Every few months, the newspapers publish details of expense claims made by TDs and Senators. This information is made available by using the Freedom of Information Act, something that I [...]
TDs Expenses – how I spent mine !
31. 12. 2008
Small Business Fund must be included in recapitalisation plan
16. 12. 2008
Companies forced to lay off staff during credit famine The Government’s €10 billion re-capitalisation plan to rescue the banks should include a dedicated credit fund for small and medium [...]
Conclusion of Fine Gael Motion on Consumers
11. 12. 2008
Last night saw the conclusion of the Dáil debate on Fine Gael’s motion on Consumers. My final contribution to the debate is below. The full transcript of the debate on [...]
Fine Gael Consumer Private Members Motion
10. 12. 2008
Last night saw the opening of a Fine Gael debate on consumer issues. As Fine Gael’s spokesperson in this area, I led the debate, and will conclude it tonight. Please [...]
An American Intern's Impressions of Irish Politics
9. 12. 2008
Courtesy of an IPA program, I have had an American intern, Caitlin Minarchek (right), working in my office over the past few months. She is finishing up today (thanks very [...]
As Dublin 15 Unemployment Soars, Government sits on its hands
9. 12. 2008
Figures released on Friday showed that an extra 286 people joined the Dole Queues in Dublin 15 over the course of November, a rise of over 5% in one month. [...]
Varadkar calls on Govt to back FG vote for lower VAT & freeze on stealth taxes
8. 12. 2008
Image via Wikipedia FG Dáil Motion will reduce cost of living & strengthen consumer protection The Government should lower VAT and freeze Government stealth taxes, according to Fine Gael [...]
5% Pay Reduction
8. 12. 2008
Following Enda Kenny’s example, I recently sent a letter to the Paymaster General asking that my salary as a TD be reduced by 5%, and forgoing the 3.5% pay increase [...]
Govt must publish European Commission report on FÁS
7. 12. 2008
Fine Gael Spokesperson on Enterprise, Trade & Employment, Leo Varadkar TD, has today (Sunday) called on the Government to publish, in full, the report issued to the Government in 2002 [...]
Carlow Town Hall Meeting
3. 12. 2008
As part of the Fairer Budget campaign, I will be at Carlow Town Hall meeting this coming Monday. It’s taking place at the Dolmen Hotel in Carlow at 8pm. To [...]