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Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of agencies and sections within his Department whose planned decentralisation has been postponed due to the budgetary considerations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38444/08]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (11 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the fact that Ireland has the lowest reporting rate of sexual assault or rape in Europe as a result of the Government's failure to provide localised sexual assault treatment units, despite finance being ring-fenced in budget 2006 for new units to be opened in Mullingar — which was...

Order of Business (11 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: Approximately 40 jobs have been lost in Longford-Westmeath——

Order of Business (11 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: Yes, it will be very relevant. These jobs have been lost since Fianna Fáil and Deputy Peter Kelly closed Connolly Barracks.

Order of Business (11 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: Has the Government any legislation planned that can counteract the adverse effects of high business costs, as well as the cost of petrol and diesel? These costs are driving people out of business right across the country, especially in the midlands.

Army Barracks Closures. (11 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for affording me time to discuss this matter which is of the utmost importance to County Longford, namely, the urgent need for the Minister for Defence to reverse his decision to close Connolly Barracks, Longford, in light of the adverse effects on the economic viability of County Longford which will result from the loss of 180 full-time jobs and approximately 160...

Army Barracks Closures. (11 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: I am disappointed that Deputies Mary O'Rourke and Peter Kelly who attended the recent meeting about the barracks are not in the Chamber tonight.

Army Barracks Closures. (11 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: I would have hoped they would have supported my calls on behalf of the people of Longford in this matter.

Army Barracks Closures. (11 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: What savings? How much will be saved?

Army Barracks Closures. (11 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: Will the Minister furnish us with the figures for the savings made? No one on the Government side has told us what they are. What are the savings?

Army Barracks Closures. (11 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: It was always open.

Army Barracks Closures. (11 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: That is wishful thinking.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (11 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position with regard to the introduction of a medical card for all full-time carers regardless of means; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39701/08]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (11 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: Question 331: To ask the Minister for Transport when essential funding will be made available for restoration work on the bridge over the Shannon connecting Clondra village to Tarmonberry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39625/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (11 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: Question 445: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will increase the rate of carer's allowance and benefit to €300 per week to reflect the true value of the work done by carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39702/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (11 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: Question 447: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will permit carers to work for 20 hours per week while retaining their eligibility for carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39704/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (11 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: Question 446: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will ensure that carers, who give up work to care for a loved one, do not lose out in relation to qualification for an old age contributory pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39703/08]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (11 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: Question 516: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the projected completion of the Longford central regional water supply scheme, reservoir and pipelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39619/08]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (11 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: Question 517: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the projected completion of the Ballymahon regional water supply scheme with the upgrading of Abbeyshrule water treatment plant and links to Kenagh and Edgeworthstown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39620/08]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (11 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: Question 518: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the Drumlish, Newtownforbes, Ardagh, Aughnacliffe and Ballinalee sewerage schemes and the funding for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39621/08]