Results 11,021-11,040 of 11,114 for speaker:Damien English

Written Answers — Single Payment Scheme: Single Payment Scheme (2 Mar 2005)

Damien English: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the discussions she has had with the EU Commission to index-link the single farm payment; if she intends to make the payment in two instalments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6781/05]

Written Answers — Farm Advisory Service: Farm Advisory Service (2 Mar 2005)

Damien English: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans to develop the Teagasc service provided to farmers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6789/05]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (24 Feb 2005)

Damien English: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the outcome of the recent 3GSM World Congress and Exhibition in Cannes; his views on the lessons which can be learned for the wireless telecoms industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6200/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Feb 2005)

Damien English: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the safety nets that exist for persons who do not have a history of tenancy but who need an emergency social welfare payment, such as the rent supplement, as a result of fleeing domestic violence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6099/05]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (17 Feb 2005)

Damien English: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if it is planned to extend the opening hours of the Garda station at Laytown, County Meath; if there will be an increase in the number of gardaí assigned to Laytown; if there are plans to have community gardaí appointed to Laytown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5372/05]

Leaders' Questions. (16 Feb 2005)

Damien English: The ticket can be confiscated.

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (15 Feb 2005)

Damien English: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the reported possible conflict of interest in awarding contracts for the introduction of smart cards on Luas, as highlighted recently in the media; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4743/05]

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Damien English: That is untrue.

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Damien English: The Minister is wrong.

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Damien English: It is not.

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Damien English: There have been no charges.

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Damien English: It is a point of order.

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Damien English: The Minister was able to defend himself against what I said. This is the first time I can defend myself.

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Damien English: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the forthcoming by-election in County Meath which I am glad is going ahead. The people of the county and the Opposition had an excellent Deputy in John Bruton. He is greatly missed, particularly in County Meath which has suffered a great deal since the Government came to office. We will be campaigning with our excellent candidate, Shane...

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Damien English: We had a discussion earlier with the Minister for Transport, Deputy Cullen, in respect of rail services in County Meath. It seemed as it if was the first occasion on which he had heard Navan being mentioned. I wonder whether the Minister discusses Meath issues with them when he is there. I know he is working for the country, but does Meath every get a say at the Cabinet table? Surely the...

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Damien English: What has happened since John Bruton's Government left office, the rainbow Government, with Fine Gael leading it?

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Damien English: Nothing has happened in Navan hospital. There has been no capital investment. I am sorry if Deputy Johnny Brady cannot admit it. Can the Leas-Cheann Comhairle believe it?

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Damien English: Santa has never failed to look after County Meath, which is not like Fianna Fáil. Let us hear what Deputy Johnny Brady has to say about Navan hospital.

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Damien English: There has not been one euro of capital investment in Navan hospital since this Government took office. That cannot be argued with.

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Damien English: The proof is there. The last time Navan hospital got any investment — the female medical ward — was under the rainbow coalition Government. Let us see what it got. The Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, tried to defend the Government's record as regards Navan hospital. She talked about painting the place and the refurbishment of the accident and emergency department. The...