish to ask three supplementary questions but on a point of clarification, if I understand his reply correctly, the Minister of State states the Government is spending €860,000 a year to maintain a disused site and building in Glasnevin.

Departmental Properties (12 May 2010)

Leo Varadkar: They are only using-----

Departmental Properties (12 May 2010)

Leo Varadkar: I have done some research and I have listened to the Minister of State's answer very carefully. He is saying that the national metrology laboratory is using a small part of the site at a cost of €140,000 a year. I have no problem with this. However, the remaining €1million - €860,000 in the difference - is being used to maintain a site that is not in use and has not been in use for...

Departmental Payments (12 May 2010)

Leo Varadkar: The majority of businesses would be happy enough when bills are paid within a month, the standard terms of credit. The key issue is extending the 30-day average to other public service bodies, a development I advocate. Will the Minister consider requiring public service bodies to pay interest, say 1% a week, on late payments?

Departmental Payments (12 May 2010)

Leo Varadkar: I do not believe it is law but just a draft directive.

Proposed Legislation (12 May 2010)

Leo Varadkar: I apologise for neglecting to congratulate the Minister, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, on the occasion of his first Question Time, on his appointment to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation. I wish him the very best in his new role. However, there is one aspect of his appointment that has not been clarified for reasons unknown. The Minister did a reasonably good job as Minister for...

Proposed Legislation (12 May 2010)

Leo Varadkar: Vacancies occurred in other Departments due to illness and resignation, but we have no idea why the Minister, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, and the Tánaiste switched Departments. It would be interesting to know the reason. I thank the Minister for his reply to these questions. Can he offer an assurance that the new legislation will not be used to weaken the Competition Authority in any way? One...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (12 May 2010)

Leo Varadkar: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of new posts established in his Department or agencies under the aegis of his Department; the number of staff in his Department that have been promoted or awarded allowances of any description since the introduction by him of the moratorium on public service numbers; the objective justification for each of these new posts; the...

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (12 May 2010)

Leo Varadkar: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Finance if he received any representations from a Commissioner (details supplied) in August 2008, 1 to 19 September 2008 or October 2008 regarding the bank guarantee of Anglo Irish Bank and Irish Nationwide; the details of those representations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19634/10]

Written Answers — Weapons in Prisons: Weapons in Prisons (13 May 2010)

Leo Varadkar: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of weapons or objects fashioned to act as weapons or otherwise dangerous objects that have been confiscated in Mountjoy Prison, Dublin, to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19446/10]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (13 May 2010)

Leo Varadkar: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he envisages a judicial council will be established; the role of this body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19447/10]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (13 May 2010)

Leo Varadkar: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Transport the legislation that allows the National Roads Authority to erect motorway signage gantries without applying for planning permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19885/10]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (13 May 2010)

Leo Varadkar: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if consideration has been given to requiring the Garda to give a reference number or complaint number to members of the public who call the gardaí to report a possible crime or disturbance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19886/10]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (18 May 2010)

Leo Varadkar: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if, in view of his speech on the Competition Act Amendment Bill 2010, he will provide a full list of all Competition Authority recommendations indicating the 40% that have been implemented, the 9% which are pending and with regard to the other 51% to indicate in each case whether the recommendation has been accepted or...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (18 May 2010)

Leo Varadkar: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the number of persons employed in Forfás, FÁS, Office of Director Corporate Employment, Enterprise Ireland, Industrial Development Authority of Ireland, the Health and Saftey Authority, the Companies Register Office, the Labour Relations Commission, the Labour Court, Science Foundation Ireland and any other agency under...

Written Answers — Civil Service Staff: Civil Service Staff (18 May 2010)

Leo Varadkar: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons in terms of whole time equivalents employed in the Civil Service prior to the introduction of the moratorium; the estimated number currently employed; the target point at which point the moratorium will end; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20044/10]

Written Answers — Patient Charges: Patient Charges (18 May 2010)

Leo Varadkar: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the anticipated income from the statutory inpatient charge and the statutory outpatient charge to date in 2010; if she will provide a breakdown of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19906/10]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (18 May 2010)

Leo Varadkar: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of doctors within the health service in terms of whole time equivalents employed prior to the introduction of the moratorium; the estimated number currently employed; the target point at which point there moratorium will end; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20049/10]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (18 May 2010)

Leo Varadkar: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of nurses within the health service in terms of whole time equivalents employed prior to the introduction of the moratorium; the estimated number currently employed; the target point at which point there moratorium will end; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20050/10]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (18 May 2010)

Leo Varadkar: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of physiotherapists within the health service in terms of whole time equivalents employed prior to the introduction of the moratorium; the estimated number currently employed; the target point at which point the moratorium will end; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20051/10]