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Order of Business (10 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: -----there are 28 houses occupied, but only two households have been registered.

Order of Business (10 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: On the electoral commission Bill-----

Order of Business (10 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: -----I ask the Taoiseach when this Bill will be published.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Operation (10 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: 206. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on extending the length of a community employment scheme in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6114/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (10 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: 338. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps in place to refuse the right of citizens from other European Union member states, with serious criminal records, from entering and remaining here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5693/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: European Criminal Records Information System (10 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: 356. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide details of the memorandum of understanding or co-operation on information sharing arrangements, with regard to the criminal records of persons from other European Union countries and beyond; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5926/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services Provision (10 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: 445. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a commitment that the accident and emergency services at the Midland Regional Hospital, County Westmeath, will not be downgraded during the construction of the new accident and emergency department, but will be enhanced when the new €6 million department is fully operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5888/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (10 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: 446. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to further extend eligibility for medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5889/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Transport Provision (10 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: 447. To ask the Minister for Health the consideration being given to addressing the transportation issues that have arisen for patients in counties Longford and Westmeath who have to attend hospitals in the Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5890/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passports Data (10 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: 487. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of new passports issued to foreign nationals; the number of requests from foreign nationals to remain here, for the years 2012, 2013 and 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5704/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (10 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: 523. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the Student Universal Support Ireland application grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford. [5870/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Pyrite Remediation Programme: Pyrite Resolution Board (10 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: I welcome Mr. O'Connor and his personnel to the meeting. This problem has been ongoing for the past number of years. A number of homes throughout the country are affected. It is a problem more prevalent in some counties than others. Are the local authorities still involved in testing of infill materials used in the construction of houses? It is important that they are if we are to ensure...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Pyrite Remediation Programme: Pyrite Resolution Board (10 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: Will this ensure similar problems will not arise in the future?

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on this legislation. It was interesting to hear my colleague on the other side of the House, Deputy Boyd Barrett, talking about energy co-operatives. That form of co-operation exists within every parish in the country, in particular in rural areas. People are involved in tidy town committees and development committees, for example. They are...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: -----since it took office. All one needs to do is to look at the CAP funding package introduced by this Government last year which includes a fund of €12.5 billion for farming. Farmers have been encouraged with attractive grants to grow and plant trees. Throughout my political career, both as a county councillor and as a Member of this House, I have always had a special interest...

Child Care: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: Blessed art men among women.

Child Care: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: As I have only a few minutes to make my contribution, I would like to make just one point. As a voluntary board member of Legan Community Childcare in my home parish of Legan, I see first-hand the importance of child care services that are provided in rural Ireland, particularly in Longford-Westmeath. Only last week there was a two-page supplement in the Westmeath Examiner outlining the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (11 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: 83. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a single farm payment scheme payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6299/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Future of Higher Education: Discussion (11 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: I am sorry for being late to the meeting. My question is associated with the topic being discussed. I welcome the representatives. Without wishing to take from the wonderful contribution to education made by Athlone Institute of Technology, AIT - the college is very proactive in the development of the midlands and has been working very actively with companies and businesses in the area to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Future of Higher Education: Discussion (11 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: I cannot let the opportunity pass.