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Registration of Lobbying Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

James Bannon: I am pleased to have the chance to contribute to the debate this evening. Back in October 2012, I asked the Taoiseach when we would be given a date for the introduction of this Bill. The response was that it was not possible to indicate at that time. Therefore, I am glad to see that the Bill has been published and that I am getting a chance to speak about it nearly two years later. I...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (1 Oct 2014)

James Bannon: 133. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on the progress of a passport application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37221/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Better Energy Homes Scheme Applications (1 Oct 2014)

James Bannon: 190. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the provisions that may be made in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford whose application for the better energy homes scheme was not processed as a result of the contractor being removed from the approved list. [37222/14]

Sixth Report of the Constitutional Convention - Blasphemy: Statements (2 Oct 2014)

James Bannon: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, and congratulate him on being appointed to his new portfolio. Since this Government came to power in March 2011, we have shown a clear desire and commitment towards constitutional reform. Indeed, the Government has already instigated a considerable amount of such reform. Since our first two referenda in October...

Order of Business (7 Oct 2014)

James Bannon: By acknowledging the central role the Garda Síochána has played in providing security to the State and the people of Ireland since its foundation, there is much public concern about our bail laws and the number of people who commit crime a second and third time while out on bail. This undermines public confidence in the system. When will the bail Bill be introduced to improve the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: National Internship Scheme Placements (7 Oct 2014)

James Bannon: 139. To ask the Minister for Social Protection to set out her plans to review the claim of widespread use of the JobBridge activation measure to fill essential posts in the education system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38201/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Laundering (7 Oct 2014)

James Bannon: 148. To ask the Minister for Finance to set down the timeframe for his Department to carry out random checks to monitor the standard of petrol and diesel being sold at various outlets throughout the country; and if it has been brought to his attention that an increasing numbers of car owners are encountering serious problems with their vehicle engines. [38301/14]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Personnel Data (7 Oct 2014)

James Bannon: 255. To ask the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Permanent Defence Forces personnel in Custume Barracks, Athlone, County Westmeath and the envisaged recruited numbers there following the next round of recruitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38273/14]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (7 Oct 2014)

James Bannon: 256. To ask the Minister for Defence the total amount spent by his Department upgrading and improving facilities at Custume Barracks, Athlone, County Westmeath following the closure of Connolly Barracks, County Longford in 2008 to accommodate Permanent Defence Forces personnel from both barracks in Longford and Mullingar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38274/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (7 Oct 2014)

James Bannon: 393. To ask the Minister for Health if an early date may be arranged or agreed at either Mullingar, Tullamore or a Dublin hospital for glaucoma treatment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38270/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (7 Oct 2014)

James Bannon: 394. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite the issuing of a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38279/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (7 Oct 2014)

James Bannon: 399. To ask the Minister for Health if an early appointment date will be agreed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38292/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Data (7 Oct 2014)

James Bannon: 509. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of teaching posts that are being funded in primary, secondary, vocational, community and comprehensive schools in counties Longford and Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38182/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (7 Oct 2014)

James Bannon: 510. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of special needs assistant posts being funded in schools in counties Longford and Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38183/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments Data (7 Oct 2014)

James Bannon: 511. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of pupils attending primary and post-primary in counties Longford and Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38184/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Broadband Service Provision (7 Oct 2014)

James Bannon: 512. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress being made in providing all primary and post-primary schools in counties Longford and Westmeath with high-speed broadband; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38202/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (7 Oct 2014)

James Bannon: 577. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he will proceed to roll out high speed rural broadband network scheme that was announced in April 2014; the timeframe in which this scheme will be rolled out to a company (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38165/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (7 Oct 2014)

James Bannon: 611. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide funding to upgrade the N55 national secondary road from Ballymahon to Granard, County Longford as large stretches of the roadway are dangerous and inadequate for the large volumes of traffic using it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38300/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Payments (7 Oct 2014)

James Bannon: 616. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will receive payment under the cessation of turf cutting scheme; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38215/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hedge Cutting Season (7 Oct 2014)

James Bannon: 617. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will extend the period for hedge cutting to coincide with other EU countries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38236/14]