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Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (17 Feb 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding his Department's obligation to prepare guidelines for local authorities in relation to the setting of speed limits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5949/09]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (17 Feb 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount collected in VRT, stamp duty, income tax, VAT and corporation tax in January 2009; the comparable figures for January 2006, January 2007 and January 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6310/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (17 Feb 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 345: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the basis on which it was decided that the current chairperson of the Pensions Board was the best candidate for the role; her views on whether this decision should be re-examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5695/09]

UN Conventions. (12 Feb 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Given the current exposure of fraudulent activity in the banking system in this country, it would be timely if Ireland were to ratify this convention. It would assist our international reputation and would be seen as decisive action by the Government, as well as sending out the correct signal in terms of domestic public confidence here in Ireland. Will the Minister clarify whether there is...

UN Conventions. (12 Feb 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: It is not a silly point. We are all hearing about the golden circle.

UN Conventions. (12 Feb 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: The Minister is in Government, not me.

Recapitalisation of Allied Irish Banks and Bank of Ireland: Motion (12 Feb 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: From the contributions I have heard, the context of the debate on this motion has been skirted over by the Government, certainly by the Minister for Finance in the speech he delivered earlier today. It is clear we desperately need to restore confidence in the banking system in this country. It is equally obvious the banking system is fundamentally important to the general economy and the...

Written Answers — Local Government Elections: Local Government Elections (5 Feb 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 56: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will refrain from signing the ministerial order to give effect to the Electoral Area Boundary Report's recommendation to split the village of Sandymount, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3735/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (4 Feb 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on whether the EUFOR mission in Chad has been a success to date; the extent of future involvement of the Irish Defence Forces in the mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3463/09]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (4 Feb 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress made in resolving the issue with the occupants of the married quarters in Cathal Brugha Barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3462/09]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (3 Feb 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to debate the following urgent matter of national importance, namely, the need for an urgent investigation by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, into the serious question marks hanging over the process which allowed Dublin City Council arrive at a decision to grant permission for the development of the...

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: I wish to share time with Deputies Sheahan and D'Arcy.

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: I have been perplexed as I listened to the debate on the economy yesterday and today. Calls have been made by Members on the Government benches for co-operation from the Opposition parties and many Members only fell short of calling for some sort of a national Government. However, any move towards any type of national Government to deal with the current economic crisis is utterly impossible...

Written Answers — Building Energy Rating: Building Energy Rating (27 Jan 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 1111: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the provisions which have been or will be put in place to help persons over 70 years of age with the cost of the BER certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2123/09]

EU Presidency. (27 Jan 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the priorities for the new EU Presidency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2404/09]

EU Presidency. (27 Jan 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: I am aware that the economy, energy and external relations are the key themes. However, I am surprised that the Minister has managed to gloss over the economy, which is probably the most pressing issue of direct relevance to this country. I have noted that the Czech Presidency has laid particular emphasis on the role of the EU in enhancing competitiveness, and I have some questions in that...

EU Presidency. (27 Jan 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: As regards the energy flow, in particular, we urgently need to see a reduction in our dependence on Russia. That was particularly highlighted over the Christmas period, given the crisis in eastern Europe, which clearly will have a knock-on effect if we do not reduce our dependency. Perhaps the Minister can enlighten the House as to whether there are any proposals or developments in that...

EU Treaties. (27 Jan 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: I am very pleased to hear relations between the Irish Government and the Czech Presidency have improved since the visit of the Czech President to the country a few months ago. I welcome some of the steps taken regarding the key issues highlighted in the aftermath of the Lisbon referendum. For those of us on the ground these matters were highlighted during the campaign. These relate to...

EU Treaties. (27 Jan 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: Exactly.

EU Treaties. (27 Jan 2009)

Lucinda Creighton: That is all we want to hear.