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Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (9 Jul 2009)

James Bannon: In the interest of fairness, this charge should be levied at least equally between the owner and the tenant. The tenant has absolute rights over the rented property and the services provided and, therefore, the tenant should be responsible for payment of at least a percentage of the charge.

Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (9 Jul 2009)

James Bannon: There is huge anger being voiced right across the midlands. It would be wrong of me, as a public representative from a rural constituency, to let this go.

Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (9 Jul 2009)

James Bannon: There is huge anger being voiced by the farming community.

Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (9 Jul 2009)

James Bannon: It is the keening at the wake for our national industry, put to death by this Fianna Fáil-Green Party Government -----

Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (9 Jul 2009)

James Bannon: This legislation is another example of the lack of joined-up thinking which is graphically highlighted by the Fianna Fáil-Green Party Government on a daily basis.

Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (9 Jul 2009)

James Bannon: Shame on the Minister of State.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (9 Jul 2009)

James Bannon: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the findings of a report published yesterday which highlights the problems of unbalanced regional development, which sees major deficits in road and rail projects, regional airports and broadband services in several regions, including the midlands, which are impacting adversely on...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Jul 2009)

James Bannon: Question 366: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the savings she has made from the reduction in rent supplement to the most needy people in society; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28131/09]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (8 Jul 2009)

James Bannon: Question 367: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the action she is taking on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath to ensure that the pension benefits of workers who took out a pension with pension fund providers are secure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28135/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Jul 2009)

James Bannon: Question 368: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford has been waiting over five months for their jobseeker's allowance; when they will receive same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28136/09]

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (8 Jul 2009)

James Bannon: Question 387: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the allocations made in terms of housing adaptation funding to disabled persons for the period 2007-08 in Counties Longford and Westmeath; the way it compares to that for 2006-07; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28132/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (8 Jul 2009)

James Bannon: Question 388: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding allocations for the protection and conservation of heritage here in 2007-08; the way it compares to the allocations for 2006-07; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28133/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (8 Jul 2009)

James Bannon: Question 389: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of families in County Longford who have been compensated for heritage designated bogs in the county since the compensation scheme was introduced by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28134/09]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (7 Jul 2009)

James Bannon: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the need for the Government to immediately intervene in the electricians' strike which is putting thousands of jobs throughout the country at risk at a time when the cost and terms of rising unemployment figures and social breakdown would be disastrous, with unemployment having...

Electricians' Strike. (7 Jul 2009)

James Bannon: Huge challenges face the country. Our economy faces a prolonged slowdown, which is likely to stretch into 2012 if there is not a change of Government. Everyone is feeling the drag from the housing meltdown and the turbulence in the financial markets. Is the Tánaiste prepared to take her head out of the sand and cope with this urgent and pressing matter, which has been called economic...

Electricians' Strike. (7 Jul 2009)

James Bannon: It appears to be so.

Electricians' Strike. (7 Jul 2009)

James Bannon: The bottom line is that thousands of jobs are being put at risk. Is the Tánaiste prepared to stand by while firm after firm must place its workforce on protective notice due to this industrial action? Is she aware of the further damage being done to our already fragile international reputation? International firms are expressing concerns about the Irish operations hit by this action. It...

Electricians' Strike. (7 Jul 2009)

James Bannon: How will the Minister deal with the impact of the economic fall-out from the strike action on our already hard-hit tourism industry which will be further eroded by the enforced work stoppages at Terminal 2 in Dublin Airport? This is the middle of the tourism season and if this is allowed to continue it will have a devastating effect on the tourism industry. What measures does the Minister...

Electricians' Strike. (7 Jul 2009)

James Bannon: We all hope that but one does not bolt the door after the horse has gone.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (7 Jul 2009)

James Bannon: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford has to travel to St. Vincent's Hospital, County Dublin by ambulance, when they could avail of the same service at Cavan General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27359/09]