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Order of Business (30 Apr 2015)

James Bannon: -----despite less funding and fewer staff. Our objective is to overhaul radically our health system.

Order of Business (30 Apr 2015)

James Bannon: When can we expect to see the health reform Bill come before the House?

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (6 May 2015)

James Bannon: 87. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a disability allowance will be paid to a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17500/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (12 May 2015)

James Bannon: The Deputy set up the HSE.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (12 May 2015)

James Bannon: The Deputy is not listening.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (12 May 2015)

James Bannon: Why did Deputy Martin not hold Fianna Fáil to account-----

Order of Business (12 May 2015)

James Bannon: Critical to the development and success of rural Ireland, including the midlands, is a good quality and reliable road network. The upgrading of our transport is key to delivering regional jobs and encouraging companies to locate west of Dublin. When can we expect to see the Roads (Amendment) Bill? This Bill will provide for the transfer of responsibility for certain national roads and...

Order of Business (13 May 2015)

James Bannon: This shows how weak is the Opposition.

Order of Business (13 May 2015)

James Bannon: The Taoiseach saw-----

Order of Business (13 May 2015)

James Bannon: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. The Taoiseach saw first-hand the great work undertaken by the traditional skills project in Longford which delivered trainees with skills related to the protection of our heritage and the refurbishment of St. Mel's Cathedral in Longford, which is due to be rededicated this Sunday.

Order of Business (13 May 2015)

James Bannon: St. Mel's is a flagship for achievements. We should be continuing to encourage people to upskilll. When will the apprenticeship Bill come before the House? It is a very important Bill on training people in new skills.

Independent Planning Regulator: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (13 May 2015)

James Bannon: I welcome the Minister. It is often forgotten that the first victims of bad planning are people. Planning and all of the regulations and laws involved with it is a very important issue. During my 19 years on Longford County Council, I have seen countless examples of bad planning in my native county and throughout the wider midlands region. During the past two decades, the planning system...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (13 May 2015)

James Bannon: 143. To ask the Minister for Health when an operation will be provided by the Ear Nose and Throat Department in the Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore in County Offaly, in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18709/15]

Order of Business (14 May 2015)

James Bannon: Right across the country, the electoral register continues to cause serious problems, particularly for individuals voting in both elections and referenda. They find that their names are missing on the register although they have lived in an area all their lives. There are incorrect names on the register and people who are deceased for three or four years. This is not good enough.

Order of Business (14 May 2015)

James Bannon: The establishment of an electoral commission needs to be fast-tracked. This was promised in the programme for Government. The Electoral Commission Bill, No. 84, is to provide for the establishment of an electoral commission. Can that be fast-tracked?

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Microenterprise Loan Fund Applications (19 May 2015)

James Bannon: 175. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the reason a small business (details supplied) in County Longford was not eligible for micro-finance scheme funding to support the creation of 22 jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19613/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (26 May 2015)

James Bannon: 371. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason entitlement payments have not been issued to date in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford for 2013 and 2014 under the single payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19908/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (26 May 2015)

James Bannon: 615. To ask the Minister for Health if an early appointment will be arranged at Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital, Dublin 11, in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford in view of the fact that the person's circumstances are deemed urgent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19904/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (26 May 2015)

James Bannon: 616. To ask the Minister for Health if an early appointment will be arranged at the Mater Hospital, Dublin 7, in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford in view of the fact that the person's circumstances are deemed urgent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19905/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Litter Pollution Legislation (26 May 2015)

James Bannon: 927. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will review the Litter Pollution Acts 1997 to 2009, which disallow rural businesses from erecting temporary signage on their premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19910/15]