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Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: It is 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: God help us.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Does the Tánaiste realise that she has treated the people of this country with contempt this morning with her replies?

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Of course. I am coming to it. The Tánaiste stated that it is not possible at this stage to state when the eligibility for health and personal social services Bill will be brought before the House. This concerns all the citizens of the midlands who have been treated by phantom consultants for the past six months——

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: ——in Longford-Westmeath General Hospital.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Nurses and staff are being withdrawn from the hospital without any consultation whatever with the management of the hospital. It is a disgrace.

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James Bannon: On another issue?

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: On another issue——

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Very much so. I had friends from the United States visiting Ireland last week. They had much interest in our heritage and culture and visited many of our monuments throughout the length and breadth of Ireland. They said it was a sham and a shame the way our national monuments have been allowed to deteriorate in this country.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: When the Government announced its budget it cut 40% from the monument budget.

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James Bannon: May I ask about legislation?

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James Bannon: I am allowed to pose a question on legislation.

Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: I ask the Tánaiste when the monuments Bill will come before the House. That is legislation.

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (12 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Question 27: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her views on publication of the research report entitled Issues and Challenges in the Recruitment and Selection of Immigrant Workers in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40888/09]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (17 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the dates that the Cabinet committee established to consider recommendations arising out of the linguistic study of the usage of the Irish language in the Gaeltacht has met since it was established. [41580/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (17 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to ensure that an organisation (details supplied), which has already received a 3% cut in State funding in the past year, will not suffer further cutbacks in budget 2010 as this co-funded service is essential to those who suffer from this disease; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41526/09]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (17 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Question 470: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason the employment of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath, who has worked as a special needs assistant for the past ten years, has been terminated on the pretext that he or she is not qualified, despite doing all relevant courses and having extensive experience; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: The Green Ministers appear to be suffering from some sort of colour blindness.

Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: I have a question that is very important for the environment. I am pushing for the forestry (amendment) Bill, which is long overdue, to be brought before the House. I cannot see why the Greens are not pushing for this. Ireland lags behind every other European country in forestation. This should be a priority and I am disappointed that the Greens do not come into the House to push their...