Lucinda Creighton - where is she in Lisbon debate?

[Papinian]

Remarkably, although Lucinda Creighton is FG's spokesperson on European affairs, practically nothing has been heard of her so far in the Lisbon II debate.

Without Lucinda the Yes campaign may win this time. FG need to be persuaded to let her out. I've composed the following poem which I have sent to Enda Kenny. (Apologies to Patrick Kavanagh)

"On Raglan Road on an summer day I saw her and I knew
That her peroxide hair job could get the Lisbon Treaty through.
Born a bookie's daughter in east Mayo, nine years in Dublin Four,
She'd got the Prada sunglasses, she was ready to take on Coir.

On Grafton Street I saw her, as she chased Libertas lads away
Voices raised and banners waved, lucky she wasn't charged with affray.
And as for that statement that Ganley was a CIA funded neo-con
Twas easy forget the US of A was on record as supporting Lisbon.

It was only natural, when the electorate erred, to allocate blame for the vote
But her winning grimace and arresting charm are not the marks of a scapegoat.
She's waiting for you to give her the word, to have her come back and inspire
As you did those who went through your hands when a national teacher you were."

[Catalpa]

She was in the Crown Plaza Blanch with Uncle Leo a couple of weeks ago debating with Mary Lou.

But its true that's the only time she has surfaced...

[laidback]

She has appeared in a 2 page feature on Lisbon in local paper Town&Village (www.townandvillage see pdf Sept issue).

However, FG rival Cllr Eoghan Murphy has distributed a personal leaflet around the Dublin SE constituency advocating a yes vote from him and saying he is working with 'cllr Catherine Noone, Clle Edie Wynne, Lucinda Creighton TD & Gay Mitchell MEP'

the leaflet says 'we will be holding a public debate on the Lisbon treaty and the upcoming referendum at 8pm Carrick hall Hotel Orwell road Rathgar on Mon sept 21- - doesn't say of if Lucinda will be there!

Expect a personal leaflet from Lucinda advocating a yes vote (which no doubt she will charge to the taxpayer as expenses!)

[SKELLY]

on vb a few months ago she described the european common defense policy "more bang for your buck"
thats probably the reason shes been locked up since

[KingKane]

You know I wouldn't be likely to see eye to eye with deputy Creighton about a good enough things policywise given my rather wooly libertarian socialist leanings but I have to say the amount of threads posted here that are specifically about her (and following in a close 2nd Ivana Baick and a couple of other public reps) are proof as if it were needed that some of ye are fierce put out by those that don't match your idea of what a public rep should look like or how they put on their pants in the morning.

Politics should be about policy and personal integrity, appearance or gender should have nowt to do with it. That people like Ivana and Lucinda get up yer noses is fine by me even if I don't agree with them.

[lostexpectation]

/ i also have nothing to say about creighton's reduced appearance since the first lisbon campaign but would like to appear morally superior by criticsing the op

thanks

[Darren Mac an Phríora]

I posted a comment on her blog nearly a week ago and she didn't publish it. I think that she read it as according to by blog stats. someone from the Dáil looked at it the following morning.

[laidback]

below an email received by a friend about a meeting Lucinda is holding this Friday.

It refers to having a DEBATE on Lisbon - but all the speakers are YES people. It refers to an informed and factual discussion, and says it could be a helpful meeting for undecided voters.....

And will the taxpayer be picking up the tab for this meeting in the Royal Irish Academy Dawson St as she may well claim it back as 'expenses.'


Dear Friend,

I am delighted to invite you to a unique event where you can debate the Lisbon Treaty with the most senior civil servant in the European Union, who also happens to hail from Dublin. Ms. Catherine Day, the Secretary General of the European Commission, has kindly agreed to speak at a Fine Gael organised lunchtime event this Friday, along with other speakers who will discuss the facts about the Lisbon Treaty and answer any outstanding questions you may have. The details of the event are as follows:


The Lisbon Treaty – A Lunchtime Discussion

Venue: The Royal Irish Academy, 19 Dawson Street, D2
Date: This Friday, September 25th from 12.45 to 1.45pm

Speakers: Ms. Catherine Day, Secretary General, The European Commission
Ms. Patricia Callan, Director, Small Firms Association
Ms. Lucinda Creighton T.D., FG European Affairs Spokesperson

Guest Chair: Ms. Mary Banotti, Former Fine Gael MEP

Note**** Tea & Coffee will be served before the discussion at 12:45pm sharp

This event is designed to facilitate an informed and factual discussion on the Lisbon Treaty. Whether you are leaning towards a Yes or a No vote, or particularly if you are an undecided voter, this meeting should provide an invaluable source of facts in advance of the referendum on October 2nd.

The meeting venue we have chosen is in the city centre, so whether you are working, lunching or shopping in town this Friday, please join us for an hour of debate, discussion and chat. It promises to be stimulating and informative, and remember it takes place just one week before a crucial vote which will shape the future of Ireland’s relationship with the European Union.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Best Wishes,

Lucinda


BIOGRAPHIES OF THE SPEAKERS:

DAY, Catherine
Catherine is the current Secretary-General of the European Commission, having been appointed to this important position in 2005. She was previously the Commission’s Director General for the Environment.
She has an M.A. in International Trade and Economic Integration from University College Dublin. In 1975 she became EC Information Officer at the Confederation of Irish Industry entering the European Commission in 1979 becoming an Administrator in Directorate-General III.
From then she served in the cabinets of Richard Burke, Peter Sutherland and Leon Brittan. Before becoming Director General for the Environment she served in Directorate-Generals of Enlargement and Directorate-General for External Relations (European Commission).

BANOTTI, Mary
In 1984 Mary was first elected as a Member of the European Parliament. As an MEP she worked and campaigned on a variety of issues including environmental and women's rights and is currently Vice-President on the Board of the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children. During her period as an MEP she was narrowly defeated in the race to become the President of Ireland. Mary resigned from Parliament in June 2004.

CALLAN, Patricia
Patricia is Director of the Small Firms Association (SFA), “the voice of small business” in Ireland, with responsibility for the overall management and coordination of the association. She was appointed to this position having served as Assistant Director from 2000-2006 and acting as an executive for two years prior to that. She was named O2 WM Businesswoman of the Year 2007 and the Network Ireland Businesswoman of the Year 2007.

CREIGHTON, Lucinda
Lucinda is the Fine Gael T.D. for Dublin South East and the party’s Spokesperson on European Affairs. She is a graduate of Trinity College, Dublin, where she gained a Law degree (LL.B.) in 2002. In 2003 she qualified as an Attorney at law for the state of New York and in 2005 was called to the Irish Bar. She served on the board of the Youth of the European People’s Party and is currently the FG delegate to the EPP parliamentary network.

LUCINDA CREIGHTON T.D. (Dublin South East)
FINE GAEL
Leinster House,
Kildare Street,
Dublin 2.
Tel: 01 618 3527

[Donald Segretti]

Is Lucinda being kept in the same padded cell as Dick Roche?

Both are intelligent and articulate champions of the EU but both have a tendency to overdo it and to scare the horses when let onto TV or radio.

[kerrynorth]

Politics should be about policy and personal integrity, appearance or gender should have nowt to do with it. That people like Ivana and Lucinda get up yer noses is fine by me even if I don't agree with them.

Ere your no fun - dryballs.