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Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (26 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: I wish to seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the health and welfare of two out of every three Irish adults, who according to a new report, Dietary Habits of the Irish Population, are an unhealthy weight with almost 25% being obese due to over consumption of foods that are high in fat, sugar and salt from the top level of...

Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: In order to give weight to the commitment of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to stamp out begging by way of penalties, which has been sought by this side of the House for some time, I ask the Taoiseach when we can expect the criminal justice (public order) (amendment) Bill. Strangely, this will be the first legislative update of such measures since the Famine.

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (26 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if discrimination on the grounds of physical disability is permitted in the recruitment of teachers in view of the fact that a person (details supplied) in County Longford who has a first class honours degree was offered a teaching position but had the job offer withdrawn when the school realised that the person has a disability;...

Order of Business (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: There has been a massive cut in the budgets and funding for our national heritage under the watch of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.

Order of Business (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: When will the national monuments Bill be published to address the dilapidated state of our national monuments across the country? When will the noise Bill to address noise pollution be published?

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: I welcome the Bill as Fine Gael supports any measure designed to support Ireland's environmental profile. Fine Gael has been more supportive of our environment than the Green Party has even been. The Green Party's policies have become diluted since it went into Government with the Fianna Fáil Party.

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: When I raised the issue of our national monuments earlier, the Minister for Finance did not know when the national monuments Bill could be taken. The Minister, Deputy Gormley, should be aware that a large number of our national monuments throughout the country are becoming dilapidated. He was in the Chamber when I put the question to the Minister for Finance. It is vital that this Bill be...

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: The conflict between ministerial grandeur and Green Party membership is played out in the State car allotment but across the board the exemption of the wealthy and well connected continues. Budget 2009 also saw the introduction of an air travel tax but it does not apply to executive Government jets. What impact will it have on this Government that such a tax, which is an ill-conceived and...

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: After all CO2 emissions do not differentiate on grounds of the importance or otherwise of the drivers or passengers. Any time the Minister, Deputy Gormley, uses his bicycle I am told two or three squad cars have to accompany him. What about the emissions caused by those cars?

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: I thank the Acting Chairman. I need protection from the withering Green Minister opposite.

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: Harsh measures by the Government did not affect State or foreign cars but rather private bus operators who had to comply with an EU directive which removed the excise duty on fuel used by this sector. This was an appalling blow to rural communities which do not have access to regular pubic transport. The Minister, Deputy Gormley, was to address this issue but has failed to do so. This...

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: There is a general neglect. Witnesses in several towns in my county have told me the water has been switched off because there is a very poor supply. Some of our water systems are badly contaminated and some of the bottled water that is served up and sold is also contaminated. The Minister has not addressed that. I would appreciate if the Minister would address those issues. Never mind...

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: What about the withering Greens?

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: I welcome this important Bill and I thank the Minister of State and my colleague Deputy Phil Hogan for allowing me to take it and for their help and co-operation. There is a public hunger for serious action to be taken on climate change and this Bill has climate change proofing built in.

Electoral Reform. (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: Question 3: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to amend electoral legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43223/08]

Electoral Reform. (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: Does the Minister intend to amend electoral legislation to allow civil servants to join political parties? The sinister development by the Green Party to target civil servants by inviting them to join its so-called supporters list is totally unacceptable. If Opposition parties tried to recruit civil servants, the Green Party would be first to cry foul. Does the Minister consider his...

Electoral Reform. (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: I am asking questions.

Electoral Reform. (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: I have a number of questions for which I want clear answers from the Minister.

Electoral Reform. (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: It is in the public arena.

Electoral Reform. (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: I want to quote the application to become a Green Party supporter.