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Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Drinking and socialising in country areas is an issue because it is becoming more and more restricted. The rural bus scheme is primarily a daytime scheme, providing access to banks, post offices, hospitals, chemists and retail outlets. It is obvious that Mr. McCarthy never lived in isolation in rural Ireland or he would not have threatened a vital lifeline for those who do. I hope he will...

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: I raised the possibility of providing a central rail link, linking towns in the midlands such as Athlone, Mullingar, Longford, Portlaoise, Roscommon, Cavan and Edgeworthstown. There could be spurs off this central line. It would improve the rail infrastructure for the entire midlands area. In addition to joining up Athlone to Mullingar, the central line would be of great benefit to schools...

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: I will wind up now. The proposed new licensing system states that Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann and Irish Rail are not subject to the new system as they come under the direct award contract. The Bill also allows the new national transport authority to renew contracts under direct award without being subject to the tendering process. This is unfair and no matter where one goes in Europe, one...

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for his patience.

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: I would like to have more time because I have much more to say on this subject.

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (10 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Question 326: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount of funding forwarded to a company (details supplied) from 1 January to 30 September 2009; the amount of a shortfall there is from his press statement announcement in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40457/09]

Written Answers — Property Rights: Property Rights (10 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Question 375: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the recourse persons (details supplied) in County Westmeath have in relation to a nuisance caused by a neighbour's tree and the root protruding and falling leaves of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40432/09]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (10 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Question 376: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the breakdown of the benefits to Longford County Council from the €100 million funding under the capital funding and remedial works scheme announced on 30 January 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40454/09]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (10 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Question 377: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the breakdown of the benefits to Westmeath County Council from the €100 million funding under the capital funding and remedial works scheme announced on 30 January 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40455/09]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (10 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Question 378: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of development contributions owed by developers to each local authority on 30 September 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40456/09]

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (10 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Question 379: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will allow farmers and others to continue to harvest turf for their own use in local bogs in counties Longford and Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40458/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (10 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Question 427: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Longford will receive area aid; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40452/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (10 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Question 428: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Longford will receive their area aid; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40453/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the steps she is taking to increase the uptake of family income supplement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40600/09]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (12 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: I wish to seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the threat to countrywide home ownership with the number of new mortgages given out in the third quarter falling again, a 56.4% decrease from the same period last year and a 4% reduction from the second quarter of this year. This is a worrying trend, combined as it is with a...

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: On the same issue——

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James Bannon: On the same issue——

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Am I not allowed to speak on the same issue?

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Am I not allowed to speak on the same issue? It is very important.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: On the same issue——