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Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)

James Bannon: The Taoiseach of this country is a disgrace to Europe.

Property Services (Regulation) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

James Bannon: Is the Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Deputy Calleary, taking the debate?

Property Services (Regulation) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

James Bannon: I concluded last night on the spectre of ghost estates, which are a blight on the landscape and a reminder that the Government is out of control and lacking accountability. Many suggestions have been made regarding what should be done with these estates, as well as the politicians and developers who were driven to such excesses of greed. On a positive note, I ask the Government to consider...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (9 Nov 2010)

James Bannon: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Finance if the purchaser of a new property, subject to section 23 or rural renewal scheme tax relief, at a current fire sale price, is entitled to the full scale previously sanctioned tax breaks, based on the original intended sale price, or is this adjusted down to reflect the reduction in the final and actual sale price, or if the original tax...

Property Services (Regulation) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (9 Nov 2010)

James Bannon: It is a miracle that this Bill has finally appeared in the House. Even in the context of the Government's track record, the length of time it has taken to appear and, worse still, the false starts that have been associated with it, have been unbelievable. It is unacceptable that such urgently needed legislation was delayed for five years. This view has been expressed by many bodies that...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (9 Nov 2010)

James Bannon: I seek the Adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national and local importance, namely, the shocking rise in the number of patients on trolleys in accident and emergency departments in the Midland Regional Hospital from a figure of four in October 2007 to 132 in the same month this year, which is potentially life-threatening and a health and safety hazard,...

Order of Business (9 Nov 2010)

James Bannon: Perhaps the Taoiseach, who, like me, is from a rural constituency, will provide an update on when the veterinary practices (amendment) Bill will be brought before the House. This is important legislation for the agriculture community. Farmers in the midlands region are putting considerable pressure on the Government to introduce the legislation. Will the Taoiseach provide an update on the...

Written Answers — On-farm Investment Schemes: On-farm Investment Schemes (4 Nov 2010)

James Bannon: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if there are plans to address outstanding young farmers' installation aid and farmer hardship cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40542/10]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (4 Nov 2010)

James Bannon: Question 212: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money paid to consultants in County Longford for studies and reports in the past five years; the benefits to the county; if these reports could have been prepared in-house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40739/10]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (4 Nov 2010)

James Bannon: Question 213: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money paid to consultants in County Westmeath for studies or reports in the past five years; the benefits to the county; if these reports could have been prepared in-house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40740/10]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Nov 2010)

James Bannon: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason an application for single farm payment had been delayed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40733/10]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Nov 2010)

James Bannon: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason an application for single farm payment had been delayed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40734/10]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (4 Nov 2010)

James Bannon: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the number of jobs created in the past 12 months by the Longford County Enterprise Board; the amounts allocated to support small business projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40735/10]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (4 Nov 2010)

James Bannon: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the amount of funding that will be paid out before the end of 2010 by Longford County Enterprise Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40737/10]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (4 Nov 2010)

James Bannon: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the number of jobs created in the past 12 months by the Westmeath County Enterprise Board; the amounts allocated to support small business projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40736/10]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (4 Nov 2010)

James Bannon: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the amount of funding that will be paid out before the end of 2010 by Westmeath County Enterprise Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40738/10]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (3 Nov 2010)

James Bannon: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath currently undertaking a training course which is due to end in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40525/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (3 Nov 2010)

James Bannon: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40527/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (3 Nov 2010)

James Bannon: Question 219: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding an application for Heritage Council funding on behalf of a group (details supplied); if he will advise on other heritage grants available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40526/10]

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

James Bannon: Why has the climate change Bill been put on the long finger yet again when farmers, motorists, home-owners and others are being penalised in order to meet our CO2 emission targets? Surely the Taoiseach would consider this important legislation and perhaps he could give us some indication as to when the climate change Bill will be brought in from the cold and addressed in the House.