Results 861-880 of 3,523 for speaker:Lucinda Creighton

Written Answers — School Management: School Management (17 Sep 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on whether Protestant voluntary secondary schools are a distinct group and cannot be equated with other fee charging schools for the purposes of funding and pupil teacher ratio; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31965/09]

Written Answers — Irish Prison Service: Irish Prison Service (22 Sep 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to a newspaper article (details supplied); his views on its opinion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31514/09]

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (22 Sep 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount spent on renovating Templemore Garda College, County Tipperary, in each of the past five years; the percentage capacity at which the training college will be running for each of the next three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31513/09]

Proposed Legislation. (23 Sep 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: To draw on one of the points made by the Minister of State at the June Council meeting and the legal guarantees which were agreed by the 27 member states on that occasion, I have read much literature in recent weeks, particularly a leaflet distributed to every home in the country by the Europe of Freedom and Democracy Group, which is ultimately the UK Independence Party and the...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: We will do so when the Minister takes on board Deputy Richard Bruton's nine points. We will happily do so if the Minister is willing to accept Fine Gael amendments on Committee Stage.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Will the Minister, in the national interest, accept Fine Gael amendments on Committee Stage of this Bill?

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: The Deputy raised the matter.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: They disagree with the Government's so-called risk sharing as well.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: We should remember who got us here.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: They were probably too ashamed to say they were supporters of Fianna Fáil. Could we blame them?

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Has the Deputy seen the opinion polls?

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: We do not need an excuse for anything.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: The Deputy must be hearing confessions.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on this extremely important legislation. In respect of the gravity of the legislation and its potential implications, it is unprecedented. Having listened to the remarks of some Government Deputies, I must compliment Fianna Fáil on its innovative and creative rewriting of history without batting an eyelid. If we were to sit here and listen to...

Public Appointments Transparency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Deputy English hit the nail on the head in respect of this matter. Members of the public feel angry, hurt, helpless and, most of all, completely and utterly frustrated. If we do not get our act together and respond, we will all - particularly those in government - receive our answer when the next general election is held. Cronyism has completely discredited politics and all politicians. It...

Public Appointments Transparency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (23 Sep 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether Ireland's influence in negotiations on the Common Fisheries Policy will be increased by a "Yes" vote in the Lisbon treaty. [31767/09]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (23 Sep 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether the ratification of the Lisbon treaty will improve the economic prospects here and for the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31766/09]

Dublin Mayors. (24 Sep 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: I appreciate the Ceann Comhairle allowing me to raise this very important issue and I am pleased that the Minister has taken the time from his busy schedule to be here to respond to the matter. A directly elected Mayor of Dublin is at the core of Fine Gael's policies for reform of local government. The proposal is a positive step and I welcomed the Minister's announcement in this regard. So...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (24 Sep 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the current annual expenditure on flights, hotel stays and similar expenses incurred by him in comparison to his predecessor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32318/09]