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Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (17 Jun 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Finance if each of the Irish banks have achieved their requirements for lending to small business as set out under the recapitalisation plan of 30 March 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25688/10]

Written Answers — Economic Policy: Economic Policy (15 Jun 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Finance when the European Council will consider the European Commission's Communication COM (2010) 25; the powers the European Council has to veto the Irish budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20965/10]

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jun 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak on this important Bill but I am disappointed that the Minister is not present for the debate. It would be fitting that the Minister would see fit to appear in the House to take this legislation given its important and far-reaching ramifications for the health service in the future. It is important it is noted that the Minister did not see fit to...

Written Answers — Small and Medium Enterprises: Small and Medium Enterprises (9 Jun 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if he will report on his meeting with a bank (details supplied) in the week of 17 May 2010 regarding the availability of working capital to small businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24435/10]

Written Answers — Small and Medium Enterprises: Small and Medium Enterprises (9 Jun 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if he has met with each of the Irish banks concerning the availability of working capital to small businesses; if he will provide separate reports on the outcome of his meetings with each bank (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24436/10]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (3 Jun 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason an application by a new company (details supplied) to register for VAT has taken more than four weeks; when a VAT registration number will issue in the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23925/10]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (3 Jun 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Finance the current average processing time for a VAT registration; the way this compares to the same time a year ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23926/10]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (2 Jun 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Defence if there are plans for Ireland's participation in further UN peace keeping missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23447/10]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (2 Jun 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Defence if there has been any consultation with other Departments with a view to involving Air Corps helicopters in search and rescue operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23448/10]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (1 Jun 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when post codes will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23054/10]

Broadcasting Legislation (1 Jun 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources if he consulted with the Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport before proposing the addition of events as being of major importance to society for broadcasting purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23055/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (25 May 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the support, financial or otherwise, his Department provides to the Citizen Information Services; his plans to increase this support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21702/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (25 May 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the support, financial or otherwise, his Department provides to the Money Advice and Budgeting Service; his plans to increase this support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21701/10]

EU Enlargement (20 May 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: A number of resolutions were issued by the European Parliament, one as recently as March 2009, that noted the concern of "the continuous slow down of the reform process and called on Turkey to prove its political will to continue the reform process". It particularly stressed the need to reach a solution regarding Cyprus. There is a legitimate concern about the fact that Turkey as an...

EU Enlargement (20 May 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: The position of the French and German Governments have in some ways changed and it is fair to state that the political and economical climates have dramatically altered in the past two years. The French Minister of State for European affairs recently stated that alternatives should be considered with regard to Turkish accession, and the CSU, which is part of the governing coalition in...

EU Enlargement (20 May 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: It is 35%.

EU Enlargement (20 May 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: We also have to critically assess.

Election Monitoring (20 May 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: In regard to the restrictions on EU embassies, is there co-ordination between the EU embassies and is there a role for facilitation by the high representative? Has there been some intervention at that level?

EU Enlargement (20 May 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding Turkey's accession to the European Union; his views on Turkey's accession; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21235/10]

Diversification of Primary School Provision: Statements (20 May 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak in this important and long overdue debate. There is no doubt that we live in changing times. Ireland's demographics have changed dramatically in the past 15 years and we have many new cultures. The country has modernised and acquired a diverse outlook in a very short period. It is essential that we accept and reflect this diversity in our...