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Climate Change: Statements (1 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: The Deputy had his opportunity to speak.

Climate Change: Statements (1 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: The Greens should at least learn some manners. Their arrogance is beginning to show.

Climate Change: Statements (1 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: The Greens have let down the people they were elected to represent, big time.

Climate Change: Statements (1 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: Professor Sweeny, the lead author of a report published by the Environmental Protection Agency earlier this year, estimates that Ireland's winter rainfall will rise by 10% within 40 years.

Climate Change: Statements (1 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: He characterised the current rainfall as a once in 30 years event. With the effects of climate change, however, this will change to a once in ten years event by the middle of this century. I hope we will all be around to see it. Flooding will occur with a two to three-year frequency by the end of the century. According to the European Environment Agency, the volume of rainwater is set to...

Water and Sewerage Schemes. (1 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for affording me time to discuss this important issue, namely, the need for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to establish a River Shannon authority on a statutory basis to take overall control of river management and development in the Shannon catchment and navigation areas, with its prime function being flood protection and...

Water and Sewerage Schemes. (1 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: From 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, I was in the Athlone catchment visiting the people who were in desperation.

Water and Sewerage Schemes. (1 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: The very least that can be offered to the people living along the course of the River Shannon is that the long-promised River Shannon authority will become a reality. I thank people like John Dolan, Councillor Colm Arthur and others who accompanied me throughout my travels last Saturday and Sunday.

Water and Sewerage Schemes. (1 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: They are great people and did their best for those affected. Many farmers had moved their animals to higher land in other parts of the county. I compliment and congratulate the people who did so much for many people who were unfortunately flooded by the Shannon.

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (1 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: Question 292: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to publish a landscape Bill to identify policies to protect, conserve and manage our landscape and natural heritage. [44343/09]

Order of Business (26 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: As we are now approaching 2010, which has for some time been the promised date of publication for the monuments Bill, can the Tánaiste be more specific regarding the date of its publication? On another item of promised legislation, a former Minister, who is now a vocal Member of the House, promised the people of the midlands for a long time that she would bring forward a River Shannon...

Order of Business (26 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: The Tánaiste might indicate when action will be taken.

Order of Business (26 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: And de Valera before that.

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (26 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the threat to the midland counties and other areas bordering the River Shannon, as a result of unprecedented levels of water. Up to 80 millimetres above previous records have been recorded in Lough Ree and many counties experiencing serious flooding, and the position in Athlone in my...

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Has the Minister plans to establish a River Shannon authority to co-ordinate the development and management of the waterway? It stretches 242 miles from County Cavan to the Shannon Estuary. Do I take it from the response to Deputy McCormack's question that the Minister is contemplating easing the regulations and marking provision for farmers to empty waterlogged slatted sheds in the...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (24 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Question 66: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the evidence he has to assert that the taxpayer will be liable for €18 million a year from the Poolbeg incinerator in Dublin 4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42791/09]

Written Answers — Vehicle Seizures: Vehicle Seizures (24 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Finance when a person (details supplied) in County Cavan, who had their vehicle seized by customs despite their assertion that duty on it was paid at the time of purchase, will have their vehicle released. [43191/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a child (details supplied) in County Longford will be called for orthodontic treatment. [43187/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford is not facilitated with nursing home care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43194/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford is not facilitated with nursing home care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43195/09]