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Order of Business (20 Feb 2014)

James Bannon: You are out of order completely today, a Cheann Comhairle.

Order of Business (20 Feb 2014)

James Bannon: You are losing your cool. Keep your hair on.

Order of Business (20 Feb 2014)

James Bannon: I inquired about the Higher Education Authority Bill.

Order of Business (20 Feb 2014)

James Bannon: We need hearing aids for many people in this House.

Business of Dáil (4 Mar 2014)

James Bannon: The Deputy should go back to his brother.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Payments (4 Mar 2014)

James Bannon: 174. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason carer's allowance was only granted for a four and a half week period after the death of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10530/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (4 Mar 2014)

James Bannon: 351. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the delay in issuing single farm payments and disadvantaged area aid payments for 2012 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10778/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (11 Mar 2014)

James Bannon: 394. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11926/14]

Order of Business (13 Mar 2014)

James Bannon: Given the level of crime and corruption hitting the headlines on a daily basis, particularly in respect of the white-collar sector, when can we expect the criminal justice (corruption) Bill to come before the House?

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (13 Mar 2014)

James Bannon: I will share time with Deputy Coffey. Another Deputy is due to arrive as well, but I am uncertain. I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to contribute to this debate. Ireland has moved on much in the three years since the Government came to power, but there is always room for improvement. The Government's plan is to get our country back to work and on track. We are starting to...

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (13 Mar 2014)

James Bannon: We must consider the legislation governing driving instructors. There should be a greater emphasis on showing respect for other road users instead of getting clients over the hurdle of passing tests. When a driver in the US is about to reach disqualification stage, he or she must undertake a training and driving test programme. This is something that should be considered for Ireland, as it...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (25 Mar 2014)

James Bannon: 385. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason an application to have a reader for the leaving certificate was denied in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford even though the person had been granted a reader for the junior certificate. [13903/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (25 Mar 2014)

James Bannon: 585. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on proposed additional funding to purchase the motte in Granard and bring it into public ownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13101/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (25 Mar 2014)

James Bannon: As her constituency colleague, I also wish to sympathise with her family. I knew Nicky all my life and we contested many elections together in the same party. I always found her to be a true lady who was very committed to her constituents. Not alone has her family suffered a major loss, but so too have the people of the entire midlands. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Canal By-laws and Naomh Éanna: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Mar 2014)

James Bannon: I welcome the officials from Waterways Ireland and the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland and thank them for their comprehensive presentations. The canals have been a recreational amenity for people for decades and it is important that they are kept open, accessible and usable for everyone. We do not want the introduction of by-laws to result in their closure or a prohibition on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Canal By-laws and Naomh Éanna: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Mar 2014)

James Bannon: We do not want an "us and them" attitude to develop. There is a need for Waterways Ireland to provide this information to people who perceive the canal to be part of their heritage. The way in which information has been disseminated to date has not been great. There is a great deal of anxiety, fear and annoyance throughout the country in respect of what is going to happen as a result of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Enterprises (26 Mar 2014)

James Bannon: 151. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding entitlements purchased through an auctioneer in April 2013 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; if he will examine and clarify same in respect of this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14240/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (1 Apr 2014)

James Bannon: 247. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation following his visit to Longford town late last year if he will provide an update on his efforts to create new jobs in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15213/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (1 Apr 2014)

James Bannon: 248. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he raised the issue of Longford-Westmeath's high unemployment rate with IDA Ireland and, if so, the measures it plans to improve the employment situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15238/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (1 Apr 2014)

James Bannon: 249. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will target assistance towards the small and medium enterprises sector in Longford-Westmeath for job creation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15248/14]