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European Council: Statements (4 Jul 2012)

Lucinda Creighton: Does that include the time for my wrap-up?

European Council: Statements (4 Jul 2012)

Lucinda Creighton: I will forget about my wrap-up and simply answer the question because I am unlikely to have time to wrap up. It is important that we have a constant line of communication to all of these countries. It is also important that Ireland, as a small country, build alliances with small member states. We are working hard in this regard. I will travel to Croatia tomorrow for the Croatia summit....

European Council: Statements (4 Jul 2012)

Lucinda Creighton: It is not new on our part, but it has now been officially recognised at the highest political level. That work will begin at the eurogroup meeting on Monday which the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, will attend. His officials are liaising and preparing for that meeting. That work is under way, but it is not new from the Government's point of view because we have been...

Seanad: Flood Relief (27 Jun 2012)

Lucinda Creighton: I thank Senator Moloney for raising this issue. Unfortunately, the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, cannot be present for this debate, but he asked me to extend his thanks to the Senator. I will take this Adjournment matter in his stead. As I am sure the Senator knows, the OPW is aware of the location's flooding problem, which the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, understands has...

Seanad: Flood Relief (27 Jun 2012)

Lucinda Creighton: Good luck with it.

Seanad: Foreign Conflicts (27 Jun 2012)

Lucinda Creighton: I am taking this matter on behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Eamon Gilmore. In December 2011 an agreement was reached between the United Nations - specifically the Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees - and the Government of Iraq on the closure of Camp Ashraf in Iraq. The camp residents agreed to their relocation under its terms. The...

Seanad: Foreign Conflicts (27 Jun 2012)

Lucinda Creighton: On resettlement, as a country that promotes and values human rights - a core aspect of our foreign policy - we encourage it but it is the sovereign decision of individual member states as to whether they accept refugees or not. Of course we encourage others and Ireland will try to play its role but for historical and political reasons we must be sensitive. Some member states in the European...

Seanad: European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

Lucinda Creighton: I thank Senator Walsh and Senator Mooney for their comments. I also thank the Cathaoirleach and the House for affording me the opportunity to come here to conclude this element of the Bill's passage through the Houses. I shall begin by responding to Senator Walsh's point on the role of governments in job creation. I could not agree more with his comments. Sadly, there has been a lot of...

Seanad: European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

Lucinda Creighton: I am sorry I did not get to the other point, but I have no doubt I will be back.

Seanad: European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

Lucinda Creighton: I thank the Senator and regret my absence from the Chamber yesterday, as I was in Luxembourg to attend the General Affairs-----

Seanad: European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

Lucinda Creighton: I know that. However, given the way it transpired, it was somewhat inconvenient for the House, for which I apologise. I was in Luxembourg at the General Affairs Council. Briefly, on the issue of stimulus, funding availability and what may or may not be available, it would be irresponsible of me to raise expectations about underspent Structural Funds. This is entirely a good news story, in...

Seanad: European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

Lucinda Creighton: It depends on the availability of funding for the EIB and on the individual projects. I do not think I can give the Senator a figure for a flat rate of interest, as much as I would like to. It is below cost funding and the rate of interest is very competitive. For countries such as Ireland, it is very attractive. Countries in a stronger financial position might in fact be able to access...

Seanad: European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

Lucinda Creighton: I can read my script or I can respond to the Senator. Are we due to conclude?

Seanad: European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

Lucinda Creighton: I would much rather respond.

Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Issues: Statements (21 Jun 2012)

Lucinda Creighton: I am pleased to have a brief opportunity to participate in this debate. It has been a useful discussion, with clear interest and engagement from Members, and I very much welcome that. It is clear that the House's commitment to the goal of a world without nuclear weapons is as strong as ever and I assure the House that the Government's commitment is equally strong. I thank all Members for...

European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2012: Order for Report Stage (19 Jun 2012)

Lucinda Creighton: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now".

European Communities (Amendnment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jun 2012)

Lucinda Creighton: I very much appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the debate on Second Stage of the European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2012. As the Tánaiste set out, the Bill provides for the incorporation into Irish law, once ratified, of two important provisions - the protocol on transitional arrangements for the European Parliament and the amendment to Article 136 of the Treaty on the...

European Communities (Amendnment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jun 2012)

Lucinda Creighton: As the Deputy is aware, there has been a change in the interest rate.

European Communities (Amendnment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jun 2012)

Lucinda Creighton: It was not by accident. I will not take any lectures from the people who destroyed the economy.

European Communities (Amendnment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jun 2012)

Lucinda Creighton: Armageddon is what they promised.