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Order of Business (28 Sep 2011)

James Bannon: Can the Taoiseach give me a date for the much-needed Bill on the electoral commission? I understand Deputy Hogan has put a considerable amount of work into the Bill and I am personally interested in it. To safeguard electoral integrity, it is important that we have it as soon as possible.

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

James Bannon: Given that every Deputy and every county and region is anxiously watching developments at local health facilities, as I am doing with regard to the Midlands Regional Hospital in Mullingar, it is extremely important that the HSE governance Bill be expedited.

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

James Bannon: Can the Tánaiste be more specific than to say it will be published in 2012?

Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Sep 2011)

James Bannon: I welcome the Bill, which I see as a pro-farming initiative designed to allow the farming community, many of whom have been carrying out certain procedures over many years, to do so now without fear of prosecution. This is not to say I would in any way seek to interfere with the right to work and the payment of appropriate fees to veterinary surgeons. However, what all of us who work with...

Undocumented Irish in the United States (4 Oct 2011)

James Bannon: Question 96: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the level of dialogue taking place with all levels of the US political system and Government in support of the 50,000 undocumented Irish in America; if he will confirm that this is high on the political agenda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27259/11]

Vocational Education Committees (4 Oct 2011)

James Bannon: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me an opportunity to discuss this important topical issue, namely, the need for the Minister for Education and Skills to give urgent consideration to designating Longford as the headquarters of the amalgamated County Longford and County Westmeath vocational education committee. I welcome Deputy Troy's presence as I understand he made a strong case for...

Vocational Education Committees (4 Oct 2011)

James Bannon: I am delighted that Longford has all the infrastructure required. A broadband fibre ring passes in front of the administrative building. In addition, there has been significant capital investment in VEC infrastructure in Longford by the Department of Education and Skills in the past two years, which enables it to be a centre of excellence for a VEC headquarters. I hope the Minister will...

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

James Bannon: Judy is on the far side.

Written Answers — Non-Resident Companies: Non-Resident Companies (4 Oct 2011)

James Bannon: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding taking cash back to Ireland to invest in land in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford who has business interests in Uganda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27258/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (4 Oct 2011)

James Bannon: Question 432: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of undeclared properties on a county basis, identified under the non-principal private residence scheme, to 1 September 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27261/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (4 Oct 2011)

James Bannon: Question 608: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a definitive assessment of the future of Mullingar Regional Hospital, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27253/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (4 Oct 2011)

James Bannon: Question 609: To ask the Minister for Health if he will confirm or deny if the future of the 24-hour accident and emergency service at Mullingar Regional Hospital, County Westmeath is under threat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27254/11]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (4 Oct 2011)

James Bannon: Question 610: To ask the Minister for Health when it is planned to complete Phase 2B of Mullingar Regional Hospital, County Westmeath for which €57 million was ring-fenced in 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27255/11]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (4 Oct 2011)

James Bannon: Question 611: To ask the Minister for Health the plans he has to address the concerns of the inspector of mental health services who has described the built environment at St. Loman's Hospital, Mullingar, County Westmeath as very poor and has recommended the closure of three of the five wards at the hospital with a potential loss of 61 beds and highlighted an open drain in a toilet, peeling...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (4 Oct 2011)

James Bannon: Question 612: To ask the Minister for Health the measures that will be put in place to accommodate the patients who will be potentially without placement if three wards, comprising 61 beds, are closed at St. Loman's Hospital in Mullingar, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27257/11]

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (4 Oct 2011)

James Bannon: Question 656: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action he is taking to improve the structures in place to promote tourism, particularly with regard to the regional tourism boards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27260/11]

Leaders' Questions (5 Oct 2011)

James Bannon: Phone a friend.

Written Answers — Vocational Education Committees: Vocational Education Committees (11 Oct 2011)

James Bannon: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the relatively low rental cost of the Longford Vocational Education Committee, its central facilities, and its accessibility were taken into consideration in the locating of the headquarters of the newly amalgamated Longford and Westmeath VEC; if not, the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28684/11]

Written Answers — Vocational Education Committees: Vocational Education Committees (11 Oct 2011)

James Bannon: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason Longford was not designated as the headquarters of the merged Longford and Westmeath vocational education committees, in view of the considerable investment made in its facilities by him, over the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28685/11]

Written Answers — Vocational Education Committees: Vocational Education Committees (11 Oct 2011)

James Bannon: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on Longford Vocational Education Committee as a sub-office should it not be possible to redeploy all staff to Mullingar, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28686/11]