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Order Of Business. (3 Feb 2004)

Damien English: What is the Government afraid of?

Order Of Business. (3 Feb 2004)

Damien English: On a point of order, in the absence of reform——

Order Of Business. (3 Feb 2004)

Damien English: May I make mine?

Order Of Business. (3 Feb 2004)

Damien English: I take it the Ceann Comhairle's judgment on a Standing Order is implemented here. If the Ceann Comhairle thought last week, as we believe he did, that Deputy Deasy was asking a fair question, what could he have done about it? Could he have made the Minister of State answer the question properly?

Order Of Business. (3 Feb 2004)

Damien English: The point of order is——

Order Of Business. (3 Feb 2004)

Damien English: It is a fair question.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (10 Feb 2004)

Damien English: Question 399: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the stage the citizenship application for a person (details supplied) in County Meath is at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3581/04]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (10 Feb 2004)

Damien English: Question 400: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether five hours per week is sufficient time for the citizenship information lines at his Department to be open to the public; the number of calls dealt with per week during that five hour period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3582/04]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (10 Feb 2004)

Damien English: Question 401: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of staff who operate the citizenship information lines at his Department during the five hours per week these lines are open to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3583/04]

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Feb 2004)

Damien English: Deputy Devins stated that nobody likes paying tax, but we have to pay it to fund government. People are browned off paying additional tax to fund this Government. Nobody minds paying his fair share, if he sees results. It is not that long ago since I sat across the floor from this Minister and spoke about services on the ground. People are not seeing results on the ground and that is why they...

Written Answers — Proposed Expenditure: Proposed Expenditure (17 Feb 2004)

Damien English: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Finance if he plans to introduce new procedures for the presentation of proposals for spending and taxation in Dáil Éireann which would be more meaningful and more timely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4693/04]

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (17 Feb 2004)

Damien English: Question 275: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, following the enormous success of the CABAS school in Drogheda, he will fast track the decision to put this school and others like it into mainstream funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4526/04]

Written Answers — Business Permission: Business Permission (17 Feb 2004)

Damien English: Question 445: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a non-EEA national who is legally residing in the State, in an application by him for business permission, has been asked for a statement of character from the police authority of each country in which they have resided, which in this case includes Ireland, when the police authority here under the Data...

Maternity Protection (Amendment) Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (20 Feb 2004)

Damien English: I wish to share time with Deputy Gay Mitchell.

Maternity Protection (Amendment) Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (20 Feb 2004)

Damien English: I am glad to have an opportunity to comment on the Bill, which I welcome. There is little wrong with the legislation but we cannot pat ourselves on the back in this respect because it is not introducing many new measures — it is more like window dressing. While the Bill tidies up matters, there are areas for improvement and we could do much more, as I am sure the Minister of State would...

Maternity Protection (Amendment) Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (20 Feb 2004)

Damien English: I welcome the Bill, which aims to improve maternity protection for employees. A large number of women contribute to our economy and it is only fair that their employment should be protected while taking time off to have children. Many women feel under pressure in this respect and, as the Minister of State said, it is difficult for parents to balance family life with a job. It is becoming...

Maternity Protection (Amendment) Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (20 Feb 2004)

Damien English: Recently, I was speaking with Deputy Enright, the other baby in the Fine Gael crèche, on how sitting hours affect rural-based Deputies. It is said that the only crèche in the House for us youngsters is the Fine Gael Party. It is difficult for rural-based Deputies if House sittings increase to five days per week. The Dáil could sit six days a week and I would not be affected as I live in...

Maternity Protection (Amendment) Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (20 Feb 2004)

Damien English: He is.

Maternity Protection (Amendment) Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (20 Feb 2004)

Damien English: That happened to my mother.

Maternity Protection (Amendment) Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (20 Feb 2004)

Damien English: It was clearer in the one before. Perhaps I am wrong.