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EU-IMF Programme for Ireland and National Recovery Plan 2011-14: Statements (Resumed) (1 Dec 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: Of all people, the Minister of State was particularly associated with Deputy Bertie Ahern, the architect of this country's downfall. I have heard the Minister of State defend him at some length. Were it not for his grossly self-serving political agenda of waste and expenditure in this country, we would not be in the mess we are in. If this Government had any respect for the electorate, the...

EU-IMF Programme for Ireland and National Recovery Plan 2011-14: Statements (Resumed) (1 Dec 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: In all of the Minister's statements and his concluding remarks, he remarked that the growth projections of the ESRI and others were somewhat conservative. I do not agree. It is important that he outline to the House how he envisages the growth targets for the forthcoming period being achieved. Will growth be entirely dependent on exports? Why has no stimulus package for economic growth and...

Credit Review Office (30 Nov 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: I am pleased to have the opportunity to raise this very important matter on the Adjournment. It is well known in the House that there has been a particular problem with credit flow to small and medium-sized enterprises since the beginning of the recession over two years ago. This problem has become more acute with time. In light of the deal concluded over the weekend with our partners in...

Written Answers — School Inspection Reports: School Inspection Reports (30 Nov 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 87: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills her views on the Incidental Inspections 2010 report; the way the draft national plan to improve literacy and numeracy in schools will address the concerns raised in the report; when the full plan will be approved; her plans for implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45025/10]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (30 Nov 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Finance the targets he has set for flood prevention measures following flooding in November 2009; the progress he has made on these targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45320/10]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (30 Nov 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of officials in his Department dedicated to working with officials from the International Monetary Fund, the European financial stabilisation mechanism and the European financial stability facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45023/10]

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (30 Nov 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of bilateral loans to the State he expects to be negotiated by EU member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45024/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (30 Nov 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason he has not chosen to rationalise State agencies in the Government's four year plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45319/10]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (30 Nov 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Finance the preparations made by him to merge Irish Nationwide Building Society into the recovery arm of Anglo Irish bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45308/10]

Written Answers — National Recovery Plan: National Recovery Plan (30 Nov 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Finance the consultation he has had with the EU or International Monetary Fund on the Government's national recovery plan prior to publication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45309/10]

Written Answers — National Recovery Plan: National Recovery Plan (30 Nov 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Finance the way growth figures projected in the Government's national recovery plan were calculated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45310/10]

Written Answers — Economic and Monetary Union: Economic and Monetary Union (30 Nov 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Finance the discussions he has had with his European colleagues regarding the future of the euro; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45313/10]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (30 Nov 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the British Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. George Osborne, told the British House of Commons on Monday that he had engaged in talks with the Irish Government regarding financial assistance for several weeks; the date on which he first communicated with the British Treasury regarding financial...

Written Answers — Public Service Staff: Public Service Staff (30 Nov 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Finance the way he plans to reduce public service numbers by 27,000; the costs associated with the reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45317/10]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (30 Nov 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to develop a White Paper on financial services as outlined in the global Irish forum report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45318/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (30 Nov 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress he has made on the work to welfare scheme; when he expects the scheme to be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45314/10]

Written Answers — Homelessness Strategy: Homelessness Strategy (30 Nov 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 242: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his target of eliminating long-term homelessness by 2010 has been reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45316/10]

Written Answers — National Recovery Plan: National Recovery Plan (30 Nov 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 297: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the way the Government's four year plan will affect trading and investing in a smart economy; if the projected funding allocated to the strategy will be affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45311/10]

Written Answers — National Minimum Wage: National Minimum Wage (30 Nov 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the number of workers on the national minimum wage here; the percentage of the workforce on the national minimum wage; the number and percentage of workers covered by employment regulation orders and joint labour committees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45312/10]

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (25 Nov 2010)

Lucinda Creighton: Question 31: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of the extra €100 million allocated to improve or extend the private homes of older persons and persons with a disability that has been drawn down to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44382/10]