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Order of Business (17 Feb 2010)

James Bannon: I wish to raise-----

Order of Business (17 Feb 2010)

James Bannon: It appears that this part of the Chamber is something of a blind spot. No one seems to be able to see us, even during votes.

Order of Business (17 Feb 2010)

James Bannon: In light of the appalling hardship being experienced by many low-income families and lone parents, why have the heads of the social welfare lone parent and other low income families reform Bill not been published? If the legislation was introduced, it would give effect to the proposals to support lone parents that arose on foot of the relevant discussion paper. There is a degree of urgency...

Order of Business (17 Feb 2010)

James Bannon: The Taoiseach did not reply to my question.

Leaders' Questions (17 Feb 2010)

James Bannon: When Deputy Dermot Ahern is on the backbenches-----

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (16 Feb 2010)

James Bannon: Question 533: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding that is to be provided to Westmeath County Council for the upgrading of the water supply to areas (details supplied) in that county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7985/10]

Written Answers — Third Level Participation: Third Level Participation (16 Feb 2010)

James Bannon: Question 612: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will give an assurance that his recent statement in relation to attracting more foreign students to our universities will not impact adversely on applications from students here, particularly those returning to third level due to lack of employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7986/10]

Written Answers — Company Closures: Company Closures (11 Feb 2010)

James Bannon: Question 84: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will investigate the circumstances surrounding the closure of a company (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7336/10]

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (11 Feb 2010)

James Bannon: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason weekly transport has been withdrawn from a person (details supplied) in County Longford to attend Longford-Westmeath General Hospital for blood tests; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7333/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Feb 2010)

James Bannon: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position regarding a farm assist application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7335/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Feb 2010)

James Bannon: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason persons (details supplied) in County Longford have been refused supplementary welfare allowance and mortgage relief; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7337/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Feb 2010)

James Bannon: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a carer's allowance was disallowed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7332/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Feb 2010)

James Bannon: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a person (details supplied) in County Longford who has been here for 18 months and has refugee status will be awarded jobseeker's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7334/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Feb 2010)

James Bannon: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford has not been awarded jobseeker's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7338/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Feb 2010)

James Bannon: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will review the means assessment regarding a jobseeker's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7339/10]

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (11 Feb 2010)

James Bannon: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the appalling situation for the people of this country, in particular social welfare recipients who have been denied their entitlements. Farmers have been denied their agricultural grants and the elderly their pensions and medical cards, business people are crippled by service...

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

James Bannon: Issues that were not addressed in the Finance Bill include the wider credit crisis and the issue of late payments which are crippling small and medium-sized businesses throughout this country. Companies are stuck in a catch-22 situation with no money coming in, making it hard for expenditure such as staff wages to be met. According to a survey last October by the Irish Small and Medium...

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

James Bannon: I am a firm believer in people helping themselves. I do not agree with easy hand-outs which create a spiralling pattern of dependency. Self help is the route out of poverty. People must be enabled to help themselves whether personally or in respect of business. This Bill stifles such initiatives and lessens the chance of a quick rise from adversity. On the one hand, it is a missed...

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

James Bannon: How much time do I have remaining?

Road Network. (10 Feb 2010)

James Bannon: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans to fund the reinstatement of national, regional and local roads here following the recent weather conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6510/10]