Results 40,081-40,100 of 40,330 for speaker:Leo Varadkar
- Estimates for Public Services 2007 (17 Oct 2007)
Leo Varadkar: ââat the behest of the Green Party councillors and with my strong casting vote, for which they were very grateful at the time. The Minister should not suggest that we are not committed to energy conservation. We have the record to prove it. I understand that Ministers will have to adjust their budgets. The world does not work in 12 month accountancy periods and from time to time...
- Estimates for Public Services 2007 (17 Oct 2007)
Leo Varadkar: Is it like the drug budgeting scheme, which is also demand led? The Minister for Health and Children has taken a totally different approach to the budget for that scheme, meaning there will be no Supplementary Estimate in that regard.
- Estimates for Public Services 2007 (17 Oct 2007)
Leo Varadkar: They need laws, not grants.
- Estimates for Public Services 2007 (17 Oct 2007)
Leo Varadkar: The Minister has egg on his face.
- Estimates for Public Services 2007 (17 Oct 2007)
Leo Varadkar: I have two simple questions which will take me 30 seconds. I will get the answer in two words if the Minister obliges me. First, in the briefing note from the Minister's Department, it states very clearly that, despite this increase, it was clear to the Department from the start of the year that SEI was going to be challenged on capital funding in 2007. Does the Minister stand over that...
- Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)
Leo Varadkar: I refer to No. 40, the electoral amendment Bill, in respect of my constituency and the appalling underrepresentation of areas such as Mulhuddart at local level. Given that the local boundaries have not been reviewed since 1998, will there be a commission to redraw the boundaries in advance of the local elections or will the Taoiseach succumb to Green Party pressure not to do so to protect...
- Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)
Leo Varadkar: Will the Bill give effect to changes recommended by such a commission or will a subsequent Bill do so? Is it intended to address electoral matters in advance of the 2009 local elections?
- Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)
Leo Varadkar: The Taoiseach can read, but can he answer a question?
- Estimates for Public Services 2007 (17 Oct 2007)
Leo Varadkar: Hear, hear.
- Written Answers — Public Service Contracts: Public Service Contracts (16 Oct 2007)
Leo Varadkar: Question 156: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the way he will ensure better exploitation of domestic opportunities to facilitate companies in applying for public sector contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18993/07]
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (16 Oct 2007)
Leo Varadkar: Question 159: To ask the Taoiseach the amount of money awarded in domestic mileage to each individual Minister of State in his Department for each of the past four years and to date in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23514/07]
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (16 Oct 2007)
Leo Varadkar: Question 178: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount of money awarded in domestic mileage to each individual Minister of State in his Department for each of the past four years and to date in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23511/07]
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (16 Oct 2007)
Leo Varadkar: Question 200: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the cost of introducing a middle tax rate of 30% to be applied to the first â¬10,000 single and â¬20,000 couple currently paid at the higher rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23875/07]
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (16 Oct 2007)
Leo Varadkar: Question 201: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the first â¬20,000 single and â¬40,000 couple currently paid at the higher rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23877/07]
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (16 Oct 2007)
Leo Varadkar: Question 203: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the different types of worker or employee who may claim expenses against income tax; the amount allowable for each employee or worker for each of the past three years; his views on whether these employees or workers are generally claiming expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23939/07]
- Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (16 Oct 2007)
Leo Varadkar: Question 204: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has plans to introduce multi-annual budgeting for spending Estimates, borrowing and tax changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23940/07]
- Written Answers — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (16 Oct 2007)
Leo Varadkar: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount of money awarded in domestic mileage to each individual Minister of State in her Department for each of the past four years and to date in 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23512/07]
- Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (16 Oct 2007)
Leo Varadkar: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the application for a high sided cot for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will be approved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23866/07]
- Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (16 Oct 2007)
Leo Varadkar: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when special shoes will be provided for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23868/07]
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (16 Oct 2007)
Leo Varadkar: Question 276: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the difficulty that many newly qualified physiotherapists are having finding employment in their field; the actions she is taking to remedy this situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23941/07]