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Parliamentary Scrutiny of Appointments (European Commission) (No. 2) Bill 2014: First Stage (3 Jul 2014)

Lucinda Creighton: If wanting to send the best person to secure an influential role in the European Commission on behalf of Ireland and Europe is considered by the Taoiseach and Government as a personal rant then I am pleased to inform them that they will hear much more from this quarter to that end.

Parliamentary Scrutiny of Appointments (European Commission) (No. 2) Bill 2014: First Stage (3 Jul 2014)

Lucinda Creighton: The job of European Commissioner should not be a matter of patronage or rewarding those leaving the Oireachtas or Cabinet. It most certainly should not be used as a means of removing an unpopular Minister who is lowering the Government's poll ratings.

Parliamentary Scrutiny of Appointments (European Commission) (No. 2) Bill 2014: First Stage (3 Jul 2014)

Lucinda Creighton: The job of European Commissioner ought to be decided on merit. It should be a matter of finding the best person for the job, a person who will best represent Ireland and its citizens. The chosen person should have the best chance of securing a relevant portfolio that is of strategic importance to our national interest and the economic interests of the European Union. I believe Irish...

Parliamentary Scrutiny of Appointments (European Commission) (No. 2) Bill 2014: First Stage (3 Jul 2014)

Lucinda Creighton: They want to see the interests of Ireland and Europe protected and advanced, rather than jobs for the boys and jobs utilised to get rid of unpopular members of Cabinet who damage the public perception of the Government. If the Government is prepared to stand over its nominee to the European Commission and have confidence in that person, whoever he or she might be, it has nothing to fear...

Parliamentary Scrutiny of Appointments (European Commission) (No. 2) Bill 2014: First Stage (3 Jul 2014)

Lucinda Creighton: My colleagues in the Swedish Government inform me that they consult with the opposition as a matter of course. Consensus is reached without controversy over an appointment. It is the official policy of the UK Labour Party to introduce precisely the type of legislation before us today and for this reason it is unfortunate no member of the Irish Labour Party is present here. The Labour Party...

Parliamentary Scrutiny of Appointments (European Commission) (No. 2) Bill 2014: First Stage (3 Jul 2014)

Lucinda Creighton: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Parliamentary Scrutiny of Appointments (European Commission) (No. 2) Bill 2014: First Stage (3 Jul 2014)

Lucinda Creighton: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the parliamentary scrutiny of the Government's proposed candidate for appointment as a member of the Commission of the European Union and to provide for related matters. This Bill was introduced to the Seanad by the Independent Members of that House, Senators James Heffernan, Paul Bradford and Sean D. Barrett. It...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (3 Jul 2014)

Lucinda Creighton: 191. To ask the Minister for Health if he will investigate the circumstances regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 4; if he will ensure that the decision will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28783/14]

Order of Business (2 Jul 2014)

Lucinda Creighton: Will the Taoiseach facilitate non-aligned Independent Members in having an opportunity to contribute to the debate today on the European Council? Five minutes were allocated for this purpose last week and I am wondering whether it might be possible to do the same today. Will the Taoiseach agree also to instruct the Government Whip to engage with the other Whips and a representative of...

Order of Business (2 Jul 2014)

Lucinda Creighton: To be clear, the group to which I am referring comprises Independent Members who are not part of any political party or Technical Group. I understand there are 12 of us at this stage.

Order of Business (2 Jul 2014)

Lucinda Creighton: Just because the Taoiseach does not like the contribution a Member makes is not a reason to silence that Member.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (1 Jul 2014)

Lucinda Creighton: 488. To ask the Minister for Health if he will investigate the circumstances regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6; if he will ensure that the medical card that was due to expire in December 2015, yet revoked in 2013, will be reinstated and or renewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28045/14]

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (25 Jun 2014)

Lucinda Creighton: It is a mixed record.

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (25 Jun 2014)

Lucinda Creighton: I thank the Ceann Comhairle and the Taoiseach for facilitating me and Opposition Members. I am pleased to see the Taoiseach is prepared to allow us all to co-operate when it comes to EU matters as it is hugely important we do not bring our domestic disputes to the European stage. The selection of the President of European Commission is an immensely important decision that will be taken at...

Order of Business (25 Jun 2014)

Lucinda Creighton: I wish to ask the Taoiseach about the statements on the forthcoming European Council meeting which the House is due to take after the Order of Business. I understand that once again the 12 non-aligned Members of the House will be excluded from this debate. We are permanently excluded from making statements on European Council meetings. Will the Taoiseach consider taking a more inclusive...

Order of Business (25 Jun 2014)

Lucinda Creighton: -----and I will be participating in some of the discussions that are due to take place in the coming days. Perhaps the Taoiseach-----

Order of Business (25 Jun 2014)

Lucinda Creighton: I thank the Ceann Comhairle and I know he would like to facilitate me.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2014)

Lucinda Creighton: That would be fair.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Magdalen Laundries (24 Jun 2014)

Lucinda Creighton: 123. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts that have been made by him or his Department to lobby the Vatican to put pressure on the four religious orders that ran the Magdalen laundries here to contribute to a redress fund for survivors of abuse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26820/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (24 Jun 2014)

Lucinda Creighton: 528. To ask the Minister for Health if he will investigate the circumstances regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6; if the medical card will be reinstated from June 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26619/14]