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Cluster Munitions Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: In that event, the Deputy should support the Bill.

Cluster Munitions Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: I join my colleagues in congratulating Deputy Timmins on bringing this legislation before the House and into the public arena. I am disgusted with the Minister for speaking from both sides of his mouth on this issue. While paying lip service to what is, I am sure, a genuine commitment to facilitate the total abolition of the production and stockpiling of cluster munitions, the Minister...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (10 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford has had a disability allowance withdrawn when under his Department's guidelines such a person should be entitled to a disability allowance and an independent living allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13668/08]

Written Answers — Legislative Controls: Legislative Controls (10 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason the introduction of an EU compliant commercial fertiliser is being processed at such a slow pace to the detriment of a business concern (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13667/08]

Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (10 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her plans to counteract the negative impact of the World Trade Organisation proposals which would see Irish beef and lamb prices cut by 70%; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13674/08]

Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (10 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her plans to counteract the negative impact of the proposals of the World Trade Organisation which are giving no recognition to farmers for the fact that the EU is a high cost region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13675/08]

Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (10 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her plans to counteract the negative impact of the proposals of the World Trade Organisation which are giving no recognition to farmers for the range of higher standards demanded from EU producers in relation to food safety and traceability, animal health and welfare and the protection of the environment; and if she will...

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (10 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the measures he will put in place to reform maternity leave for private sector employees to remove the inequity which sees such employees disadvantaged in comparison to those in the public sector. [13669/08]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (10 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether it is equitable that his Department overrides a decision of the High Court as in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13666/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (10 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: Question 215: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a review of An Bord Pleanála has taken place since its foundation in 1977; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13665/08]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (17 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss a matter of national importance, namely, the failure of the Government to increase competitiveness and reduce the cost base to attract and retain foreign investment and stem the escalating closure and moving of existing businesses abroad, which is adversely affecting the nationwide employment profile The publication of...

Order of Business (17 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: What has the Government been doing for the past 11 years?

Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: Considering the rise in under-age drinking, the pressure being brought to bear by teenagers for a reduction in the drinking age from 18 to 16 and a number of reports commissioned by the Government, when can we expect the sale of alcohol Bill to come before the House?

World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: I thank Deputy Sherlock for sharing time. I support this essential motion and put on record my disgust at the lack of acceptance by the Government of the basic reasoning behind it and the need to adopt its main recommendation, that is, the protection of our farmers, their livelihoods and an industry that is an irreplaceable part of our economy and heritage. It is not surprising that a...

World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: Irish farmers are paid approximately €2.98 per kilo of beef from factories, which is £1.06 in Irish punts. This is put in perspective when one considers that the 1988 rate was £1.05 per kilo. While the single farm payments are distorting the loss-making position, such shortfalls will decimate our farming industry. The destruction of the Common Agricultural Policy would be a major blow...

World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: Deputy Brady cannot talk, coming as he does from a constituency where a large number of farmers——

World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: Deputy Brady should not slight the farmers of this country. The Government tried it before and half got away with it but it will not get away with it today if one listens to the people outside the House. The Government let them down.

Job Losses. (17 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: Question : To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason the Government failed to increase competitiveness and reduce the cost base to attract and retain foreign investment and stem the escalating closure and movement abroad of existing businesses; if he is aware that this is adversely affecting the nationwide employment profile, with the publication of the live...

Job Losses. (17 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: In his speech, the Minister of State referred to Deputies O'Rourke and Kelly. Where are they this evening? Their insincerity and hypocrisy is noted by their absence from the Chamber. They should be here to discuss this important issue concerning the constituency of Longford-Westmeath.

Job Losses. (17 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: Announcements of job losses have become too common an event. What investors in business seek is the right environment to create and maintain jobs. High business costs and tax levies are driving businesses elsewhere such as to Eastern Europe and China. This is regrettable at this time. The Government has imposed a series of massive stealth taxes in recent years.