Results 81-100 of 11,049 for speaker:Damien English

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Damien English: We will see the Fianna Fáil percentage vote drop from 47% to well below 35% and then we will know. We will see it in a few weeks' time.

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Damien English: That is untrue.

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Damien English: The Minister is wrong.

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Damien English: It is not.

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Damien English: There have been no charges.

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Damien English: It is a point of order.

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Damien English: The Minister was able to defend himself against what I said. This is the first time I can defend myself.

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (15 Feb 2005)

Damien English: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the reported possible conflict of interest in awarding contracts for the introduction of smart cards on Luas, as highlighted recently in the media; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4743/05]

Leaders' Questions. (16 Feb 2005)

Damien English: The ticket can be confiscated.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (17 Feb 2005)

Damien English: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if it is planned to extend the opening hours of the Garda station at Laytown, County Meath; if there will be an increase in the number of gardaí assigned to Laytown; if there are plans to have community gardaí appointed to Laytown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5372/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Feb 2005)

Damien English: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the safety nets that exist for persons who do not have a history of tenancy but who need an emergency social welfare payment, such as the rent supplement, as a result of fleeing domestic violence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6099/05]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (24 Feb 2005)

Damien English: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the outcome of the recent 3GSM World Congress and Exhibition in Cannes; his views on the lessons which can be learned for the wireless telecoms industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6200/05]

Written Answers — Single Payment Scheme: Single Payment Scheme (2 Mar 2005)

Damien English: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the discussions she has had with the EU Commission to index-link the single farm payment; if she intends to make the payment in two instalments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6781/05]

Written Answers — Farm Advisory Service: Farm Advisory Service (2 Mar 2005)

Damien English: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans to develop the Teagasc service provided to farmers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6789/05]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (3 Mar 2005)

Damien English: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied with the provisions for dealing with overpayment of taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7106/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (8 Mar 2005)

Damien English: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the effect of a recent ruling of a rights commissioner on the Protection of Employees (Fixed-Term Work) Act 2003 on his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7638/05]

Written Answers — Lisbon Strategy: Lisbon Strategy (8 Mar 2005)

Damien English: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the ongoing discussions at EU level with regard to the implementation of the Lisbon Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7616/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (9 Mar 2005)

Damien English: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of children with a specific learning disability within mainstream primary education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7890/05]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (10 Mar 2005)

Damien English: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has satisfied himself that he has issued the necessary instructions to ensure ready access to the national grid for alternative energy producers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8375/05]

Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Damien English: I missed a few Irish lessons during the campaign, so I will make my contribution in English for today. It is an honour to welcome Deputy McEntee to the House. He was an excellent candidate, ran an excellent campaign and he will be an excellent Deputy. The McEntee family has been involved in politics for years and has served Meath in many different respects. It is through the family's hard...