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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (7 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: ...August 2012, with secondary legislation setting out the operational detail of the Scheme. The Credit Guarantee Scheme is available to Covid-19 impacted businesses, it supports loans up to €1 million for periods of up to 7 years. The Scheme offers a partial Government guarantee of 80% to banks against losses on qualifying loans to eligible SMEs. The scheme is designed to support a...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020)

Leo Varadkar: ...on numbers for public gatherings and other important public health advice. Full details are available at I should also explain that on Tuesday 16th June 2020, the Government announced €25 million in extra supports to help the Arts and Culture sector recover from the COVID-19 Emergency. The funding will include bursaries and commissions to artists and arts organisations, and...

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (27 May 2020)

Leo Varadkar: I do not have those dates. It is reasonable to ask for them so I will check with the Minister and either he or I will contact the Deputy once I know what those dates are. I do know that the €11 million just transition fund for the midlands is there even if the ESB's €5 million has not yet arrived. The money is there and it is ring-fenced for just transition in the midlands....

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (27 May 2020)

Leo Varadkar: ...and passed by the Dáil and Seanad. That is intended to be a competitive fund. The idea is that people bid into it. What I am told about the ESB is that it has agreed to contribute an additional €5 million, and arrangements are being put in place by the Department to transfer the money to the just transition fund 2020. I assume that means it has not been done yet but that...

European Council Meeting: Statements (6 May 2020)

Leo Varadkar: ...from other countries. At our meeting of 23 April, we welcomed, in particular, the joint European roadmap towards the lifting of Covid-19 containment measures, which was published by the Commission on 15 April. It sets out a principles-based and science-led approach to reopening our societies and economies. This was widely welcomed and aligns with the approach we have taken as a...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Dec 2019)

Leo Varadkar: ...are in this country. I reject the Deputy's suggestion that the Government does not care. The Government has ratified the Istanbul convention on domestic violence. We have provided an extra €5 million a year in funding for domestic violence services since the Minister, Deputy Zappone, took charge of her Department. The Government will preside over the opening of new women's...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (11 Dec 2019)

Leo Varadkar: ...construction. The four funds launched under Project Ireland 2040 have a total of €4 billion to invest. The first round of funding allocations under these funds, amounting to just over €150 million in 2019, have been announced. Second round calls have been launched for the disruptive technologies innovation fund and the rural regeneration and development fund, RRDF. A...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Community Enhancement Programme (26 Nov 2019)

Leo Varadkar: ...-east inner city area. These schemes are at various stages with 228 units to be delivered as part of them. The refurbishment of St. Mary's Mansions flat complex by Clúid Housing at a cost of €21 million will result in 80 units in a mix of one- to four-bedroom apartments. Building works are on schedule and are expected to be completed in quarter 1 of next year. Dublin City...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (23 Oct 2019)

Leo Varadkar: ...she is correct. I thank her. Regarding the Common Agricultural Policy, my assessment is that it is possible to ensure that it is fully funded for the next period. The Commission is proposing a 5% cut. Our objective is to get that cut reversed. I am not sure we can achieve that but that is going to be our negotiating objective for the next couple of years as we negotiate the next...

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 9: General (Resumed) (9 Oct 2019)

Leo Varadkar: ...a little bit easier for families, the elderly and the most poor. Budget 2020 is explicitly designed around the risk of a no-deal Brexit, where we project 0.7% growth next year in contrast to 5.5% growth this year. That does not necessarily mean that we think a no-deal Brexit will happen but as a Government we believe it is the best thing to get ready for one. That way we will not...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Oct 2019)

Leo Varadkar: ...with an answer regarding the CE schemes. On JobPath, all I would say is that by any objective analysis this Government’s employment policies have been a resounding success. There are 2.3 million people at work in Ireland, more people than ever before, unemployment is below 5% and long-term unemployment is even lower at around 2%, one of the lowest in the world. JobPath has...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Sep 2019)

Leo Varadkar: ...question, I acknowledge the extraordinarily difficult times beef farmers are facing. For more than a year, prices paid to beef farmers at the factory gate have been very low at approximately €3.50 per kilogram, which is less than the cost of production. Many farmers are at their wits' end because these prices have persisted for so long. There are many reasons that prices are low....

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (3 Jul 2019)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 5 to 10, inclusive, together. Cabinet committee D works to ensure a co-ordinated approach in the areas of infrastructure investment and delivery, including housing and climate action. The Cabinet committee last met on 27 May. The next meeting of the committee has yet to be scheduled. There is significant work under way across each of the areas covered...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jun 2019)

Leo Varadkar: The budget for the National Ambulance Service is being increased year on year. I think the increase this year is in the region of €5 million. This has allowed for additional staff and ambulances and improved bases in Tuam and Mulranny, among other places around the country. The decision as to how best to allocate ambulances around the country is best made by the experts in this...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2019)

Leo Varadkar: ...restoration happening at the same time. Nor would it be affordable to do what Deputy Healy is asking. The public sector pay bill is nearly €18 billion a year. A 2% increase alone is €360 million. We have heard the advice and the criticisms from the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council telling us that we are increasing spending too fast. The Opposition needs to hear that advice...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2019)

Leo Varadkar: Deputy Grealish makes a very strong case on behalf of Connacht Rugby. We will see what happens later in the year when the allocations are made. There is €100 million for the country. This is one of the major projects that is competing for funding. I am sorry to say that there will not be an increase to the €100 million fund. I expected to be called on today to defend the...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Cabinet Committee Meetings (22 May 2019)

Leo Varadkar: ...this year. We know this from the labour force survey figures released by the CSO yesterday. It shows there has been a net increase in employment of 81,000 in the past year. There are now 2.3 million people working, more than ever before. The unemployment rate has fallen below 5%, representing a 14-year low. Long-term unemployment has fallen below 2%, to 1.7%. These figures are much...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 May 2019)

Leo Varadkar: ...on this matter carried out by Peter Smyth some months ago. That is published and in the public domain. As for the financial guarantees, National Broadband Ireland will make available €220 million in equity and working capital upfront. This will be legally required by the contract, which is being finalised. There is no upfront contribution from the taxpayer. The taxpayer only...

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Digital Strategy Implementation (21 May 2019)

Leo Varadkar: The Action Plan for Online Safety, which was launched in July 2018, contains 25 targeted digital safety actions that will be delivered over 12 to 18 months. It seeks to balance the opportunities and benefits provided by the Internet with the need to ensure people are informed and supported to deal with the risks. The implementation of these actions is under way across relevant Departments...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 May 2019)

Leo Varadkar: ...to put this in context. The type of housing may be a choice for some people. We live in a country that has an increasing population, which is a good thing. Our population is approaching 5 million, if it has not reached that level already. We live in a country where new households are being formed all the time. As people get married and start families, they need their own homes. We...