Results 261-280 of 11,114 for speaker:Damien English

Adoptive Leave Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (28 Sep 2005)

Damien English: When we discussed this matter on Committee Stage last year, the Minister of State said he would not make changes then, as he wanted to discuss the matter with the review group. The Minister of State has had a year to discuss it. If amendments, which I believe are not being taken today, were accepted it would change the matter. The Minister of State is trying to defeat my argument by...

Adoptive Leave Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (28 Sep 2005)

Damien English: It could have been referred to the review group.

Adoptive Leave Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (28 Sep 2005)

Damien English: It does not.

Adoptive Leave Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (28 Sep 2005)

Damien English: The Minister of State is referring mainly to amendments Nos. 5 and 6. The future legislation he talks of will not give both adoptive parents equal rights in terms of adoptive leave. The adopting father will be able to take some unpaid leave. The other amendments are not being accepted, for whatever reasons. I do not accept that the Dáil cannot make a decision which every other country has...

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (28 Sep 2005)

Damien English: Question 921: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the percentage, increase or decrease in the amount of drugs seized by the Garda from 2000 to the end of 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24355/05]

Leaders' Questions. (4 Oct 2005)

Damien English: He cannot defend it.

Leaders' Questions. (4 Oct 2005)

Damien English: What did it cost them?

Written Answers — Animal Health Strategy: Animal Health Strategy (4 Oct 2005)

Damien English: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she intends to take to develop an all-Ireland animal health regime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26190/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Oct 2005)

Damien English: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans for the allocation of entitlements under the national reserve; when she will issue the entitlements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26191/05]

Leaders' Questions. (5 Oct 2005)

Damien English: How much did they get?

Written Answers — Export Performance: Export Performance (5 Oct 2005)

Damien English: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the sluggish performance of Irish exports and the sustained decline in manufacturing employment and the threat which this poses to Ireland's continuing strong economic performance. [26672/05]

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Damien English: He should stand up and explain himself.

Written Answers — EU Enlargement: EU Enlargement (6 Oct 2005)

Damien English: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress being made by Bulgaria towards membership of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26887/05]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (6 Oct 2005)

Damien English: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the current situation in Zimbabwe following elections in that country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26896/05]

Written Answers — Institutes of Technology: Institutes of Technology (11 Oct 2005)

Damien English: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the management information system for institutes of technology has been completed; the cost of the system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27535/05]

Written Answers — Literacy Levels: Literacy Levels (11 Oct 2005)

Damien English: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the percentage of young people leaving secondary school with literacy difficulties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27581/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (12 Oct 2005)

Damien English: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which the broadband market needs have been met by the various service providers to date; the future potential in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28065/05]

Written Answers — Digital Hub: Digital Hub (12 Oct 2005)

Damien English: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans for the future of the Digital Hub; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28060/05]

Employment Permits Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Oct 2005)

Damien English: I am glad to have an opportunity to comment on the Bill. We will have to examine this legislation closely on Committee Stage because more details were announced by the Minister in his speech than appear in the Bill, including the three pillars system. We will have to work on this Bill on an all-party basis during the remaining Stages. While I welcome the legislation, the immigration issue has...

Employment Permits Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Oct 2005)

Damien English: It is hard to make that out from the Bill. However, I will take the Minister's word for it. Perhaps the 12 month timeframe should be reconsidered as things can go wrong within that time. What would happen if an employee were made redundant after six months? As we all know Coca-Cola will move its operation across the Border and will take many jobs with it. I do not know how much was done from...