Results 821-840 of 3,523 for speaker:Lucinda Creighton

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

Lucinda Creighton: Question 64: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures she has put in place to increase the credit available to small and medium-sized enterprises; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27471/09]

Written Answers — Health Insurance: Health Insurance (7 Jul 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when extra relief for older subscribers to the VHI will be implemented consequent on the Supreme Court ruling on risk equalisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27477/09]

Order of Business (8 Jul 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: I welcome the appointment of Mr. Justice Clarke as chairman of the Referendum Commission. Will the Taoiseach indicate whether the commission will begin its work immediately? I am aware the report of the referendum commission chaired by Iarfhlaith O'Neill made strong recommendations that adequate time would be given for future referenda. Also, does the Taoiseach envisage that the referendum...

Twenty-Eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty of Lisbon) Bill 2009: Second Stage (8 Jul 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: I concur with the remarks of Deputies Costello, Timmins and Breen and the Minister of State, Deputy Roche, which referred to the absolute need to put aside political differences, squabbling and varying positions on the economy in the context of this very important debate, Bill and the referendum we face on 2 October. We must work together, co-operate and show absolute commitment to ensure...

Written Answers — Banking Sector: Banking Sector (8 Jul 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Finance the action which he will take to ensure that the flow of credit to small and medium sized business will increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27954/09]

Written Answers — Banking Sector: Banking Sector (8 Jul 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Finance if the flow of credit to small and medium sized business has increased as a result of the bank guarantee and the National Asset Management Agency proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27953/09]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (8 Jul 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the funding schemes available to a voluntary organisation being set up in the Dublin inner city area to provide voluntary care to the elderly in the Meath Street area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28137/09]

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (8 Jul 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans to empower the Taxi Regulator or other bodies, to regulate issues such as noise pollution caused by taxis in ranks. [28355/09]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (8 Jul 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 478: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the effect cuts will have on special needs teaching for the 2009-10 academic year in a school (details supplied) in Dublin 6; if there will be resource or special needs teachers or assistants lost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28138/09]

Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) and Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (9 Jul 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: I feel somewhat like Deputy Michael Ring giving way to Deputy George Lee for his maiden speech to the House but it is always a pleasure to follow Deputy Shatter.

Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) and Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (9 Jul 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: This is an important Bill in the context of the current economic crisis. There is a demand and an expectation for leadership from both Government and Opposition and from all elected public representatives. They will be expected to lead the charge in efforts to bring the public finances under control and to take the pain and a hit in what are very difficult times. This is particularly...

Written Answers — Banking Sector: Banking Sector (9 Jul 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 100: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she has read the county and city enterprise boards' second half yearly survey; her views on its finding that credit availability has worsened in the past six months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29755/09]

Written Answers — National Flag: National Flag (9 Jul 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Finance when a response to Parliamentary Question No. 77 of 28 May 2009 will be forthcoming. [29350/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (9 Jul 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Finance the number and percentage of light bulbs in his Department which are energy saving light bulbs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29734/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (9 Jul 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Finance the number and percentage of light bulbs in the Office of Public Works managed buildings which are energy saving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29741/09]

Written Answers — Public Sector Staff: Public Sector Staff (9 Jul 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of people who have been employed in the public service on 1 June for each of the past five years including 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29742/09]

Written Answers — Public Sector Salaries: Public Sector Salaries (9 Jul 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Finance the average yearly wage of persons employed in the public service for each of the past five years including 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29743/09]

Written Answers — Public Service Recruitment: Public Service Recruitment (9 Jul 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Finance if the number of people employed in the public service has increased or decreased since budget 2009; if so, the amount regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29744/09]

Written Answers — Public Service Recruitment: Public Service Recruitment (9 Jul 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Finance if the number of people employed in the public service has increased or decreased since the 7 April 2009 supplementary budget; if so, the number regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29745/09]

Written Answers — Public Service Recruitment: Public Service Recruitment (9 Jul 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Finance if the average wage of persons employed in the public service has increased or decreased since budget 2009; if so, the figures regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29746/09]