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Order of Business (7 Oct 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: -----as set out in Fine Gael's Private Members' Bill two weeks ago. The Bill as drafted eliminates all representation by the social partners which essentially means that the board of FÁS will be a conglomerate of political appointees, which is very disappointing.

Order of Business (6 Oct 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: On promised legislation, the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill is purportedly to ensure funding to the Oireachtas for the three year period from 2010-12. Is it intended that this legislation will ensure value for money and accountability for this funding? Furthermore, will it include measures to control the expenses regime for the Office of the Ceann Comhairle?

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]

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

Lucinda Creighton: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the measures that have been put in place to control and limit expenditure on flights, hotel stays and similar expenses incurred by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32317/09]

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]

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.