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Overseas Development Aid. (15 Dec 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: The Government is borrowing €500 million a week.

Overseas Development Aid. (15 Dec 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Is it false money or real money? Is it coming from Irish Aid?

Overseas Development Aid. (15 Dec 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: In fairness, I am seeking some clarity. Is this money coming from the Ireland Aid budget? It is a simple "Yes" or "No" answer.

Personal Apology by Deputy (11 Dec 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: I wish to place on the record my objection to that half-hearted mealy-mouthed apology to this Chamber. It represents the greatest display in arrogance and contempt for colleagues in the national Parliament. I call on you, a Cheann Comhairle, to suspend that Member from the House.

Written Answers — Commissions of Investigation: Commissions of Investigation (10 Dec 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action he will take in view of the Report of the Commission of Investigation into the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46317/09]

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (9 Dec 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Transport the support he will provide for the construction of a Dublin canals cycle lane system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46000/09]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (3 Dec 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will introduce measures in view of the decrease in receipts for income tax from the self-employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44908/09]

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (3 Dec 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Finance if the passing of the National Asset Management Agency legislation has produced a quantifiable increase in the availability of credit to small businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44907/09]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (3 Dec 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 212: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received legal advice on the implications of the issuing of the commencement notice in respect of the Dublin waste to energy project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45277/09]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (3 Dec 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 213: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has engaged in correspondence with Dublin City Council regarding the Poolbeg incinerator in the period since the issuing of the commencement notice in respect of the Dublin waste to energy project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45278/09]

Report by Commission of Investigation into the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin: Statements (Resumed) (3 Dec 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: It is with a heavy heart and some regret that I must debate this report in the Chamber. It really is difficult to respond to an 800-page report that gives a detailed account of the most monstrous, heinous and systematic abuse of children. It is particularly difficult to find words to respond in a short slot in the debate. However, there are a few points I want to put on the record. It is...

Order of Business (2 Dec 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: When does the Government plan to publish the mental capacity Bill? I understand that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform originally said it would be published last Easter, but we are still awaiting its publication. This legislation is important because it will protect the most vulnerable people in our society. It is essential because it will update extremely archaic...

Bank Lending Policy. (2 Dec 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 66: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the action she is taking to aid small businesses, in view of the drop in receipts for income tax from the self-employed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44583/09]

Waste Disposal. (2 Dec 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to raise this matter which is of great importance in my constituency. It is also significant for the people of Dublin and nationally. It relates to the implications of the decision by Dublin City Council, through public private partnership, to commence the construction of an incinerator in the Poolbeg area on 14 December. I am more than...

Written Answers — Employment Subsidy Scheme: Employment Subsidy Scheme (2 Dec 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 88: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she has examined the reason for the low take-up of the Government employment subsidy scheme to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44584/09]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (2 Dec 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of employees of primary and secondary educational facilities in urban centres that have paid the parking levy under section 3 of the Finance (No. 2) Act 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44945/09]

Written Answers — Parking Levy: Parking Levy (2 Dec 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in his role as employer of teachers, he has responsibility for deducting the parking levy from teachers; if he has satisfied himself that the schools under his remit have complied with their legal obligations under sections 3 and 4 of the Finance (No. 2) Act 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44946/09]

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (24 Nov 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 51: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if by 17 November 2009 he had already appointed an officer to investigate the financial implications of the contract between a company (details supplied) and Dublin City Council for an incinerator; if he has since appointed one; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42952/09]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (24 Nov 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 69: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the report of the Irish Waste Management Association of 16 November 2009 into the Poolbeg incinerator, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42953/09]

International Human Trafficking: Motion (Resumed) (18 Nov 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: I would like to share time with Deputies Ulick Burke and Denis Naughten, with the permission of the House. I join with my colleagues in commending Deputy Naughten on his persistent and tireless pursuit of the issues associated with the protection of children, in particular, and the dignity and human rights which are very much deserved and should be to the fore in terms of Government policy...