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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Data Protection (3 Oct 2023)

Leo Varadkar: Please see the accompanying table setting out two instances of a data breach identified within the Department during the past decade. In both cases the Department provided an explanation and apology to the two individuals affected with one occurring in 2016 (pre GDPR) and one in 2022. YEAR Department of the Taoiseach No. of Personal Data Breaches 2013 ...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: European Union (3 Oct 2023)

Leo Varadkar: I wrote to the European Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkievicius, in September regarding the Irish derogation under the Nitrates Directive. In my letter, I joined the invitation extended to him by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to visit Ireland in the near future and to meet with us and representatives of the farming sector. I...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (3 Oct 2023)

Leo Varadkar: I had the opportunity for a short conversation with President Biden at the reception he hosted, together with First Lady, Dr Jill Biden, for Leaders attending United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week in New York. I updated him on developments in relation to Northern Ireland, including recent British legislation on legacy cases, setting out our deep concerns on its implications;...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (3 Oct 2023)

Leo Varadkar: I had a bilateral meeting with UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, on 18 September while in New York for UN General Assembly high-level week. The Secretary General thanked Ireland for its strong and sustained support for the United Nations as the core of rules-based international order. We discussed the Summit on the Sustainable Development Goals which we had both addressed...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Child Poverty (3 Oct 2023)

Leo Varadkar: The Child Poverty and Well-being Programme Office published its initial work programme for the next two and a half years From Poverty to Potential: A Programme Plan for Child Poverty and Well-being 2023-2025on 1stAugust 2023. The initial Programme focuses on six areas that will have the greatest effect on the lives of children who experience poverty. These six areas are: 1)Income supports and...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Policies (3 Oct 2023)

Leo Varadkar: The National Cyber Security Centre have in recent months provided all Government Departments with high-level guidance focussing on the data, privacy and security risks related to the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI). The Department of the Taoiseach does not currently use artificial intelligence services.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Projects (27 Sep 2023)

Leo Varadkar: The State is providing emergency humanitarian assistance to the more than 110,000 people from Ukraine and asylum seekers from elsewhere who have arrived here. Thanks to the incredible generosity of communities across Ireland, over 94,000 persons seeking refuge have been successfully accommodated, and that number continues to increase. We are focusing on more effective ways to improve...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Bodies (26 Sep 2023)

Leo Varadkar: No taxable benefits were paid, during the period 2019 to date, on behalf of the Chief Officer of the National Economic and Social Development Office (NESDO), which is the only body under the aegis of the Department.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Census of Population (26 Sep 2023)

Leo Varadkar: Awaiting reply from Department.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Child Poverty (26 Sep 2023)

Leo Varadkar: Awaiting reply from Department.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Regulatory and Poverty Impact Assessments (26 Sep 2023)

Leo Varadkar: No Bills relating to this Department have been prepared in the period specified.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: State Legal Services (20 Sep 2023)

Leo Varadkar: The Director of Public Prosecutions is independent in the performance of her functions in accordance with Section 2(5) of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1974. This statutory independence is a cornerstone of our criminal justice system. State Solicitors are appointed by and enter into a contract for service with the DPP to provide legal services arising from her functions under the 1974...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: EU Directives (20 Sep 2023)

Leo Varadkar: The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is currently coordinating transposition of the European Accessibility Act (EAA) via Statutory Instrument under the European Communities Act 1972. The EAA will introduce mandatory minimum accessibility requirements for a range of commonly used consumer products and services across various sectors, including digital...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Strategies (20 Sep 2023)

Leo Varadkar: The Department of the Taoiseach is supporting implementation of the cross-government actions set out in the strategy to promote equality for LGBTI+ people in Ireland. This includes creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel respected, valued and included. The Department is a member of the Civil and Public Service wide LGBT+ Employee and Ally Network and...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Reports (20 Sep 2023)

Leo Varadkar: I refer the Deputy to the table below: Details of study/review/research currently underway Date commenced Estimated date of completion Costs Involved Details of person / body conducting the study/review/research Shared Island research programme with Economic and Social Research Institute, 2021 Programme: 4 Projects 2022 Programme: 4...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Public Inquiries (12 Jul 2023)

Leo Varadkar: A comprehensive evaluation of how the country managed COVID-19 will provide an opportunity to learn lessons from our experiences in dealing with a pandemic. It will include a review of the whole-of-government response to the pandemic and how we might do better and be in a stronger position if another pandemic or other similar type event were to occur. It will include a consideration of the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (12 Jul 2023)

Leo Varadkar: The Cabinet Committee on the Humanitarian Response to Ukraine last met on Thursday, 6th of July. This Committee, which I chair, works to ensure a coordinated approach to the State’s humanitarian response for people arriving from Ukraine who have sought Temporary Protection here. The Government’s coordinated response to the humanitarian crisis is extensive. Since the start of...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Raidió Teilifís Éireann (12 Jul 2023)

Leo Varadkar: The Cabinet Committee on Social Affairs and Public Services oversees implementation of Programme for Government commitments in the areas of social policy and public services. The Committee covers a range of topics, including immigration and integration, in the areas of social policy with a particular focus on equality and public service reform. Other topics covered by the Committee...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (12 Jul 2023)

Leo Varadkar: The Cabinet Committee on EU and International Affairs was established by the Government on 18 January. Its role is to oversee implementation of Programme for Government commitments in relation to the European Union and international issues. The Committee generally meets in advance of meetings of the European Council. It last met on 22 June 2023 in advance of the June meeting of the European...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (12 Jul 2023)

Leo Varadkar: The expenditure on external reports in 2022 and to date in 2023 is set out in the table below. The Shared Island unit in the Department of the Taoiseach is progressing a wide-ranging research programme to examine the political, social, economic and cultural considerations of a shared future for all communities and traditions on the island, underpinned by the Good Friday Agreement. The...