Results 621-640 of 11,114 for speaker:Damien English

Written Answers — Importation of Birds: Importation of Birds (18 May 2006)

Damien English: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her attention has been drawn to the import of exotic birds into this country via Rosslare Port on Good Friday 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18765/06]

Drug Abuse: Motion. (23 May 2006)

Damien English: The Deputy should not get excited.

Drug Abuse: Motion. (23 May 2006)

Damien English: Amendment No. 2 reads: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "— recognises the serious threat facing Irish society as a result of the significant growth in drug dealing and drug misuse throughout Ireland in recent years; — notes the devastating impact of drug misuse on individuals, their families and communities; — expresses its concern over the...

Drug Abuse: Motion. (23 May 2006)

Damien English: I will make some points.

Drug Abuse: Motion. (23 May 2006)

Damien English: The figures speak for themselves.

Drug Abuse: Motion. (23 May 2006)

Damien English: The figures speak for themselves. Ireland has one of the worst drugs problems in Europe, in terms of cocaine and cannabis abuse.

Drug Abuse: Motion. (23 May 2006)

Damien English: The figures go across the board. Members do not require reports in this regard and know from personal experience that Ireland has an enormous drugs problem. There is no point in burying one's head in the sand. Parents are afraid, children are dying and people are getting hurt. Some day perhaps, Members will have a proper debate in the House that will deal with the facts. While all Members...

Drug Abuse: Motion. (23 May 2006)

Damien English: We must tackle this issue seriously. This is another new policy area that must be examined and questioned. I refer to the lack of urgency. While I do not have time to go into all the facts and figures, the Government's sense of urgency and commitment to tackling this problem is missing. People have been obliged to wait for 19 months to receive methadone treatment. We have 30 treatment beds...

Drug Abuse: Motion. (23 May 2006)

Damien English: The Minister mentioned residential centres. The people involved must beg for money. Every week, those people who try to do something useful must engage in fund raising. All voluntary groups must beg for money. This problem must be tackled seriously. The proceeds from the Criminal Assets Bureau should be ring-fenced and spent in this area. It should be spent on prevention programmes and...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (23 May 2006)

Damien English: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Finance if the issue of confining promotions to only persons willing to decentralise has been modified as a result of recent Labour Court hearings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19381/06]

Drug Abuse: Motion (Resumed). (24 May 2006)

Damien English: It was not me.

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (24 May 2006)

Damien English: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position with regard to the humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa; the level of assistance being granted by the State towards humanitarian support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19552/06]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (24 May 2006)

Damien English: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the level of funding allocated to supporting groups working with Irish emigrants in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19579/06]

Youth Services. (25 May 2006)

Damien English: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of recommendations in respect of the national youth work development plan awaiting progression; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20146/06]

Youth Services. (25 May 2006)

Damien English: I thank the Minister of State for her reply. While she stated she is satisfied with progress, this answer is almost identical to that given this time last year and I do not consider that to constitute progress. I am disappointed to tell her this, but I have last year's reply to hand. The only difference relates to the establishment of a development fund for youth work organisations. A sum of...

Youth Services. (25 May 2006)

Damien English: What are the plans for this year? Last year, Members were told of ongoing development and the preparation of initiatives for 2006 and 2007. The Minister of State has just told me the same thing. Will she provide me with a rough idea of this year's plans? I accept there will probably be some announcements in the coming weeks. What areas does the Minister of State hope to fund and how much...

Youth Services. (25 May 2006)

Damien English: I am not much more informed following the reply of the Minister of State.

Youth Services. (25 May 2006)

Damien English: How much money has been spent on this area? We were promised that €40 million would be spent over a five-year period. When speaking to young people they ask for facilities in which to meet, work etc. Most importantly they want centres at which to socialise. However, these have been provided in very few places. With all this consultation why can we not get what the young people want? While...

Youth Services. (25 May 2006)

Damien English: Young people believe the Government is failing them.

Youth Services. (25 May 2006)

Damien English: I am talking to the young people.