Results 741-760 of 3,523 for speaker:Lucinda Creighton

Diplomatic Representation. (23 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: At a Council meeting in December, it was agreed that bilateral relations with Israel be upgraded. I assume the Government supported this position at the time. Claiming that the proposed EU-Israel summit should not proceed is flawed logic, as we need to engage. Since I do not understand, what is the Minister's logic for refusing to upgrade the bilateral relationship with Israel? There...

Diplomatic Representation. (23 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: There would be a better opportunity to get the region's peace process on track. What is the Minister's logic?

Diplomatic Representation. (23 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Everyone in this House is committed to the two-state solution and that is Fine Gael's position. As for the appointment of Senator Mitchell, from the Minister's remarks it strikes me there has been no progress and the Minister is not optimistic, notwithstanding the renewed impetus from the United States. Is that the case?

Human Rights Issues. (23 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Deputy Higgins has raised a general problem with the application of international law and adherence to it. The obligation on the African Union regarding Darfur is enormous but the political will or impetus is not there.

Human Rights Issues. (23 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Nor is the capacity. The will is significantly lacking and there is a role for the EU. Perhaps the Council of Ministers with responsibility for foreign affairs could discuss this at the next GAERC meeting.

Written Answers — EU Enlargement: EU Enlargement (23 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of Croatian accession to the EU; if it will be affected by the delays to the ratification of the Lisbon treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14625/09]

Written Answers — National Pension Reserve Fund: National Pension Reserve Fund (28 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Finance the amounts he plans to pay into the National Pension Reserve Fund annually in 2009, 2010 and 2011; the location from which these funds will be sourced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16521/09]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (28 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will expedite the processing of a long-term residency application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16562/09]

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (29 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the action that is being taken to encourage the use of narrow boats and house boats or barges on the Royal Canal and the Dublin Canal; the reason there are no moorings in the entire stretch from Sallins to Dublin Port; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16901/09]

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (29 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the action that can be taken generally to increase activity on the Grand Canal in view of the fact that it is such an important resource; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16902/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (29 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of people who availed of the back to work allowance and the back to work enterprise allowance in each of the past five years and to date in 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16940/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (29 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount spent by each of the non-commercial semi-State agencies or bodies under the aegis of her Department (details supplied) in each of the past five years; the amount budgeted for expenditure in each for 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16942/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (30 Apr 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the assistance put in place to facilitate planned changes in the rent supplement supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17043/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (6 May 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 457: To ask the Minister for Defence the action being taken to ensure that all members of the Defence Forces who are serving or have served in Chad receive a United Nations medal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18175/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 May 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 118: To ask the Taoiseach the annual expenditure on external legal costs by his Department in each of the past five years; the annual expenditure on external legal costs by each of the agencies under his aegis in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17846/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 May 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 150: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the annual expenditure on external legal costs by her Department in each of the past five years; the annual expenditure on external legal costs by each of the agencies under her aegis in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17839/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 May 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Finance the annual expenditure on external legal costs by his Department in each of the past five years; the annual expenditure on external legal costs by each of the agencies under his aegis in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17841/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 May 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the annual expenditure on external legal costs by her Department in each of the past five years; the annual expenditure on external legal costs by each of the agencies under her aegis in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17843/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 May 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Transport the annual expenditure on external legal costs by his Department in each of the past five years; the annual expenditure on external legal costs by each of the agencies under his aegis in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17847/09]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 May 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will expedite the processing of a citizenship application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17564/09]