Results 541-560 of 11,114 for speaker:Damien English

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (29 Mar 2006)

Damien English: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her role to date on the implementation of the nitrates action plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12027/06]

Written Answers — Employment Levels: Employment Levels (30 Mar 2006)

Damien English: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to set targets in respect of public service employment over the three years 2006-08. [12517/06]

Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (4 Apr 2006)

Damien English: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of EU Foreign Ministers meetings that are scheduled in the next six months; the number of these meetings which he will be attending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13043/06]

Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (4 Apr 2006)

Damien English: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had recent discussions with the European counterparts with regard to avian flu protection in the event of an outbreak; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13035/06]

State Examinations. (5 Apr 2006)

Damien English: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the failure rate in science at junior certificate level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13317/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (5 Apr 2006)

Damien English: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools in which behaviour support classrooms will be trialled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13316/06]

Energy Resources. (6 Apr 2006)

Damien English: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the action he proposes to take to resolve the issues surrounding the development of the Corrib gas field; if the various interests have been fully explored and examined with a view to resolution of all outstanding matters at an early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13825/06]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (6 Apr 2006)

Damien English: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects an east-west electricity interconnector to become a reality; the anticipated degree to which it might be used for outflows or incoming electricity in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13824/06]

Leaders' Questions. (25 Apr 2006)

Damien English: It is not untrue.

Leaders' Questions. (25 Apr 2006)

Damien English: They are empty because of a shortage of staff.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Damien English: I move amendment No. 3: In page 3, line 21, to delete "14" and substitute "18". We are back to the same discussion we had on Second Stage and Committee Stage. All these amendments propose that the period of time stipulated be extended from 14 to 18 weeks. The period of 14 weeks is too short, although it is an improvement. Many groups might look for much more, perhaps even 26 weeks, and many...

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Damien English: I accept that the Minister of State is prepared to make our views clear. I ask the Government to back our views also. Having listened to the Minister of State, I believe he agrees with us. I can understand why he does not want to accept our amendments. However, I would expect the Government at least to make this proposal in the partnership talks. These talks may reach agreement to extend...

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Damien English: While I accept that delays can occur, the wonderful Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform seems to be able to introduce Bills overnight when he wants to do so, which indicates that it can be done and certainly with a Bill as small as this, on which we all more or less agree. I will accept that the Minister of State will try to push changes as quickly as possible next time around. I...

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Damien English: I move amendment No. 4: In page 3, line 27, to delete "8 years" and substitute the following: "12 years or completes his or her primary schooling, whichever is the sooner". We debated this matter on Committee Stage and we seem to be like parrots repeating ourselves. I am asking that the age limit be increased from eight to 12 or 13, to match the years a child is in primary school. I cannot...

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Damien English: It is a pity the Minister of State cannot consider these amendments. It would not hurt anybody too much to make the changes I have suggested. As I said, I do not think the voices of children are being heard at the partnership talks. If periods of leave like that under discussion are not increased and parents are not given an extra chance, it is a great shame. I accept that there are competing...

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Damien English: I was worried about the Deputy.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Damien English: I move amendment No. 5: In page 4, line 3, to delete "8" and substitute "13".

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Damien English: I move amendment No. 6: In page 4, line 5, to delete "2" and substitute "3".

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Damien English: I move amendment No. 7: In page 5, line 5, to delete "14" and substitute "18".

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Damien English: I move amendment No. 8: In page 5, line 10, to delete "14" and substitute "18".