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Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (4 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: Question 441: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford should be discriminated against in relation to a third level grant, which they have been refused, despite the fact that others on their course in similar circumstance are being grant aided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9200/08]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (4 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: Question 572: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to address the problems of exorbitant management fess which are crippling the residents of an estate (details supplied) in County Longford, who consider that fees for public lighting, roads, sewerage and public insurance should not be incurred by the residents but rather covered by the payment of...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (5 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the postponement of the referendum on children's rights until 2009 with the ensuing negative implications for young people.

Order of Business (5 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: In light of the neglect of important aspects of our heritage and culture such as Feis Ceol which got under way yesterday for the 112th year——

Order of Business (5 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: ——and brought so many of our fine musicians to the world stage, when can we expect the urgently needed heritage fund Bill? I congratulate the many participants from Westmeath who won prizes yesterday.

Health Services. (5 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for affording me time to raise this important matter, namely, the need for the Minister for Health and Children to provide an urgent update on her plans for a realistic transport service for cancer patients in rural areas who are not being adequately provided for in terms of travelling to Dublin or other centres of excellence for treatment, despite the Minister's...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (6 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the unrealistic rise of 40% in school transport charges which will adversely affect parents and pupils and place an untenable burden on families half way through the school year.

Order of Business (6 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: It is like the beggarman's back.

Order of Business (6 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: When can we expect the long overdue legislation to stop the exploitation of agency workers? We heard of a dreadful situation in my constituency concerning the Gama workers.

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (6 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: Question 70: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason for the communication problems at the vehicle registration office in Tullamore, County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9856/08]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (6 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to additional funding for the extension and renovation project for a national school (details supplied) in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9858/08]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (6 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will increase the number of Gardaí in Granard, County Longford in view of the benefits accruing from the presence of Gardaí in deterring anti-social and criminal behaviour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9859/08]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: Question 241: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when it is envisaged that work on the urgently needed and long awaited Rathowen, County Westmeath sewerage scheme will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9854/08]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: Question 242: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when it is envisaged that work on the urgently needed and long awaited Coole, County Westmeath sewerage scheme will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9855/08]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (6 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason for the substandard condition of the telephone line in County Longford, which is impacting on broadband roll-out and adversely affecting businesses and the economic development of the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9857/08]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Relations: Diplomatic Relations (11 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had communication with the administration in Kosovo, since its declaration of independence; if a copy of such correspondence will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10335/08]

Written Answers — EU Treaties: EU Treaties (11 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of areas that were previously subject to unanimity that will move to qualified majority voting in the Lisbon Treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10334/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (11 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: Question 168: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will introduce a 0% VAT rate on the purchase of defibrillators as the current rate is a tax on local community voluntary lifesaving efforts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10123/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (11 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: Question 169: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will abolish VAT on all amenities being provided by local authorities, for example, swimming pools and all other leisure facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10124/08]

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (11 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a child (details supplied) in County Westmeath and other children should be exposed to an altercation between a drug user, hospital security and the gardaí at a hospital instead of being brought to a safe and secure environment within the accident and emergency department and facilities being provided for them and their...