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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (20 Nov 2019)

Leo Varadkar: There is no Cabinet committee with responsibility specifically for public sector broadcasting. Primary responsibility lies with the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment and the topic would be discussed at Government as appropriate.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (20 Nov 2019)

Leo Varadkar: The Department of the Taoiseach has a contract for the supply of mobile phones and associated services. The current contract was established between the Department and Three Ireland in September 2019 following a public procurement exercise conducted in conjunction with the Office of Government Procurement. It was awarded on the basis of the Most Economically Advantageous Tender when costs of...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Data (20 Nov 2019)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. Table 1: Department of the Taoiseach Staff by Grade and Gender-20 November 2019* Grade Total Male Female Secretary General 1 1 0 Second Secretary General 1 1 0 Assistant Secretary 6 ...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Advisers Data (20 Nov 2019)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 44 and 46 together. Details of the advisers employed by my Department since I took up office on 14 June 2017 are as follows: Name Role Start Date End Date Salary Scale Brian Murphy  Chief of Staff 14 June 2017 n/a Deputy Secretary John Carroll ...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Data (20 Nov 2019)

Leo Varadkar: No bullying or sexual harassment complaints have been received by my Department from 2016 to date in 2019.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Staff Data (20 Nov 2019)

Leo Varadkar: No employees in my Department were dismissed or suspended in the years 2016, 2017, 2018 or to date in 2019. However, during the period in question, two employees were not retained following completion of their probationary contracts.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (20 Nov 2019)

Leo Varadkar: My Department has spent a total amount of €140.97 on bottled water to date in 2019. This water was used for meetings with visiting dignitaries. No disposable coffee cups were purchased to date in 2019.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Freedom of Information (20 Nov 2019)

Leo Varadkar: As required by Section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, and in keeping with the principles of openness, transparency and accountability set out in the FOI Act, my Department published its FOI publication scheme in 2016 and it can be viewed on the gov.ie website. The publication scheme makes available as much information as possible about my Department’s work in an open and...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (20 Nov 2019)

Leo Varadkar: The following table contains the yearly outlays by my Department in these cost areas. The breakdown covers digital advertising consisting of search to ensure that the public is directed to the sites which deliver the services/information they are looking for and sponsored posts to ensure strong dissemination of Government Information. It also includes traditional media such as print and...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Climate Action Plan (19 Nov 2019)

Leo Varadkar: One would be forgiven for thinking the Deputies are not really interested in the answers.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Climate Action Plan (19 Nov 2019)

Leo Varadkar: I am sure the Deputy realises plasterers do not do retrofitting. It is a whole different thing.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Climate Action Plan (19 Nov 2019)

Leo Varadkar: I do not think they do.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Climate Action Plan (19 Nov 2019)

Leo Varadkar: Is it not a different apprenticeship?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Climate Action Plan (19 Nov 2019)

Leo Varadkar: I promise to check it out for the Deputies.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Climate Action Plan (19 Nov 2019)

Leo Varadkar: I think it is a different apprenticeship.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Climate Action Plan (19 Nov 2019)

Leo Varadkar: I join Deputies in welcoming the youth climate assembly, which was held in the Chamber last Friday. I recognise, in particular, the Ceann Comhairle and the team around him for taking the initiative and making it possible. Around the world, especially on Fridays, students have protested outside parliaments, and I am sure they will continue to do so. It is good that we were the first...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Climate Action Plan (19 Nov 2019)

Leo Varadkar: -----or 2050. The EIB is a great organisation but it is run by economists and bankers, not scientists. The Climate Action Advisory Council is run by scientists. The Deputy will be aware that the Paris accords do not say we should end exploration. We do not propose to fund a liquefied natural gas terminal at the River Shannon or anywhere else. It is very much a private sector project that...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Climate Action Plan (19 Nov 2019)

Leo Varadkar: What will probably happen with the purchase of electric vehicles and hybrids is there will be a tipping point-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Climate Action Plan (19 Nov 2019)

Leo Varadkar: We will see an increase year on year and there will be an inflection point at some stage. That will happen as prices fall, and it is evident already that the cost of electric vehicles and hybrids is falling. People see more and more sense, as they change their car, in considering an electric vehicle-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Climate Action Plan (19 Nov 2019)

Leo Varadkar: -----or a hybrid.