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Order of Business (10 Oct 2013)

James Bannon: It will give Deputy Ó Snodaigh time to roll out the ink cartridges.

Forestry Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2013)

James Bannon: I welcome the new Minister of State, Deputy Tom Hayes, to the House. I am delighted he has ensured that the Government reversed the decision of the previous government to sell Coillte or our forests. That is very much appreciated. That was the previous Government's policy and it was agreed with the troika.

Forestry Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2013)

James Bannon: The Deputy need not laugh. It is a fact and I know the truth hurts him a great deal.

Forestry Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2013)

James Bannon: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Forestry Bill 2013 which seeks to update existing forestry law. Forestry is vital to the livelihoods of many farmers across the country, particularly in the midlands. Priorities in the forestry sector on economic, agricultural and environmental grounds have changed significantly since the Forestry Act 1946. Forestry premiums and grants provide...

Leaders' Questions (16 Oct 2013)

James Bannon: Find the bodies you buried.

Order of Business (16 Oct 2013)

James Bannon: We have the largest binge drinking population in Europe-----

Order of Business (16 Oct 2013)

James Bannon: -----and there is a huge increase in below cost selling and in the number of outlets selling cheap alcohol. This is very harmful to people's health. When can we expect the Public Health (Alcohol Labelling Provisions) Bill to be brought to the House? It is urgent.

Order of Business (17 Oct 2013)

James Bannon: Has Deputy Martin washed out his ears after 14 years?

Leaders' Questions (22 Oct 2013)

James Bannon: The Deputy is anti-rural.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (22 Oct 2013)

James Bannon: 580. To ask the Minister for Health if a medical card will be reissued as a matter of urgency in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford [44707/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 Oct 2013)

James Bannon: 591. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to eliminate the backlog of patients attending the eye clinic in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44783/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultants Recruitment (22 Oct 2013)

James Bannon: 594. To ask the Minister for Health when the ophthalmologist, who has retired from their post at the clinic, will be replaced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44891/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (23 Oct 2013)

James Bannon: 206. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will receive an appointment at St. James's Hospital for an urgent bypass operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44936/13]

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2013)

James Bannon: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013. My first thoughts are for the people who are, unfortunately, affected by some sections of this Bill. I empathise with them, particularly our elderly. While we go through the motions and debate this Bill, there is a sense that we are standing here with our hands tied behind our backs, bowing towards Europe or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (5 Nov 2013)

James Bannon: 1061. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Longford will be allowed any benefit towards the cost of a neurological appointment in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45894/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (5 Nov 2013)

James Bannon: 1062. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Longford will be allowed any benefit towards the cost of a neurological appointment in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45895/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (5 Nov 2013)

James Bannon: 1097. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath has been refused a primary care certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46150/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (5 Nov 2013)

James Bannon: 1117. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding an urgent hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46228/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (5 Nov 2013)

James Bannon: 1118. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding an urgent hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46231/13]

Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

James Bannon: The public is expecting the establishment of a delivery unit to oversee improvements in key areas of the Oireachtas, change the management structure of the Oireachtas Service and show evidence that the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission is better equipped to deliver reform of this institution.