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Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (5 May 2010)

Damien English: Question 313: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18147/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (5 May 2010)

Damien English: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on an appeal for jobseeker's allowance will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18154/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (5 May 2010)

Damien English: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on a jobseeker's allowance appeal will issue in respect of a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18158/10]

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)

Damien English: They use that in racing terms.

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)

Damien English: It is called leadership. The Deputy might not be familiar with the term.

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)

Damien English: That is not true.

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)

Damien English: I must defend my leader.

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)

Damien English: What is the Deputy trying to say? I am missing his point.

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)

Damien English: If the Deputy recalls, Deputy Kenny first commented on this issue some months ago.

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)

Damien English: Deputy Kenny has such a Bill.

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)

Damien English: The Government had a chance to deal with this but did not.

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)

Damien English: The Deputy enjoys a bit of fun.

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)

Damien English: I have the greatest respect for the Deputy and enjoy debating with her.

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)

Damien English: It will not happen anyway.

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)

Damien English: I get worried for this country when I listen to what some of the Members on the other side of the House have to say in these debates. I do not know what planet they are on. To come in here like some of our colleagues and make big speeches stating that this debate is unnecessary and that there is nothing wrong with having these pensions shows they are completely off the wall and are not in...

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)

Damien English: This issue, although difficult to deal with, must be addressed. It is wrong in particular when the person holding the second job is keeping another person out of a job. I understand that in some cases re-engagement of particular people with expertise is necessary. We can find ways around this. It is wrong that a person should be permitted to draw at the same time a pension and public...

Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)

Damien English: The Minister of State will be here for a long time so he will be alright.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (6 May 2010)

Damien English: I doubt whether I will need the entire 20 minutes but I will take a few minutes to make some comments. While the Bill is important, it is not massive. I will make a few comments on both the Competition Authority and on the Bill. First, I find it strange that the Minister was obliged to introduce a Bill to do what is proposed but I understand he must do so to make a temporary appointment....

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (6 May 2010)

Damien English: Question 126: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in the proposed issues paper on the retail planning guidelines, he will look at the potentially negative impact on employment in the retail and allied sectors of amending the retail planning guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18565/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (11 May 2010)

Damien English: Question 393: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the delay in the construction of the Athboy Community College, County Meath, under public private partnership; when the project will commence; when the works will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19105/10]