Results 4,021-4,040 of 7,604 for speaker:James Bannon

Electoral Reform. (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: "Money raised through this list will go towards party development and election campaigns."

Electoral Reform. (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: What else is a supporter other than an active party member helping towards the election of party members? This is factual information. The Minister has publicly and blatantly invited impartial civil servants to become members of a political party——

Electoral Reform. (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: ——in everything but name.

Electoral Reform. (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: Of course I have a question.

Electoral Reform. (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: I think the Minister is on a very slippery slope here. This is in the public interest. The Green Party could be putting public——

Electoral Reform. (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: By his statements and by what he has said. The Minister would be putting public servants' jobs in danger if they were seen to be associating with political parties.

Electoral Reform. (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: Fionán Sheehan had an article in the Irish Independent on 11 November on this issue.

Electoral Reform. (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: I want the Minister to clarify this matter to the House. He has not done so to date.

Electoral Reform. (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: The Minister cannot fudge this issue.

Environmental Policy. (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: Question 5: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has taken into consideration the concerns of people who might have medical problems if exposed solely to the new generation of energy efficient bulbs; if he has addressed concerns regarding the disposal of CFL light bulbs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43225/08]

Environmental Policy. (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: What plans has the Minister to address the concerns among the public that the banning of traditional light bulbs could have a detrimental effect on health? What medical advice has he sought or received on this matter? CFLs contain mercury and particular care must be taken not to break them. We banned mercury thermometers and barometers some years ago. Now, the Minister is re-introducing...

Environmental Policy. (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: I am sure the Minister is aware that mercury poses a strong health hazard. We replaced mercury thermometers on health grounds. Are we not placing young children in danger of greater mercury exposer from these bulbs? The instructions for coping with broken CFL bulbs amount to dealing with a major incident. I question whether they are an environmental bonus or a retrograde step and another...

Environmental Policy. (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: I hype nothing.

Environmental Policy. (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: The Minister poses health hazards to the general public every time we get up since he took over the portfolio.

Radon Gas. (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: Radon gas——

Radon Gas. (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: ——is a cancer causing gas, the second most important cause of lung cancer in the country. It can be relatively inexpensive to control. Worryingly——

Radon Gas. (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: ——the Department has no specific budget to control radon emissions and I want the Minister to elaborate on that. Ireland has the sixth highest radon level——

Radon Gas. (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: ——according to the World Health Organisation.

Radon Gas. (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: This is very serious and must be dealt with.

Radon Gas. (27 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: I would ask a question if the Leas-Cheann Comhairle gave me a little time.