Results 37,701-37,720 of 40,330 for speaker:Leo Varadkar
- Departmental Agencies. (20 Nov 2008)
Leo Varadkar: I did not quite hear a "Yes" or "No".
- Departmental Agencies. (20 Nov 2008)
Leo Varadkar: That is not the case. We were supposed to go this afternoon, but FÃS cancelled. The Tánaiste is quite wrong.
- Departmental Appointments. (20 Nov 2008)
Leo Varadkar: On the last question, if I may digress, Mr. Rody Molloy, the director general of FÃS, has met Deputy Kenny.
- Departmental Appointments. (20 Nov 2008)
Leo Varadkar: I met Mr. Molloy separately.
- Departmental Appointments. (20 Nov 2008)
Leo Varadkar: FÃS has offered to allow us to examine some of its records. We have accepted, but FÃS has been unable to find a suitable time. The Tánaiste might want to check her facts.
- Departmental Appointments. (20 Nov 2008)
Leo Varadkar: And to change the record, of course. Someone should not be barred from holding office because he or she contributed funds to Fianna Fáil, but it creates questions among the public. Was any effort, direct or indirect, made by the Taoiseach to lobby the Tánaiste on this appointment? In future, would it not be more appropriate for such decisions to be analysed by the appropriate committee,...
- Departmental Appointments. (20 Nov 2008)
Leo Varadkar: Why?
- Departmental Appointments. (20 Nov 2008)
Leo Varadkar: I do not.
- Departmental Appointments. (20 Nov 2008)
Leo Varadkar: I do not. That is why I would like an answer.
- Departmental Appointments. (20 Nov 2008)
Leo Varadkar: Was there?
- Departmental Appointments. (20 Nov 2008)
Leo Varadkar: I asked a question and the Tánaiste has not answered.
- Departmental Appointments. (20 Nov 2008)
Leo Varadkar: I specifically stated that it should not be a bar.
- Departmental Appointments. (20 Nov 2008)
Leo Varadkar: The Minister did not answer either of the questions I posed.
- Employment Rights. (20 Nov 2008)
Leo Varadkar: Even if one is an 18 year old student who works on Sundays, the minimum rate of pay is over â¬20 per hour. It is difficult for many small businesses in the catering and hotel sector to meet such rates of pay and, as a result, they are obliged to close. Many businesses no longer trade or serve food on Sundays. I hope the new joint labour committee will address this matter. Is the Minister...
- FÁS Investigation. (20 Nov 2008)
Leo Varadkar: Question 1: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she has requested that the investigation by the Comptroller and Auditor General into FÃS be a comprehensive audit of the FÃS budget or that it be limited to the aspects raised in the internal audit reports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41984/08]
- FÁS Investigation. (20 Nov 2008)
Leo Varadkar: I have three questions. The Tánaiste asked the Comptroller and Auditor General to start his inquiry straight away rather than wait for the report of the Committee of Public Accounts. Has she received a response from the Comptroller and Auditor General with regard to that specific request, and if so, what was it? Second, the Tánaiste suggested on "Morning Ireland" that she felt the...
- FÁS Investigation. (20 Nov 2008)
Leo Varadkar: Does the Tánaiste want a cover up?
- FÁS Investigation. (20 Nov 2008)
Leo Varadkar: Does the Tánaiste want a limited investigation that is done quickly behind closed doors, one that is limited to the corporate affairs situation? In my view, that would be a cover up.
- FÁS Investigation. (20 Nov 2008)
Leo Varadkar: There is usually a second opportunity.
- FÁS Investigation. (20 Nov 2008)
Leo Varadkar: I did not take six minutes.