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Seanad: Recent Developments in the Eurozone: Discussion with Minister of State (8 Nov 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: I thank Senators for their very interesting statements, their lively contributions and their questions so far. First, I will address the two questions asked by Senator Colm Burke. On supporting SMEs, I could not agree more with the Senator. The Irish economic model is a good one to highlight the importance of SMEs because we have already seen the upturn in inward investment and exports....

Seanad: Recent Developments in the Eurozone: Discussion with Minister of State (8 Nov 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: There is an obvious role for this House to scrutinise EU legislation. I have always advocated this and I will speak with the Leader and the Whip to ensure this happens. It is important the potential of the Seanad, as well as the whole of Parliament, is fully realised. I am more than happy to take up this cause. There is only one case of the Oireachtas issuing a yellow card against an EU...

Seanad: Recent Developments in the Eurozone: Discussion with Minister of State (8 Nov 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: That is a positive step. I cannot do the work of committees for the committees but I will happily engage with them. It is also for the committees to ensure that their line Minister comes before them to discuss the issues. If there is a policy issue that is of concern to a committee, whether it is something in the pipeline or coming forward in a tangible, legislative process, it is not for...

Seanad: Recent Developments in the Eurozone: Discussion with Minister of State (8 Nov 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: That is what I am saying; the role of the Seanad is for Senators and the Seanad Committee on Procedure and Privileges to decide and define how it wants the Seanad to operate in that regard. There is nothing stopping the Seanad. I am very supportive of that role being taken up by the Seanad. We do not have any conflict. We are ad idem. I am happy to support the much greater and much...

Seanad: Recent Developments in the Eurozone: Discussion with Minister of State (8 Nov 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: I am happy to fight that case.

EU Summits: Statements (26 Oct 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: Sorry, Deputy-----

EU Summits: Statements (26 Oct 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: I do not know how I will manage to answer them all in three minutes. The question in regard to the European semester is very much part of Government policy. We have supported it throughout the very complex negotiations at European Council level and as it passed through the European Parliament. I contend that if we had a mechanism, such as the European semester, in place during the past 14...

EU Summits: Statements (26 Oct 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: -----and we would have a much more sustainable position with the result that the crisis in Ireland, probably, could have been averted. The Government and I are strong supporters and proponents of the European semester and we are already co-operating with that mechanism. The first review was at a Council meeting in September but I can clarify that. Deputy Donnelly asked about fiscal...

EU Summits: Statements (26 Oct 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: I do not believe the Deputy participated in those debates at European Council level. The Taoiseach did participate and I can assure the Deputy there was robust exchange and huge pressure applied. When I visited Paris and Berlin on behalf of the Government very significant pressure was being applied. The Deputy is a little naive if that is his view.

EU Summits: Statements (26 Oct 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: In regard to Deputy Wallace's point, is the article in today's edition of The Guardian?

EU Summits: Statements (26 Oct 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: The nub of the issue is that it is the objective of the Government to reduce our overall debt burden. We have employed every mechanism available to us at this point. It is important to note - a point which is glossed over and is not alluded to by anybody on the Opposition benches - that the savings the State will incur by virtue of the renegotiation of the interest rate of our overall loan...

EU Summits: Statements (26 Oct 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: We have a common interest. I hope we have a common interest in achieving the best possible outcome for this State.

EU Summits: Statements (26 Oct 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: If there is any issue I have not managed to address I apologise. I have tried to be as clear as possible and we will have an opportunity next week to review the work of the European Council.

EU Summits: Statements (26 Oct 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: Nonsense.

EU Summits: Statements (26 Oct 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: Cad é?

EU Summits: Statements (26 Oct 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: How does the Deputy propose to create jobs without any banks? That is what he is advocating.

EU Summits: Statements (26 Oct 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: Where is the money to come from?

EU Summits: Statements (26 Oct 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: The Deputy is against everything.

EU Summits: Statements (26 Oct 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: If the Deputy offered a feasible alternative I would listen to it.

EU Summits: Statements (26 Oct 2011)

Lucinda Creighton: What the Deputy is proposing is pie in the sky.