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European Council: Statements (1 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: I refer to a number of the conclusions of the Council meeting. Regarding the objective of member states acting in a more co-ordinated fashion on a response to the economic crisis, I wish to hear the views of the Taoiseach and the Minister of State on the Government's position on enhancing the ability of the EU to impose sanctions in the sphere of economic policy as opposed to monetary...

European Council: Statements (1 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: I refer again to a point I raised in my contribution, which concerns the justice and home affairs measures contained in the Lisbon treaty. I would like a response from the Minister of State as to whether there is at least an openness at Government level to reconsidering the position adopted by the Cabinet in advance of the Lisbon treaty referendum last June. In my view and that of my party...

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (1 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 43: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the changes in training and employment policy she will make in view of the Irish Labour Market Review 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13406/09]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (1 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 57: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the policy changes or capacity increases she will introduce in the community employment scheme, the job initiative programme and in all FÁS administered schemes in view of changes in the economy and the labour market; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13407/09]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (2 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Transport the action that is being taken to ensure that bus services in Dublin remain available to the public at the current levels despite the economic climate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13753/09]

Written Answers — Banking Sector: Banking Sector (7 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Finance if he, as the sole member and shareholder of Anglo Irish Bank, has sought assurances from the bank or from individuals and entities involved in loan transactions of an amount greater than €250 million that were sanctioned in the period of 15 November to 31 December 2008 from the bank, that these amounts will be repaid; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Banking Sector: Banking Sector (7 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Finance if there were unusual transactions of a significant amount involving Anglo Irish Bank in the period from 1 to 21 January 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14201/09]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (7 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 295: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the changes in the budget, there will be sufficient funding available to carry out the proposed precinct improvements for a complex (details supplied) in Dublin 2, in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14199/09]

Financial Resolution No. 11: General (Resumed) (8 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Like my colleague, Deputy Deasy, I offer no apologies for the comments I shall make, or for laying the blame for the current economic crisis and devastation firmly at the foot of the Government. I shall address one aspect of this supplementary budget. The budget is the spawn of a failed and flawed social partnership system that has strangled competitiveness and dynamism in this economy. I...

Cystic Fibrosis: Motion (9 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: I am grateful to Deputy Reilly for putting this motion before the House. I hope Deputy Shatter is wrong in saying that Monday's commitment by the Minister to deliver the project in St. Vincent's hospital is a con job. This is literally a matter of life and death for many people, and young females in particular. It is frightening to think this unit, which held out the prospect of solace and...

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2009: Motion (9 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: I echo much of what the previous speakers, including Deputies Barrett and Mitchell, have said. We have to put this in context. We have been debating the supplementary budget for the last few days. We all acknowledge that Ireland is in an economic crisis. The level of ill-informed debate about the racing, thoroughbred and greyhound industries is extraordinary. This is a hugely important...

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2009: Motion (9 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: I know this because I worked at dog tracks when I was young. My father is a bookie and I used to go to Mullingar, Longford, Galway among others. The standard of the improvements is fantastic, to take Shelbourne Park, for example.

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2009: Motion (9 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: It is great and is a brilliant social outlet for people. Now in particular, when people will be unable to afford to go to Marbella, or take their ski holidays, or go away three or four times a year, they will look for a social outlet. What is so wrong with going to the dogs for a night, or going to the races on a Sunday afternoon? It is a fantastic way for Irish people to spend their spare...

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2009: Motion (9 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Fairyhouse.

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2009: Motion (9 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Yes.

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2009: Motion (9 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: That is not true.

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (22 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will order the commencement of sections 108 to 110 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 to introduce electronic tagging; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14138/09]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (22 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will order the commencement of sections 11 to 13 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007 to introduce electronic tagging; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14139/09]

Written Answers — Irish Horseracing Industry: Irish Horseracing Industry (22 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 515: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will provide statistics available to him regarding the number employed in the thoroughbred industry and the estimate available as to the revenue generated by the industry and related industries; if he will provide the source of such statistics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15645/09]

Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (22 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 571: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Dublin local authorities have been informed that they are to fund the work of the Dublin Bay Task Force; if not, when they will be instructed to do so; the amount each Dublin local authority will be required to allocate towards the work of the Dublin Bay Task Force; the estimates which have been...