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Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (31 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: Question 410: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the plans she will put in place to copper-fasten a realistic time-scale for the completion of the new schools which her Department has proposed and outlined for Mullingar, with suggested locations in Curraghmore, Lynn, Marlinstown, Robinstown and Mullingar west; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25985/07]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (1 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the haphazard development of the family law system which has led to overcrowded lists, lengthy adjournments and sittings late into the night, particularly in country areas, with justice being delivered from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., to the detriment of families and the welfare of children.

Order of Business (1 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: In light of a report in The Irish Times today about a grieving mother who could not understand why an off-duty garda was not tested at the scene of an accident, when will legislation be introduced to deal with mandatory alcohol testing at the scene of an accident? Will several accidents be required to compel the Government to take action?

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Restoration to Order Paper (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: I support this motion and thank the Labour Party for bringing this important issue back before the House. With my Fine Gael colleagues, I call on the Government to legislate for civil partnerships early in the life of this Dáil. I ask the Government to reactivate the Civil Unions Bill in the interest of equality. In a U-turn last night, that was, of course, presented as a new idea, the...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a general practitioner (details supplied) in County Longford has been forced to endure years working in inadequate premises, in terms of space, access and parking despite repeated requests to the Health Service Executive; if, in view of the fact that they have acquired new premises at considerable cost, the HSE will assist...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (1 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: Question 210: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans for the preservation of the Market House, Castlepollard, County Westmeath which is the oldest building in the town and is a valuable link to the 18th century; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26705/07]

Order of Business (6 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: It is reported in today's newspapers that an Irish student is taking a High Court challenge to the quota on the number of undergraduate places in medicine allocated to EU students. His legal team includes the former Tánaiste, Mr. Michael McDowell. If the case is successful, will the Education Ireland Bill be brought forward to remove discrimination against Irish and EU students? I...

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: I welcome this Bill, which is a few decades late in a historic and practical sense. I accept the need to take legislative action to bring the ownership of land, and everything that pertains to it, up to date. I pay tribute to the invaluable work of the Law Reform Commission in preparing the Bill and clearing the cobwebs that surround much land registry and conveyancing legislation. As a...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (6 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if and when he will increase funding for local improvement schemes; and the projected levels of such increases. [27004/07]

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (6 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the plans in place to introduce a late night rural transport scheme to facilitate people in remote areas accessing cinemas and other places of entertainment to alleviate rural isolation. [27005/07]

Cancer Services: Statements (Resumed). (7 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: Today in the House the Minister spoke immortal words: "Today is a day for patients first". This is a most extraordinary statement by any Minister for Health and Children. Has she just woken up to the responsibilities of her portfolio? Has she discovered only today that it is all about patients, including the ill, dying and vulnerable? She had years to work it out but failed to do so and...

Undocumented Irish in the United States: Motion (Resumed). (7 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on this cross-party motion. In particular, I thank my colleague, Deputy Michael Ring, for tabling it. As the instigator of this important initiative, he has the gratitude not only of the Members of this House but of the thousands of undocumented Irish in the United States and indeed their families here at home. I have raised this issue on...

Written Answers — Sex Offender Treatment Programme: Sex Offender Treatment Programme (7 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of incarcerated sex offenders participating in the sex offender rehabilitation programme; the number on waiting lists to avail of the programme; the number of prisoners who have participated in the programme since its inception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27330/07]

Written Answers — Restorative Justice: Restorative Justice (7 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action that has been taken to date to implement the recommendations made in the 2007 Report on Restorative Justice by the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Right; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27329/07]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32. (8 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the alarming lack of accountability regarding the 30,000 tonnes of hazardous waste which are unaccounted for in this country each year.

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: Given the continued threat to patients' well-being caused by the HSE's cost-cutting exercise, when can we expect the Pharmacy (No. 2) Bill to come before the House? Will it be brought forward in light of the disintegration of the health services?

Overseas Missions. (8 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Defence the support provisions such as leave, postal arrangements, telephone and Internet access that are being put in place for the Irish troops who will participate in the forthcoming EU mission to Chad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27752/07]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (8 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Defence the strength of the Army ranger wing as a percentage of its establishment; the measures that are being adopted to address the current shortfall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27751/07]

Written Answers — Beef Imports: Beef Imports (8 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the rationale behind her apparent disregard for the threat posed to the farming industry here by the importation of Brazilian beef. [27846/07]

Written Answers — Animal Feedstuffs: Animal Feedstuffs (8 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the grounds on which she considers it logical to approve of the importation of meat, reared on genetically modified maize and yet to refuse to sanction the acceleration of GM maize approval in the EU, making an unequal market for Irish meat. [27847/07]