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Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (24 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Question 385: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will double the funding for rural social schemes in County Longford to provide opportunities for those unemployed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43197/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath has been refused a contributory State pension. [43188/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford has been refused a non-contributory pension. [43190/09]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (24 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Question 447: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funds will be provided to a housing association (details supplied) for regeneration phase II scheme of a project in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43192/09]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (24 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Question 448: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding funding for the elderly housing development programme at Glack, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43198/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Question 449: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a rural renewal grant will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43199/09]

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

James Bannon: Question 465: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the provision of broadband for businesses in Clonahussy, County Longford on behalf of a person (details supplied), as there is currently no broadband in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42579/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Question 484: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Longford will receive overdue payment of their TB reactor grant. [42578/09]

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (24 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Question 519: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be awarded their REP scheme four payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43193/09]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (24 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Question 583: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will direct Bus Éireann to rescind the decision to increase bus fares for students attending secondary schools due to the current economic climate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43196/09]

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: I thank my colleagues, Deputy Enda Kenny and Deputy Phil Hogan, for forcing this important debate. I am disappointed and angry that the Taoiseach and the Green Party did not see fit to recall the Dáil over the weekend to deal with this issue. I sympathise with the people throughout the country whose farms, homes and businesses have been flooded. My constituents are victims of the...

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: I would like the Deputy to recall what she promised 800 people at a public meeting in Athlone back in 1991. This is something that has not happened. It is why so many people are victims of serious flooding today. The key to alleviating flooding for those in rural areas is to maintain waterways. Several Members have spoken about cleaning and dredging rivers, but this has not happened since...

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: We would have had no debate here this evening but for the intervention of our party leader, Deputy Enda Kenny. I am disappointed that four Deputies from my constituency have not come here this evening.

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: The Minister of State is overshadowing the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: The Minister of State did not do his job when he was on the council.

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Where is the plan?

Leaders' Questions (24 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Éamon de Valera promised to drain the Shannon 40 years ago.

Defence Forces Strength. (19 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Defence the services to the State which are going to be affected by the fact that the Defence Forces have downsized by 18% following the implementation of the White Paper and are now 500 below strength; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42201/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford was refused a transport grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42114/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (18 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a child (details supplied) in County Longford has been denied a medical card on medical grounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42142/09]