Results 281-300 of 3,523 for speaker:Lucinda Creighton

Human Rights Issues. (1 May 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: Was the issue of Tibet raised at the GAERC meeting, because as far as I recall it was not on the official agenda, which is somewhat strange? Without trying to undermine the potential influence of the Government, I do not see discussions at member state level as particularly useful. However, discussions at EU level could be very useful in terms of extending and exerting political influence...

Written Answers — EU Treaty: EU Treaty (1 May 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if 12 June 2008 has been confirmed as the date for the EU reform treaty referendum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16946/08]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (1 May 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress of the EU mission in Chad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16945/08]

Written Answers — Asbestos Remediation Programme: Asbestos Remediation Programme (1 May 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason funding has not been put in place by her Department for the asbestos management programme for 2008; when a decision on funding will be made; if a school (details supplied) in Dublin 6 will be able to benefit when her Department makes the decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17003/08]

Nomination of Taoiseach (7 May 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: It is with great pride that I second the nomination of Deputy Enda Kenny for the position of Taoiseach. He has achieved what was deemed to be impossible five or six years ago. He has reinstated Fine Gael as the dominant leading Opposition party in this House. He presided over the party's fortunes at last year's election, in which we gained 20 seats in this Chamber. Deputy Kenny's calm and...

Capitation Grants. (21 May 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if additional funds will be provided by his Department to schools to pay for water rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19936/08]

Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: A report from the Joint Committee on European Scrutiny is due to be debated in the House next week. The report deals with the impact of the Lisbon treaty on the role of national parliaments in the scrutiny of legislation. This is a particularly important debate and I am concerned that the House is only sitting for two days next week. I have never fully understood why a bank holiday must...

Cancer Screening Programme: Statements (29 May 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: I thank Deputy Reilly for giving me the opportunity to speak on this very important motion. I am again very disappointed to hear a Green Party Deputy speaking from a script clearly prepared by a civil servant and performing a U-turn on his party's position just over 12 months ago. We used to hear criticisms from the Green Party of the move toward promoting privatisation of the health...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (4 Jun 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason it took so long for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 4 to receive results from the hospital laboratory; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21840/08]

Written Answers — Electric Transport: Electric Transport (17 Jun 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the recent submission to his Department on Electric Transport and the role of the Government by Green Machines and Greener Mobility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23357/08]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (17 Jun 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason persons on the medical card scheme, over the age of 70, who are officially entitled to four free chiropody treatments per year are being charged for part of the cost as in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 2; the action being taken to resolve this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22789/08]

Lisbon Treaty: Statements. (18 Jun 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: I am pleased that the Taoiseach has allowed this debate to take place. It should have taken place yesterday, given the crisis in which we find ourselves. I believe last Friday was an extremely black day for Europe, but a particularly black day for Ireland. While I acknowledge and respect the decision of the people, I cannot but express my disappointment at that decision. It was taken for a...

Lisbon Treaty: Statements. (18 Jun 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: Absolutely. The response from Government over the past few days has been pathetic. I have seen no enthusiasm on the Taoiseach's part to solve this problem, no motivation or evidence of a sense of urgency about the crisis we find ourselves in. I appeal to the Government to show some energy to try to find solutions to this problem. Speaking for Fine Gael, we on the Opposition benches are...

World Trade Negotiations. (18 Jun 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: I would like some clarification. We have to face the fact that we are entering difficult times in terms of Ireland's place at the heart of Europe. A great deal could have been done to inform people. In particular, we should have ensured that farmers understood the implications of a "No" vote. I do not believe that was done. I wonder why we did not hear from the Minister for Agriculture,...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (19 Jun 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 73: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the proposed EU Small Business Act for Europe; his view on this EU policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23759/08]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (24 Jun 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the implications for Irish tourism policy of the outcome of the recent Irish/US Governments meeting on the introduction of a US customs pre-clearance facility for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24466/08]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (24 Jun 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a person (details supplied) is being detained in Iraq; the actions being taken on behalf of this person; if representations have been made to the US or Iraqi Governments to protect their human rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24408/08]

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: I have three matters to raise. I wish to ask the Taoiseach about plans at EU level for the small business Act for the European Union that will be implemented in directive form. Does the Government have a particular position on it and will any such position be published in advance of negotiations on the directive? This is a particularly important directive in terms of targeting red tape and...

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: ——buying up alleged freehold titles and it seems that the council can do nothing. This is a problem across the country.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: The third issue relates to a specific Cabinet Minister, namely, Deputy Gormley, using his name on the national radio and using taxpayers' money to advertise——