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Order of Business (19 Sep 2013)

James Bannon: Nobody can dispute the fact that various tribunals, although costly, exposed a web of corruption in planning taking in developers, bankers, council officials etc. We have had legislation on the clár for some time in the form of a planning Bill that should implement the recommendations of the Mahon tribunal report. When will it come before the Dáil?

Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Sep 2013)

James Bannon: In my contribution last evening I spoke about the possible massive impact the proposed industrial turbines might have. It is a highly controversial issue in the midlands. Those corporations which have the contract to try to build these wind turbines will in the next few weeks begin a public consultation process in an attempt to allay people's concerns about the plan for their lands. It has...

Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Sep 2013)

James Bannon: There is an urgent need for innovative proposals to counteract the neglect of smaller counties such as Longford by State agencies, particularly IDA Ireland, especially given the increasing number of people on the live register and the loss of economic stability in the region arising from the closure of several industries and businesses. Ireland has gone through a raft of changes in the last...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (1 Oct 2013)

James Bannon: 634. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he proposes to lift the HGV toll on the M4 for one month to encourage motorway use in the interest of public safety and avoid damage to the regional roads network. [40671/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Commercial Rates Issues (1 Oct 2013)

James Bannon: 467. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when he will introduce new legislation to prevent councils from hiking up rates that are increasingly shutting down small businesses and putting families out of work (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40661/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Management and Operation of Housing Associations: Discussion (1 Oct 2013)

James Bannon: I, too, welcome the witnesses to today's meeting. I welcome also that the regulatory body will provide support and assurances to the sector and its many partners. Mr. Ó Lionáin might elaborate on the voluntary codes which will set out the basic principles in relation to financial management and good governance etc.. He might also outline what problems and disadvantages are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Management and Operation of Housing Associations: Discussion (1 Oct 2013)

James Bannon: I asked about the problems and disadvantages associated with voluntary housing.

Order of Business (2 Oct 2013)

James Bannon: The arts have the power to broaden and enrich the lives of many people and contribute to the tourism product and the economy in this country. As we all know, there are artefacts, pieces and monuments belonging to certain areas and museum in warehouses up and down the country-----

Order of Business (2 Oct 2013)

James Bannon: -----that would serve better if they were back in their local communities, on display, enhancing the tourism product in their particular areas.

Order of Business (2 Oct 2013)

James Bannon: When can we expect the galleries Bill or the national cultural institutions Bill to come before the House?

Order of Business (3 Oct 2013)

James Bannon: The many problems associated with alcohol are well reported in the media, such as the clogging up of accident and emergency units in our hospitals, suicide, physical harm, murder and self-harm that people impose upon themselves.

Order of Business (3 Oct 2013)

James Bannon: When will the public health (alcohol) Bill be brought before the House? It is important that this is speeded up.

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2013)

James Bannon: I welcome the Minister to the House and, like my colleagues, I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Freedom of Information Bill 2013. As many Members have said, this is a very important Bill which seeks to restore the FOI legislation to its pre-2003 state and to extend its remit to the vast majority of public bodies. Under the 2011 programme for Government this Government committed to...

Order of Business (8 Oct 2013)

James Bannon: A highly emotive and controversial issue across the midlands currently is that of industrial wind turbines. In recent months, there has been a series of public meetings which politicians from all political parties have attended. We are told continually that we are still operating under the 2006 guidelines introduced by Fianna Fáil when in government. A number of Bills are pending.

Order of Business (8 Oct 2013)

James Bannon: I did not interrupt the Deputy when he was speaking.

Order of Business (8 Oct 2013)

James Bannon: He should please have the manners afforded to him.

Order of Business (8 Oct 2013)

James Bannon: Two Bills are pending. The first is the Geothermal Energy Development Bill and the second is the EirGrid Bill. A third Bill, a Private Members' Bill, has been brought forward by my constituency colleague, Deputy Penrose, to deal with this issue. Is there any possibility those Bills will be taken in the near future? At every meeting we attend, there is a call from the public for a...

Order of Business (8 Oct 2013)

James Bannon: -----and for our tourism industry. There are also health implications associated with this.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Location of Wind Turbines: Discussion (8 Oct 2013)

James Bannon: Wind energy is a topical, controversial and emotive issue across the north midlands, particularly in County Westmeath. Like our friends before us, I am in favour of the development of alternative and renewable energy resources, which is to be welcomed. There is an abundance of available renewable energy that has yet to be properly harnessed. My question concerns the existing guidelines....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Location of Wind Turbines: Discussion (8 Oct 2013)

James Bannon: Regarding the employment opportunities that will be created, the figure of 55,000 jobs that is bandied around, we are told that the industrial development authority, IDA is very much in support of this. Have the witnesses made contact with the IDA on its claims that this number of jobs will be created?