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Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Longford will be called for an appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46664/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason her Department considers one day's home help sufficient for a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; the support available to them the other six days a week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46758/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (15 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that elderly patients are being turned away from St. Joseph's Hospital, County Longford despite beds being empty; her views on the impact that the moratorium on staff recruitment in the Health Service Executive is having on this situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (15 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for citizenship in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46663/09]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (15 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the assistance available to persons (details supplied) in County Westmeath who are being intimidated by a neighbouring family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46665/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (15 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath has been refused a disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46979/09]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (15 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: Question 320: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason residents of housing estates (details supplied) in County Longford are without heating, hot water and so on in view of the fact that wood pellets are running out despite a software system being in place to notify them when the supply is low; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46666/09]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (15 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: Question 321: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason residents of housing estates (details supplied) in County Longford are obliged to pay a €20 monthly heating charge as well as a monthly heating bill when no notification of this charge was given at their tenancy meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46667/09]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (15 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: Question 322: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason residents of housing estates (details supplied) in County Longford are without heating in view of the fact that it was stated by the council that the houses were fuel efficient but are costing more to heat than previous dwellings and the added monthly charge of €20 makes the bills unsustainable;...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (15 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: Question 323: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether it is equitable that residents of estates (details supplied) in County Longford, suffering from health problems and disabilities are without heating due to high costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46669/09]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (15 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: Question 324: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason residents of housing estates (details supplied) in County Longford are living in houses regarded as a fire hazard due the fact that they have no back door and bedroom windows do not open more that a couple of inches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46670/09]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (15 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: Question 327: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford must confirm in writing every year that she is not working for a local authority, and have the letter countersigned by an authorised person, to be paid a widow's pension; and if he will make a statement on this waste of public money and harassment of...

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill: Committee and Remaining Stages (Resumed) (11 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: Our young people have a great sense of pride in themselves, their country, their communities and parishes. Thousands of them entered their studies full of hope. They now have no prospect of a job and only €100 per week, less than a quarter of what a Fianna Fáil Minister would give as a tip in a restaurant. In my constituency, 3,202 people under 25 are out of work. In Longford alone...

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill: Committee and Remaining Stages (Resumed) (11 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: A lot of work is being done to research local history. Our tourism industry is on its knees and we could improve our signage and the whole tourism infrastructure. Our heritage and tradition has been allowed to disintegrate in recent years and there is a role for people to play in reactivating that. It would be of benefit to the entire community and would create a greater sense of pride in...

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: The Minister has her wires crossed.

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: Does the Minister propose to give the Deputy a lecture in economics?

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: Has the Minister visited hospitals in Longford and Westmeath?

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: The Minister's excuses are coming out of thin air.

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: Being young is not a safeguard against poverty. The Minister has pulled the rug from under many young people. I have received many telephone calls from young people in my constituency and outside it who are very well qualified, received a third level education and graduated but who cannot find employment. Many of them are in a dire situation because they are paying back debts incurred...

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: The community employment schemes should be reinstated as soon as possible.