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Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: ——himself. That is a completely inappropriate——

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: ——and there is a precedent because the former Minister of State, Tom Parlon, was slapped down for doing the same thing in recent years.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: In the advertisements.

European Council: Statements (25 Jun 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: I was interested to hear the Taoiseach's comments on his after-dinner speech at the European Council, where he pointed to the institutional disconnect from the citizens of Europe. I note he made no reference whatsoever to any of the domestic issues that were at play in regard to the Lisbon treaty referendum, primarily the lack of trust in politicians in this country as a direct result of the...

European Council: Statements (25 Jun 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: Deputy Ó Snodaigh cannot have it every way.

European Council: Statements (25 Jun 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: Deputy Ó Snodaigh was the person who said to stick to the Nice treaty.

European Council: Statements (25 Jun 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: Nonsense.

European Council: Statements (25 Jun 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: With regard to the Charter of Fundamental Rights, I do not advocate in any way an opt out. I seek Government clarification to allay the fears of people with regard to the social and moral issues. I am fully committed to the charter, as is the Labour Party. One downside to the campaign is that we were unable to campaign on the basis of one of the key elements of the Lisbon treaty which was...

Victims' Rights Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: I am astounded by the comments I have heard from the Government benches in the past few minutes. There is a strong perception, which is reflected in reality, that criminals have more rights under the current criminal justice system than victims. While that is incorrect, it is certainly the perception. What is great about the legislation before the House is that we are trying to address...

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (26 Jun 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 93: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if employees are entitled to a share scheme, particularly in the case of a person (details supplied); if so, the share scheme available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25193/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (1 Jul 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 143: To ask the Taoiseach the annual operating cost of the National Forum on Europe each year for the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25705/08]

Written Answers — Programmes for Government: Programmes for Government (1 Jul 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 147: To ask the Taoiseach if the programme for Government has been or will be revised on the basis of the ERSI report published on 25 June 2008 stating that Ireland is entering a recession for the first time in 25 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25707/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Jul 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the hospital in the home scheme has been suspended as of 16 May 2008; if this scheme will be re-introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25261/08]

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (1 Jul 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 573: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if voter turnout is calculated as a percentage of persons eligible to vote, or as a percentage of electors on the electoral register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25706/08]

Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: My question relates to the Civil Partnership Bill. I understand there has been much discussion in the Taoiseach's party on the legislation in recent days. Media reports suggest the Taoiseach and his party have given a commitment relating to the promotion of the special position of the family set out in Article 41 of the Constitution. What does this mean? What will the Taoiseach do to...

Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: I am asking about legislation and want to know precisely what the Taoiseach intends to do to promote the role of the family in the Civil Partnership Bill. It has been suggested in the media that this is what he will do.

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (2 Jul 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of Revenue received by the Exchequer in each of the past five years in taxes associated with motoring, that is, VRT on cars, VRT on other vehicles, VAT on motor vehicles, VAT on repairs, VAT on fuels, tax on motor insurance, company car taxes, excise duty on petrol and diesel, road tolls and benefit in kind; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (2 Jul 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of tax payable on a car valued at €15,000 under the current system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26278/08]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (2 Jul 2008)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of tax payable on a car valued at €25,000 under the current system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26279/08]