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Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion (Resumed). (29 Mar 2006)

Damien English: I will do my work in the House by attending and contributing to debates. At least I do my job when I am here, unlike the Minister, Deputy McDowell, who is not doing his job.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion (Resumed). (29 Mar 2006)

Damien English: I ask the Minister of State to allow me to speak.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion (Resumed). (29 Mar 2006)

Damien English: The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform is not doing a good job. We have been told for the past two years that this Bill will be the saviour of the world. In every interview he has done in that time, the Minister has said that the Criminal Justice Bill 2004 will solve all our problems. We have had to wait for two years for the legislation. We asked for the amendments a year ago, but...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion (Resumed). (29 Mar 2006)

Damien English: What types of crime is the Deputy talking about?

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion (Resumed). (29 Mar 2006)

Damien English: Is the Deputy asking a question or giving a history lesson?

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion (Resumed). (29 Mar 2006)

Damien English: The Deputy should stick to the present and not give a history lesson.

Leaders' Questions. (29 Mar 2006)

Damien English: We have that every year.

Leaders' Questions. (29 Mar 2006)

Damien English: The Taoiseach will rise to them when he meets the people on the streets.

Leaders' Questions. (29 Mar 2006)

Damien English: Backwards.

Leaders' Questions. (29 Mar 2006)

Damien English: The Taoiseach should answer the real questions. We know the Government is able to spend.

Leaders' Questions. (29 Mar 2006)

Damien English: I will still be here next year.

Leaders' Questions. (29 Mar 2006)

Damien English: I have to answer the Ministers.

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (28 Mar 2006)

Damien English: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has had a request for troops to serve as part of a peacekeeping force in the Congo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11848/06]

Written Answers — House Prices: House Prices (28 Mar 2006)

Damien English: Question 524: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of second-hand houses that were purchased in 2004 and 2005; if he will provide a tabular breakdown of purchases per county for both years; the average price paid per county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11989/06]

Leaders' Questions. (28 Mar 2006)

Damien English: The Government is not doing so, the Taoiseach is telling lies.

Written Answers — Intellectual Property Rights: Intellectual Property Rights (23 Mar 2006)

Damien English: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is satisfied that current legislation allows for adequate protection and exploitation of intellectual property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11346/06]

Written Answers — Dormant Accounts Fund: Dormant Accounts Fund (21 Mar 2006)

Damien English: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the reason he does not support allowing emigrant groups representing Irish born citizens living overseas to apply for funding under the dormant account funds scheme; if he will reconsider his position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10763/06]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (21 Mar 2006)

Damien English: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when work on the development of a strategy for the Irish language will be sanctioned; his views on whether the language is suffering due to the lack of a long-term vision for it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10762/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (21 Mar 2006)

Damien English: Question 216: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the waiting time for a hearing test at the county clinic in Navan; the measures which will be put in place to reduce this time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10463/06]

Written Answers — Investment Schemes: Investment Schemes (21 Mar 2006)

Damien English: Question 327: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to a bogus Internet investment scheme, known as PIPS scheme, the origin of which is outside of the State; his views on whether those involved in promoting this scheme at a local level should be prosecuted; and if he is willing to investigate the issue. [10468/06]