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Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: ——and he should be ashamed of himself as he goes to Europe tomorrow.

Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: I am glad the Deputy has admitted that.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (19 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the threat to consumers of a 30% increase in the price of electricity being sought by the ESB which could come into effect in early autumn and would add approximately €45 to the average bi-monthly bill and increase the average bill for a year to more than €1,100.

Order of Business (19 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: The Government should not try to con the electorate.

Order of Business (19 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: Given the urgent need to raise the level of sporting provisions and our close proximity to the London Olympics, when can we expect the Irish Sports Council (amendment) Bill to be published?

Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (19 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: Question 13: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the legal position with regard to collective bargaining; if she will amend the law in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23994/08]

Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (19 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford is not eligible on medical grounds for a mobility allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24125/08]

Tourism Industry. (24 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: The time has come to have a fresh look at the way we promote tourism, in particular at the structures that are currently in place. The regional tourism boards have outlived their usefulness. Greater emphasis should be placed on the county tourism committees because members of such committees take great pride in their own area and are anxious to promote it to the best of their ability. The...

Tourism Industry. (24 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: Other areas should be promoted and developed.

Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: What about the money squandered on PPARS?

Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: The Government wasted billions of taxpayers' money.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (24 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the threat to our competitiveness caused by the Government's failure to tackle the deficit in broadband provision allied with the sham and hollow echoes of the Government's next generation strategy to be announced next week claiming that Ireland will enjoy broadband speeds which will...

Order of Business (24 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: Given the valuable role the VEC plays as the only fully funded State second level education provider, there is no justification for the delay in bringing forward the education (patronage) Bill, which would allow it to expand its role into the primary sector. When will the Bill come before the House?

Schools Building Projects. (24 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for affording me time to raise the need for the Minister for Education and Science to provide an update on a new school building for Athlone Community College. This project should be well into the detailed planning stage, as per a letter of 16 November 2006 from the planning and building unit of the Department and another dated 8 November 2006 from the Office of...

Schools Building Projects. (24 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: The Minister said he is not in a position to give a timetable for the delivery of the project. He promised the delivery of it in the run up to the general election in 2007. People will be very disappointed with his negative response. I am disappointed with it. I have to go back and tell my constituents that the Minister will not deliver on this project on time.

European Council Meetings. (25 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: That is not the message coming across.

European Council Meetings. (25 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: The Taoiseach did not even read it.

European Council Meetings. (25 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: The Tánaiste did not understand the Commissioner issue.

European Council Meetings. (25 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: The Taoiseach will go nowhere by bullying.

European Council Meetings. (25 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: The Taoiseach is well-known for——