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Finance Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (27 Jan 2011)

Damien English: I understand from where the Minister is coming on this, but we hold the view that while PRSI is important, in some cases it acts as a deterrent to employment because it can represent a high cost for employers. In our two most recent alternative budgets we suggested that the Minister should consider reducing employers' PRSI because in some cases it is a deterrent to jobs. The Minister spoke...

Finance Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (27 Jan 2011)

Damien English: No.

Finance Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (27 Jan 2011)

Damien English: They were play-acting so.

Finance Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (27 Jan 2011)

Damien English: I am glad the Minister has found a mechanism in amendment No. 17 to achieve this; it was essential to send a message out about bank bonuses. I am sorry there had to be so much confusion about it, with the impression that the Minister was not going to do anything. Deputy Mattie McGrath might try to claim credit but the Minister was no doubt trying to do it. I hope so because I am sick...

Residential Mortgage Debt: Motion (Resumed) (4 May 2011)

Damien English: I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this motion. I am glad we are having this debate. We all share a desire to do something about residential mortgage debt. In the coming months, the Minister for Finance will bring forward some new initiatives and one hopes he will take on board some of the contributions to this debate. We do not have all the answers on this side of the...

EU-IMF Programme: Statements (Resumed) (5 May 2011)

Damien English: I welcome the chance to say a few words on this debate. We need to bring some realism to it because information is being disseminated and people are forming their own opinions on what will happen in terms of the review and suggested renegotiation of the EU-IMF programme. The Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan, did not claim a victory yesterday.

EU-IMF Programme: Statements (Resumed) (5 May 2011)

Damien English: That is the impression people are trying to give.

EU-IMF Programme: Statements (Resumed) (5 May 2011)

Damien English: The Minister gave the facts, stating that there have been some benefits from greater engagement - nothing to get excited about - and that progress is being made. All we will ever do when a review is undertaken is to make some progress. Neither of the Government parties claimed that it would do any better than that. We, in Fine Gael, were clear from the outset in stating that we agreed with...

EU-IMF Programme: Statements (Resumed) (5 May 2011)

Damien English: There is the four-year plan.

EU-IMF Programme: Statements (Resumed) (5 May 2011)

Damien English: Where is the €60 billion for four years? That is the bottom line.

EU-IMF Programme: Statements (Resumed) (5 May 2011)

Damien English: Well, do.

EU-IMF Programme: Statements (Resumed) (5 May 2011)

Damien English: That is not how business works.

EU-IMF Programme: Statements (Resumed) (5 May 2011)

Damien English: The figure is €75 billion.

Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (12 May 2011)

Damien English: I welcome the jobs initiative. To pick up on what the last speaker said, what the country needs is a Government which will do what it states it will do and fulfils its election promises. That is what the Government is doing. It is following through on initiatives talked about during the election campaign and commitments made at the time. It is a step in the right direction to try to...

Written Answers — National Solidarity Bond: National Solidarity Bond (7 Jun 2011)

Damien English: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Finance the total cash value of investments in the national solidarity ten-year bond as offered by the National Treasury Management Agency; the plans that are in place to increase the uptake of this bond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14123/11]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (7 Jun 2011)

Damien English: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the provision of a new Garda station at a location (details supplied) in County Cavan; if a preferred site has been identified to house An Garda Síochána there; if he has investigated if there are cost benefits to be obtained by leasing a building for An Garda Síochána there; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Tobacco Products: Tobacco Products (7 Jun 2011)

Damien English: Question 299: To ask the Minister for Health the plans he has to reduce the consumption of tobacco products amongst minors in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14124/11]

Written Answers — Tobacco Products: Tobacco Products (7 Jun 2011)

Damien English: Question 300: To ask the Minister for Health the extent of the sale of tobacco products to minors in the State; his plans to counteract the sale of tobacco products to minors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14125/11]

Written Answers — Tobacco Products: Tobacco Products (7 Jun 2011)

Damien English: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Health his views regarding the access minors have to purchase tobacco products at both regulated and unregulated markets here; if he has liaised with the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14126/11]

Written Answers — Tobacco-Related Diseases: Tobacco-Related Diseases (7 Jun 2011)

Damien English: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Health the average life expectancy of a 13-year-old child when tobacco-based products are consumed and when tobacco-based products are not consumed; his views on the health benefits to minors of not consuming tobacco-based products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14127/11]