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Leo Varadkar

Ireland · Official source

Memberships

  • · 33rd Dáil · 8 February 2020 – 8 November 2024
  • · 32nd Dáil · 10 March 2016 – 14 January 2020
  • · 31st Dáil · 9 March 2011 – 9 March 2016
  • · 30th Dáil · 14 June 2007 – 1 February 2011

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Question· writtenPQ 260asked

260. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he or his officials have met with the commissioners or senior staff of the Standards In Public Office Commission to discuss data breaches by the organisation and inappropriate or illegal disclosures to the media of personal information by the organisation to media organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42445/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

260. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he or his officials have met with the commissioners or senior staff of the Standards In Public Office Commission to discuss data breaches by the organisation and inappropriate or illegal disclosures to the media of personal information by the organisation to media organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42445/24]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

94. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs noting Ireland’s tradition of human rights advocacy, if the crisis in Sudan has been raised in bilateral meetings with the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42442/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

94. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs noting Ireland’s tradition of human rights advocacy, if the crisis in Sudan has been raised in bilateral meetings with the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42442/24]

Question· writtenPQ 95asked

95. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he or his officials have raised with the United Kingdom the decision to hold discussions at the UN Security Council on Sudan and external actor behind closed doors rather than in open. [42443/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

95. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he or his officials have raised with the United Kingdom the decision to hold discussions at the UN Security Council on Sudan and external actor behind closed doors rather than in open. [42443/24]

Question· writtenPQ 475asked

475. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of people currently in receipt of the carer’s allowance; and her best estimate of the number of these availing of the opportunity to engage in other paid work or part-time employment. [42444/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2024

475. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of people currently in receipt of the carer’s allowance; and her best estimate of the number of these availing of the opportunity to engage in other paid work or part-time employment. [42444/24]

Question· writtenPQ 429asked

429. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda members assigned to roads policing units; if her Department will update the website with publication of figures for the month of July and August 2024, by Garda division; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40944/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2024

429. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda members assigned to roads policing units; if her Department will update the website with publication of figures for the month of July and August 2024, by Garda division; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40944/24]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

157. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport to report on the Road Safety Authority's five-year analysis of drivers involved in fatal and serious injury collisions undertaken in August 2024, due for publication in September 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40945/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2024

157. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport to report on the Road Safety Authority's five-year analysis of drivers involved in fatal and serious injury collisions undertaken in August 2024, due for publication in September 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40945/24]

Question· writtenPQ 428asked

428. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Justice the number of fatal road traffic collisions in each of the years 2016 to 2024; the number of drivers involved per year; the number of drivers whereby the status of their driving licence or learner permit is unknown; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40943/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2024

428. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Justice the number of fatal road traffic collisions in each of the years 2016 to 2024; the number of drivers involved per year; the number of drivers whereby the status of their driving licence or learner permit is unknown; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40943/24]

Question· writtenPQ 280asked

280. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of carer’s allowance; how many of these are full-time (24/7) carers; how many are not full-time as they have other jobs (noting this is permitted up to 19 hours a week); and if she had considered a higher payment for full-time (24/7) carers relative to those who have other jobs in addition to being on carer’s allowance. [39729/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2024

280. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of carer’s allowance; how many of these are full-time (24/7) carers; how many are not full-time as they have other jobs (noting this is permitted up to 19 hours a week); and if she had considered a higher payment for full-time (24/7) carers relative to those who have other jobs in addition to being on carer’s allowance. [39729/24]

Question· writtenPQ 10asked

10. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will openly and clearly oppose any further moves towards the accession of Georgia to the European Union in light of the stringent anti-LGBT laws adopted there, referred to as the 'family values and the protection of minors' law. [38696/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2024

10. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will openly and clearly oppose any further moves towards the accession of Georgia to the European Union in light of the stringent anti-LGBT laws adopted there, referred to as the 'family values and the protection of minors' law. [38696/24]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

61. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has carried out a SWOT analysis or any other detailed analysis on Ireland joining the European Sky Shield Initiative; if he has any concerns that Northern Ireland could be under this protective umbrella, leaving the State more vulnerable and exposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38695/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2024

61. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has carried out a SWOT analysis or any other detailed analysis on Ireland joining the European Sky Shield Initiative; if he has any concerns that Northern Ireland could be under this protective umbrella, leaving the State more vulnerable and exposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38695/24]

Question· writtenPQ 96asked

96. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport the number of serious road traffic collisions involving learner drivers each year from 2016 to date in 2024; the number of people who suffered serious injuries in those crashes each year; the number of unaccompanied learner drivers involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37505/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2024

96. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport the number of serious road traffic collisions involving learner drivers each year from 2016 to date in 2024; the number of people who suffered serious injuries in those crashes each year; the number of unaccompanied learner drivers involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37505/24]

