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Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (13 Apr 2011)

James Bannon: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding refugee status in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7914/11]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (13 Apr 2011)

James Bannon: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reasons the Health Service Executive proceeded with matters relating to the procurement of agency nurses without the involvement of the relevant unions, which is in direct contradiction of the public service agreement relating to procurement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7793/11]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (13 Apr 2011)

James Bannon: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the Health Service Executive gave a monopoly for the supply of agency nurses to a single company, which will not acknowledge, meet or negotiate with unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7794/11]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (13 Apr 2011)

James Bannon: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the Health Service Executive is acting in contravention of guidelines and refusing to attend the Labour Relations Commission as recommended by the implementation body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7796/11]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (13 Apr 2011)

James Bannon: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the Health Service Executive, in its quest to save money, is targeting lower-paid front-line service providers and not tackling the excessive salary levels of senior administrative and front-line personnel, which is to the detriment of health service provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7795/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (13 Apr 2011)

James Bannon: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7915/11]

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Apr 2011)

James Bannon: I believe that post offices could and should have a role to play in the future, including the provision of additional banking services. I remain committed to the future of An Post and post offices. The closure of many post offices over the past number of years has caused real anxiety among people living in the countryside. I am particularly concerned about the lack of joined-up thinking by...

Health Service Staff (12 Apr 2011)

James Bannon: I welcome the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Phil Hogan. I also thank the Ceann Comhairle for affording me time to discuss this important matter, namely the need for the Minister for Health and Children to outline his position on the issue of agency nurses, given the untenable cutbacks in the wages of such health care professionals and the abuses in the...

Health Service Staff (12 Apr 2011)

James Bannon: These ailments may not be life-threatening, but they are often the cause of people being unable to work which, in turn, places an economic burden on our already crumbling economy. Agency nurses are very much aware of the economic crisis, as most are struggling to survive and many of them are the only person in a family working and they pay taxes like everyone else. Does the Minster believe...

Health Service Staff (12 Apr 2011)

James Bannon: These nurses work alongside colleagues and perform the same duties and have the same responsibilities and level of accountability, yet they have no pension, sick pay or maternity leave entitlements. Now they do not even have a decent wage. I ask the Minister to bring to bear some logical thinking on the issue of the employment of nursing staff. I am certain that he cannot see any benefit...

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Apr 2011)

James Bannon: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this Bill which has far-reaching implications for the postal services. The legislation has two principal components: the deregulation of the protected segments of the postal market and the introduction of postal codes. These are necessary, long overdue but, nonetheless, welcome, provisions. While I recognise and accept the march of...

Schools Building Projects (5 Apr 2011)

James Bannon: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for affording me time to discuss this important matter. Also, I welcome the new Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills and I wish him the best of luck in his new portfolio. This matter concerns the need for the Minister to provide essential funding for a new school building for Curraghmore national school, Mullingar, County Westmeath,...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (30 Mar 2011)

James Bannon: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for a carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6087/11]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (30 Mar 2011)

James Bannon: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding a transfer in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6088/11]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (23 Mar 2011)

James Bannon: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford and their spouse with students at third level cannot receive tax relief on rents paid for these students, none of whom have grants, while any other couple paying rent can claim up to €4,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5494/11]

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (23 Mar 2011)

James Bannon: Question 65: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if all local authorities have complied with the requirements of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997, together with other relevant legislative procedures, measures and courses of action for dealing with anti-social behaviour in estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5524/11]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (23 Mar 2011)

James Bannon: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform his plans to re-instate gardaí engaged in the plain clothes anti-drugs squad in the Longford area, who were very successful in combating drugs in the county but were withdrawn by the previous Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5522/11]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (23 Mar 2011)

James Bannon: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform his plans to review Gardaí divisions, following the retrograde step by the previous Government, which resulted in the splitting of Longford/Westmeath and placing Longford in the Roscommon division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5523/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Mar 2011)

James Bannon: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding respite patients at a centre (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5493/11]

Road Traffic Bill 2011: Second Stage (23 Mar 2011)

James Bannon: I congratulate the Ceann Comhairle on his appointment and wish him well in his new role. I have no doubt that, with his vast experience, he will do the country proud. I also congratulate the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Varadkar, on his appointment and wish him every success in his new portfolio. I extend good wishes to all the Ministers and Ministers of State...