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Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (7 Oct 2015)

James Bannon: The funding system is flawed and out of sync with construction costs. When a small rural school faces a shortfall of €62,000, something is wrong with the system. As construction has started at the school and is moving along steadily, time is against the school and the community in Drumlish. It is important that we bridge the gap of €62,000 and secure the extension. I welcome...

Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (7 Oct 2015)

James Bannon: I have always found the Minister to be helpful and supportive in addressing shortfalls. I do not doubt that the same will be the case with St. Mary's school in Drumlish. I thank the Minister of State for taking this debate. St. Mary's is an example of a rural school that is doing well and surviving in tough times. It should be held up as an example of how rural schools should be run....

Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (7 Oct 2015)

James Bannon: I compliment the schools' teachers.

Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (7 Oct 2015)

James Bannon: I also compliment the board of management and staff of St. Mary's in Drumlish.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Applications (7 Oct 2015)

James Bannon: 167. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress regarding a new school (details supplied) in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34893/15]

Financial Resolutions 2016 - Budget Statement 2016 (13 Oct 2015)

James Bannon: Fianna Fáil did not answer that one.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (13 Oct 2015)

James Bannon: 15. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will ensure that a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be awarded a disability allowance, as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35353/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (13 Oct 2015)

James Bannon: 19. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application for a carer's allowance to a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35386/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Applications (13 Oct 2015)

James Bannon: 25. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford is not entitled to the over 80 allowance as the person is a qualified adult on a spouse's State pension (contributory); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35483/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (13 Oct 2015)

James Bannon: 252. To ask the Minister for Health if he will arrange to have an application for a medical card by a person (details supplied) in County Longford reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35374/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (13 Oct 2015)

James Bannon: 256. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35388/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (13 Oct 2015)

James Bannon: 257. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an over-80 discretionary medical card for a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35389/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (13 Oct 2015)

James Bannon: 451. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding broadband in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35357/15]

Order of Business (14 Oct 2015)

James Bannon: Deputy Ó Snodaigh will be glad to know that the Minister for Education and Skills is opening the largest rural school-----

Order of Business (14 Oct 2015)

James Bannon: -----in the midlands tomorrow, in Edgeworthstown-----

Order of Business (14 Oct 2015)

James Bannon: -----with funding provided by this Government. In order that people are fully prepared for the new job opportunities in our improving economy can the Taoiseach update us on the status of the apprenticeship Bill? I have raised this issue before in the House.

Order of Business (20 Oct 2015)

James Bannon: Scrap and precious metal thieves are roaming the countryside, and I have been a victim of them. This crime is fuelled by a no-questions-asked industry. Dealers who offer cash for metal must be made accountable. Can we expect any legislation to eradicate those sneak thieves?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (20 Oct 2015)

James Bannon: 240. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will prioritise the bringing forward of an appointment in respect of an appeal for a person (details supplied) in County Longford for a primary medical certificate disabled drivers-passengers tax concessions scheme 1994. [36588/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (20 Oct 2015)

James Bannon: 517. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Longford, who has been waiting on the public list for over two years, can have a back disc operation done privately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36561/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (20 Oct 2015)

James Bannon: 518. To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine and expedite an application for a full medical card by persons (details supplied) in County Longford, as all information has been submitted three times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36562/15]