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Written Answers — EU Treaties: EU Treaties (2 Nov 2010)

Michael Creed: Question 337: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the likelihood of a new EU constitutional treaty to facilitate putting the [i]ad hoc[/i] fiscal stability fund agreed in June 2010 on a permanent basis, and to also facilitate the development of an orderly insolvency procedure in the eurozone, and to allow for sanctions against member states who are in excessive deficit; and...

Written Answers — Overseas Trade: Overseas Trade (2 Nov 2010)

Michael Creed: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the EU proposes to hold an EU-Asia summit to enable the EU to position itself to take maximum advantage of the growing economies in Asia, including China, Singapore and India, and the investment and employment opportunities that these economies could bring to the EU and Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39690/10]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (2 Nov 2010)

Michael Creed: Question 344: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on ratification of the stabilisation and association agreement with Serbia and if he will indicate the Government's position regarding the level of Serbian co-operation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39732/10]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (2 Nov 2010)

Michael Creed: Question 346: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views that Ireland and the EU's development aid programme to Africa which is linked to better governance and democratic accountability of the recipient nation is being undermined by the very significant increased investment in the African economy by China where no such condition attaches and if this matter has been taken up with the...

Written Answers — Lisbon Strategy: Lisbon Strategy (2 Nov 2010)

Michael Creed: Question 347: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views that the EU has successfully completed the Lisbon agenda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39786/10]

Written Answers — EU Enlargement: EU Enlargement (2 Nov 2010)

Michael Creed: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if Ireland supports the application for membership of the EU by Croatia, Iceland and Macedonia; the progress being made with regard to their membership; the timeframe for completion of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39787/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (2 Nov 2010)

Michael Creed: Question 359: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Cork is entitled to domiciliary care allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39689/10]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (2 Nov 2010)

Michael Creed: Question 455: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress being made regarding the introduction of post codes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39647/10]

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (28 Oct 2010)

Michael Creed: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration is being given at a Council of Finance Ministers Meeting to sanctions for non-compliance with the Stability and Growth Pact; the EU-wide efforts being considered to achieve greater economic convergence across the EU including improved global competitiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39567/10]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (28 Oct 2010)

Michael Creed: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the strategic objectives of Irish foreign policy in the context of the emerging economies of the east including Singapore, China and India; the way this policy is compatible with our EU membership and close relations with the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39566/10]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (28 Oct 2010)

Michael Creed: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 205 of 20 October 2010, if he will provide full details of the contact of the Irish authorities in Thailand and Kuala Lumpur with a person (details supplied); if the honorary consul approached the Thai authorities with the person when the most recent contact with the person took place; if he has...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (28 Oct 2010)

Michael Creed: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No 205 of 20 October 2010, if he will outline the procedure to be followed when an Irish citizen is abducted in a foreign territory; the level of support his Department offers families of the abducted; the communication that is customary between foreign authorities and the Department of Foreign Affairs in...

Written Answers — EU Enlargement: EU Enlargement (28 Oct 2010)

Michael Creed: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether EU enlargement to date has been a success; if there are any individual countries where he believes the capacity of the EU to assimilate has been less successful, in view of the scale of the Turkish land mass; his further view on the biggest challenges for the EU regarding the successful completion of Turkeys...

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (28 Oct 2010)

Michael Creed: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question No. 238 of 20 October 2010, if he will clarify the 40% return to the State as referred to in the reply; if this refers to the gross value of the mineral gas and petroleum deposit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39633/10]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Oct 2010)

Michael Creed: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food the position regarding an outstanding grant under the farm waste management scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39607/10]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (27 Oct 2010)

Michael Creed: Question 152: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if the Student Support Bill intends to provide financial assistance under the higher education grants scheme to students attending approved private third level education facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39040/10]

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (27 Oct 2010)

Michael Creed: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to cases whereby insurance companies are refusing to provide cover to property owners who made claims on their policies in the aftermath of last year's flooding; the measures he will take to ensure that these property owners receive insurance cover from insurance providers operating here; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (27 Oct 2010)

Michael Creed: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Finance the discussions if any that have taken place at the Council of Finance Ministers regarding the establishment of an EU equivalent of the International Monetary Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39307/10]

Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (27 Oct 2010)

Michael Creed: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost to the Exchequer of tax breaks for provision of private pensions in 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; the cost to the Exchequer of these tax breaks for individuals in 2009 who invested between €1,000 and €5,000 in their pension; between €5,001 and €10,000 in their pension; between €10,001 and €20,000 in their pension; and...

Written Answers — EU Strategy: EU Strategy (27 Oct 2010)

Michael Creed: Question 396: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will outline the implementation strategy of the specific proposals contained in the EU 2020 policy document; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39308/10]