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European Union Relations. (18 Nov 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position on the report of the European Parliament's Committee on Constitutional Affairs on the development of relations between the European Parliament and national parliaments under the Treaty of Lisbon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42335/09]

European Union Relations. (18 Nov 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: I welcome the Minister's comments on this important report of the European Parliament. I would like to see the Irish Parliament adopt a strong position, which due to the system we have in this country must be led by the Government. The provisions of the Lisbon treaty in regard to national parliaments are exciting. They offer a huge opportunity to bring Europe and European affairs to our...

European Union Relations. (18 Nov 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: The Government has a majority on every committee and in every vote.

European Union Relations. (18 Nov 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: I agree fully with the Minister. I do not suggest that the Executive should impose a prescriptive way forward but the report of the Sub-Committee on Ireland's Future in the European Union from this time last year contains specific recommendations that can fundamentally transform our engagement with the European Union and in so doing facilitate meaningful engagement with the people of this...

European Union Relations. (18 Nov 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: It is nearly 12 months since that report was issued.

Foreign Conflicts. (18 Nov 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: What role do the Irish troops in Afghanistan have? They are few in number but while the rights or wrongs of the current situation are debatable, and, like Deputy Higgins, I had reservations at the time, as I did about the invasion of Iraq, we must deal with the situation and it would be irresponsible to fail to respond to the demands of officers in the field in Afghanistan regarding...

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (12 Nov 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 12: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the action she is taking to facilitate the recently unemployed to start their own businesses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41081/09]

Written Answers — Small and Medium Enterprises: Small and Medium Enterprises (12 Nov 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 29: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her attention has been drawn to the burden on small and medium sized companies of local authority rates; if she will take some responsibility for ensuring that this burden is lightened; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41082/09]

Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: I ask the Taoiseach to advise the House of his intentions as to when he will introduce the criminal justice (legal aid) Bill and what he envisages it will contain. There are serious problems with the legal aid system as it currently exists. It is costing the State a fortune. Nobody challenges legal aid applications in court. There is no incentive for the defence or the prosecution to do...

European Council Meeting: Statements (11 Nov 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: I will begin by saying that it would be preferable for these debates to take place in advance of Council meetings rather than afterwards. Hindsight is a great thing but if the Parliament is to perform its function in respect of the Executive, it is important that we have an opportunity for input. Perhaps it is something that can be discussed among the Whips. I lend my support to the...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Nov 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if disability allowance will be protected in Budget 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40536/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Nov 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount of rent allowance awarded in each of the past three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40535/09]

European Council Meeting: Statements (11 Nov 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: There is concern among certain member states at the impending pressure from the European Commission to phase out stimulus packages, guarantee schemes and financial supports. If this happens prematurely, there is a risk of a second slump or even a further and deeper recession. Could the Minister of State address this issue?

European Council Meeting: Statements (11 Nov 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: I agree with the point Deputy Costello made in regard to stimulus packages. It is ironic that we are defending the stimulus packages introduced in other member states when we have not seen any stimulation of our own economy. Perhaps that is a debate for another day. I refer to a point I made earlier about the extension of the deadline from 2013 to 2014, which has been confirmed. I would...

European Council Meeting: Statements (11 Nov 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: We do not have an automobile industry.

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (10 Nov 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 354: To ask the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 261 and 262 of 14 October 2009, the origin, destination, and any intermediary stop off points of each one of the journeys listed since May 2007; the person who accompanied the relevant Minister on each one of these journeys; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40696/09]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (5 Nov 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Transport when construction of the DART underground will begin; the action being taken to compensate inner city communities for the disruption caused by the proposed works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39683/09]

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (5 Nov 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will clarify the status of LUAS line E; if it will be included in Vision 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39682/09]

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (5 Nov 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of general practitioners signed up to administer the H1N1 vaccine; the number of those who did not receive the vaccine by 9 a.m. on the morning of 2 November 2009; the reason for the failure to provide the vaccine on time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39897/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (5 Nov 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason there has been a delay in processing a disability benefit application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 2. [39898/09]