Results 8,201-8,220 of 11,114 for speaker:Damien English

Commissions of Inquiry: Motion (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Damien English: The Minister said this matter was not political. I take issue with this. It may not be divisive, but it is political because it is down to politicians to put this right. Other systems and procedures in the former health boards, hospitals and the justice system have failed the victims in this case. It is down to politicians to put this right or at least try to ease the pain of the victims....

Commissions of Inquiry: Motion (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Damien English: That is not the proper counselling that is required.

Order of Business (30 Jun 2009)

Damien English: I raise an issue which will affect many retailers as of tomorrow when provisions under the Public Health (Tobacco) Acts 2002 to 2004 will come into force. Last March the Minister of State, Deputy Mary Wallace, gave the impression, if not a commitment, to many retailers that she would change the legislation. Many retailers preparing for the coming into force of the changed legislation...

Order of Business (30 Jun 2009)

Damien English: I refer to the Public Health (Tobacco) Acts 2002 to 2004. This is promised because it is on the Department of Health and Children website.

Order of Business (30 Jun 2009)

Damien English: I will name it. It is legislation to amend the Public Health (Tobacco) Acts 2002 to 2004. Provisions in that legislation are due to come into force tomorrow. Minor changes were to be introduced which would make it easier for retailers and businesses, which are already under pressure, to implement these provisions. It was basically common sense. They were given a commitment. The Chief...

Order of Business (30 Jun 2009)

Damien English: I confirm we fully support the Bill with these new common sense measures in it. It is what we are seeking, not a reduction in fines in case there is any complication.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Damien English: We should not have to request a debate.

Unemployment Levels: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Damien English: I apologise for being a little late and I thank my colleague for taking on the debate. There was a misunderstanding with the timing. I welcome this motion from the Labour Party, which concerns a very important issue. I spoke last week on small businesses and this is another issue I am afraid the Government is just not getting. We must act on it. We stood here in February and March 2008...

Unemployment Levels: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Damien English: The Deputy also should ensure the Government funds the councils.

Unemployment Levels: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Damien English: It would be very clear, had the Deputy understood it. He is not capable of reading it.

Unemployment Levels: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Damien English: The Deputy should read the document and then come back.

Unemployment Levels: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Damien English: They will get their fair share.

Unemployment Levels: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Damien English: The Deputy should read the document, after which he can discuss it.

Unemployment Levels: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Damien English: It is the Government's job to do that.

Unemployment Levels: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Damien English: We fully support them.

Unemployment Levels: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Damien English: The Deputy should be careful not to try to mislead the Dáil.

Unemployment Levels: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Damien English: It is a case of kisses all around.

Unemployment Levels: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Damien English: The funding for that programme has been cut for the next three years.

Unemployment Levels: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Damien English: This is an important point and it must be made.

Unemployment Levels: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Damien English: The funding has been cut.