Results 38,741-38,760 of 40,330 for speaker:Leo Varadkar

Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (29 Apr 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views in relation to the recommendation directed to him by the Consumer Strategy Group to commission research into small claims enforcement procedures currently available to consumers with a view to establishing whether a more streamlined and effective process can be put in place; if this research has been...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (29 Apr 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will detail those announcements made by his Department for each of the past five years in relation to new multinational greenfield start ups; the number of jobs to be created in each case; the location of the greenfield start up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16517/08]

Written Answers — Industrial Properties: Industrial Properties (29 Apr 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of IDA factories which are vacant for longer than one year, for longer than two years, for longer than three years, for longer than four years, for longer than five years and for longer than ten years. [16518/08]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (29 Apr 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 287: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the meetings, in Ireland or abroad, he has had for each of the past three years in an official capacity with Heads of States, Government Ministers or other representatives of Governments from non-OECD countries; the date and location of such meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16524/08]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (29 Apr 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the meetings, in Ireland or abroad, he has had for each of the past three years in an official capacity with Heads of State, Government Ministers or other representatives of governments from non-OECD countries; the date and location of such meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16535/08]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (29 Apr 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the meetings, in Ireland or abroad, he has had for each of the past three years in an official capacity with Heads of State, Government Ministers or other representatives of governments from non-OECD countries; the date and location of such meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16526/08]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (29 Apr 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 325: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the meetings, in Ireland or abroad, she has had for each of the past three years in an official capacity with Heads of States, Ministers or other representatives of Governments from non-OECD countries; the date and location of such meetings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16523/08]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (29 Apr 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 379: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the meetings, in Ireland or abroad, she has had for each of the past three years in an official capacity with Heads of States, Government Ministers or other representatives of Governments from non-OECD countries; the date and location of such meetings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16528/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (29 Apr 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 388: To ask the Minister for Defence if his Department has a certificate guaranteeing that the software used on all computers within his Department is fully paid for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16071/08]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (29 Apr 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Defence the meetings, in Ireland or abroad, he has had for each of the past three years in an official capacity with Heads of States, Government Ministers or other representatives of Governments from non-OECD countries; the date and location of such meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16527/08]

Written Answers — Court Procedures: Court Procedures (29 Apr 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 417: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the recommendation of the Consumer Strategy Group report to increase the maximum award to €3,000 in the small claims procedure in the District Court; if he has, or will implement this decision; the reason for the decision taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16075/08]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (29 Apr 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 439: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the meetings, in Ireland or abroad, he has had for each of the past three years in an official capacity with Heads of States, Government Ministers or other representatives of Governments from non-OECD countries; the date and location of such meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16534/08]

Written Answers — Gender Balance: Gender Balance (29 Apr 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 483: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will introduce reforms to make it easier for women to participate in politics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16519/08]

Written Answers — Gender Balance: Gender Balance (29 Apr 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 484: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has given consideration to introducing reforms to facilitate women elected to local authorities, to Dáil Éireann or to Seanad Éireann to take maternity leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16520/08]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (29 Apr 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 485: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the meetings, in Ireland or abroad, he has had for each of the past three years in an official capacity with Heads of States, Government Ministers or other representatives of Governments from non-OECD countries; the date and location of such meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16530/08]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (29 Apr 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 494: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the meetings, in Ireland or abroad, he has had for each of the past three years in an official capacity with Heads of States, Government Ministers or other representatives of Governments from non-OECD countries; the date and location of such meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16525/08]

e-Government Services: Motion (29 Apr 2008)

Leo Varadkar: I commend Deputy Coveney on tabling this motion. It is not a sexy one and probably will not generate a huge amount of media interest but, nonetheless, it is important. It is important for our economy, future competitiveness and if we are serious about making Ireland a world leader in technology and economic competitiveness. Regarding the Government's e-programme to date, as Deputy Coveney...

e-Government Services: Motion (29 Apr 2008)

Leo Varadkar: It is not that difficult. Such a programme could be easily introduced. One of the interns in one of our offices could probably design that programme. The same principle applies to planning observations. Living in north Dublin in a rapidly developing constituency, planning is my number one local issue. I have to go through the rigamarole on every single occasion of printing a letter to...

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (24 Apr 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 29: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is satisfied with the progress being made to find a satisfactory system for deposit protection in credit unions. [15680/08]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (24 Apr 2008)

Leo Varadkar: Question 79: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will revise his growth forecast for 2008 and 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15305/08]