Question· writtenPQ 95asked

95. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport the number of fatal road traffic collisions involving learner drivers each year from 2016 to date in 2024; the number of fatalities in each of the fatal crashes, by year; the number of fatal crashes involving an unaccompanied learner driver; the number of fatalities in each of those crashes; the number of learner drivers involved who had never sat a driving test; the timeframe for the Road Safety Authority to publish data on fatal and serious crashes involving learner drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37504/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2024

95. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport the number of fatal road traffic collisions involving learner drivers each year from 2016 to date in 2024; the number of fatalities in each of the fatal crashes, by year; the number of fatal crashes involving an unaccompanied learner driver; the number of fatalities in each of those crashes; the number of learner drivers involved who had never sat a driving test; the timeframe for the Road Safety Authority to publish data on fatal and serious crashes involving learner drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37504/24]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

63. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will press for conclusions on Sudan at the next meeting of the European Council; and if he will seek an extension of the arms embargo beyond Darfur and the provision of more humanitarian aid to those who need it. [37498/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2024

63. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will press for conclusions on Sudan at the next meeting of the European Council; and if he will seek an extension of the arms embargo beyond Darfur and the provision of more humanitarian aid to those who need it. [37498/24]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

62. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has raised the situation in Sudan with his Egyptian and Emirati counterparts; whether he has any concerns that they may be contributing to the humanitarian crisis in the country; and the date on which he last met or spoke to them. [37497/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2024

62. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has raised the situation in Sudan with his Egyptian and Emirati counterparts; whether he has any concerns that they may be contributing to the humanitarian crisis in the country; and the date on which he last met or spoke to them. [37497/24]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

61. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will press for conclusions on Sudan at the next meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council; if he will seek an extension of the arms embargo beyond Darfur and an increase in humanitarian aid to Sudan; and his views on whether steps can be taken to assist the UN and development NGO to get aid to those who need it. [37496/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2024

61. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will press for conclusions on Sudan at the next meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council; if he will seek an extension of the arms embargo beyond Darfur and an increase in humanitarian aid to Sudan; and his views on whether steps can be taken to assist the UN and development NGO to get aid to those who need it. [37496/24]

Question· writtenPQ 320asked

320. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Justice if she has been briefed on the war and humanitarian crisis unfolding in Sudan; whether she is aware than two million refugees have already left the country and that many will make their way to Europe; if she is making contingency plans for this; and if she has made an intervention on the matter at Justice and Home Affairs Council meetings at EU level. [37500/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2024

320. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Justice if she has been briefed on the war and humanitarian crisis unfolding in Sudan; whether she is aware than two million refugees have already left the country and that many will make their way to Europe; if she is making contingency plans for this; and if she has made an intervention on the matter at Justice and Home Affairs Council meetings at EU level. [37500/24]

Question· writtenPQ 319asked

319. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Justice if the figure of €24 million is accurate in relation compensation being offered to the families of Stardust victims; if a separate payment is being made to cover legal fees incurred by the State and families; and to provide a breakdown of the amount, or if this is not possible, any estimate provided to her from the Attorney General or State Claims Agency (details supplied). [37495/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2024

319. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Justice if the figure of €24 million is accurate in relation compensation being offered to the families of Stardust victims; if a separate payment is being made to cover legal fees incurred by the State and families; and to provide a breakdown of the amount, or if this is not possible, any estimate provided to her from the Attorney General or State Claims Agency (details supplied). [37495/24]

Question· writtenPQ 97asked

97. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport for details of his agreed approach with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) to prevent learner permit renewals without sitting a driving test, under action 27 of the Road Safety Strategy; the details of the RSA implementation plan; the proposed date to implement the plan in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37506/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2024

97. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport for details of his agreed approach with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) to prevent learner permit renewals without sitting a driving test, under action 27 of the Road Safety Strategy; the details of the RSA implementation plan; the proposed date to implement the plan in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37506/24]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

94. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that nearly 5,000 people did not turn up for their driving test to date in 2024; if this is a record number; and if he intends continues to permit the Road Safety Authority to renew learner permits for people who did not show for their test. [37494/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2024

94. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that nearly 5,000 people did not turn up for their driving test to date in 2024; if this is a record number; and if he intends continues to permit the Road Safety Authority to renew learner permits for people who did not show for their test. [37494/24]

Question· writtenPQ 173asked

173. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Education if she is making any contingency plans for the possibility of having to provide school places for a wave of refugees coming to Europe and Ireland from Sudan due to the war, famine and humanitarian crisis unfolding there; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37502/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2024

173. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Education if she is making any contingency plans for the possibility of having to provide school places for a wave of refugees coming to Europe and Ireland from Sudan due to the war, famine and humanitarian crisis unfolding there; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37502/24]

Question· writtenPQ 474asked

474. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Health if he is making contingency plans for the possibility of having to provide health services for a wave of refugees coming to Europe and Ireland from Sudan due to the war, famine and humanitarian crisis unfolding there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37503/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2024

474. Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Health if he is making contingency plans for the possibility of having to provide health services for a wave of refugees coming to Europe and Ireland from Sudan due to the war, famine and humanitarian crisis unfolding there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37503/24]

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