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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Staff Recruitment (26 May 2015)

James Bannon: 940. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of applications for funding to replace retired staff or recruit new staff at Longford County Council, that have been received and approved in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19973/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (27 May 2015)

James Bannon: 100. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the process a person (details supplied) in County Longford should follow in relation to the Irish short-stay visa waiver programme. [20898/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 May 2015)

James Bannon: 140. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (detail supplied) in County Longford will be called for an urgent medical procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20897/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 May 2015)

James Bannon: 141. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath can have a medical operation brought forward, in order to reduce the considerable pain the person is currently in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20900/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (27 May 2015)

James Bannon: 170. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a person (details supplied) in County Longford will receive a full grant under the Student Universal Support Ireland scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20899/15]

Order of Business (28 May 2015)

James Bannon: The Deputy has agreed to withdraw it.

Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)

James Bannon: I thank the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for staying in the Chamber throughout the debate on the sale of Aer Lingus. He has listened to every point of view on the matter. A number of Deputies noted the absence of Fianna Fáil Members from the House. After three or four hours of debate, I welcome Deputy Dooley back to the Chamber.

Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)

James Bannon: I recently read the report of the Government steering group on the State's minority shareholding. The IAG offer price is an acceptable one and if the proposed sale goes ahead I believe some of the funds raised should be redistributed to our smaller airports and airfields. An example of a regional airfield with excellent potential is Abbeyshrule airstrip in County Longford, which has been in...

Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)

James Bannon: Recently we had the outstanding news that Center Parcs is planning to establish a new holiday resort in Newcastle Woods, County Longford. Not only will this project provide 1,700 new jobs but it will also offer an opportunity to create a valuable infrastructure development for the midlands by expanding the Abbeyshrule airstrip. At a time when we are trying to attract foreign visitors via...

Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)

James Bannon: I have been involved with the drive to expand the capacity of Abbeyshrule airstrip for many years. A feasibility study of the airfield was carried out in recent years, which indicated that an extension to the existing runway could turn the airfield into a commercial hub for the entire region. Like the west, Limerick, Cork and Dublin, we need an airport in the midlands.

Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)

James Bannon: It has been on the agenda of former taoisigh for years. In one of his party's manifestos, the former Taoiseach, Albert Reynolds, promised to develop Abbeyshrule airfield. The poor man has passed away and may his soul rest in peace. However, very little happened to develop that airfield, even during Mr. Reynolds' years as Minister for Industry and Commerce and later as Taoiseach. The site...

Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)

James Bannon: -----but we need a little action as we go forward.

Leaders' Questions (9 Jun 2015)

James Bannon: Listen to the banker.

Draft Commission of Investigation (Certain matters concerning transactions entered into by IBRC) Order 2015: Motion (9 Jun 2015)

James Bannon: Discussion in this House so far has been limited on the matter and therefore I am very pleased that we now have the opportunity to debate properly the commission of investigation into IBRC. This commission of investigation has dominated the national airwaves, print and social media in recent weeks. I firmly believe that the Government's recent decision to establish a full commission of...

Draft Commission of Investigation (Certain matters concerning transactions entered into by IBRC) Order 2015: Motion (9 Jun 2015)

James Bannon: The Government embarked on the long road of reducing the costly legacy of Fianna Fáil, whose members buried their heads in the sand, as the Deputies opposite are trying to do again, about the nationalised Anglo Irish bank. Fianna Fáil Deputies have the neck to try to accuse the Government of not being close enough to IBRC and its workings. I am astonished by their short memories,...

Draft Commission of Investigation (Certain matters concerning transactions entered into by IBRC) Order 2015: Motion (9 Jun 2015)

James Bannon: I listened to Deputies Keaveney and Creighton speak about the arrogance of the Government.

Draft Commission of Investigation (Certain matters concerning transactions entered into by IBRC) Order 2015: Motion (9 Jun 2015)

James Bannon: The Deputies forgot to bring a mirror to the Chamber to take a look at themselves as they are probably the two most arrogant people on the globe. It is a matter of public interest that taxpayers learn the full details of the transactions that were undertaken on their behalf by IBRC. The damage done by the toxic banks will take many years to undo. The Minister for Finance summed up the...

Draft Commission of Investigation (Certain matters concerning transactions entered into by IBRC) Order 2015: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jun 2015)

James Bannon: The Deputy knows all about it.

Order of Business (10 Jun 2015)

James Bannon: In the absence of employment opportunities in rural areas, the Minister last year announced the Action Plan for Jobs for the regions. It is important that we continually encourage people to upskill and be prepared for new opportunities in the regions.

Order of Business (10 Jun 2015)

James Bannon: When will the apprenticeship Bill be brought before the House?