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School Staffing. (24 Jun 2009)

James Bannon: Another quango. No accountability to the local community.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (24 Jun 2009)

James Bannon: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the escalating threat to farm incomes. Dairy farmers currently sell milk for seven cent per litre, less than it costs to produce, which is a part of the overall difficulty faced by the sector due to the Government's mismanagement.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

James Bannon: Given the increasing number of cases of cruelty to animals, particularly in non-farm incidents, when can we expect the publication of the Bill on animal health and welfare? It is not acceptable that this much needed legislation should be delayed unduly.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (23 Jun 2009)

James Bannon: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, the threatened national bus strike from next Monday, which has arisen as a direct result of the lack of Government joined-up thinking on public transport, which leaves commuters, the elderly and children, particularly in rural areas, isolated and without access to towns and villages, with...

National Drugs Strategy. (17 Jun 2009)

James Bannon: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views, in view of the economic situation, on whether funding for the interim national drugs strategy and the follow up national substance misuse strategy will be limited; if he has investigated alternative sources of funding as a consequence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23900/09]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (16 Jun 2009)

James Bannon: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on whether visa costs and arrangements are acting as a disincentive to tourists extending their travel itinerary to Ireland; if he has had discussions with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform in relation to this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23612/09]

Small Claims (Protection of Small Businesses) Bill 2009: Second Stage (10 Jun 2009)

James Bannon: I thank my colleague, Deputy Leo Varadkar, for proposing this important Bill. I have seen too many small businesses go to the wall due to cashflow difficulties not only in the midlands but throughout the country. That is a shame and an indictment of the Government. I fully support the Bill's intention of putting in place mechanisms to assist local small businesses to survive in the...

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

James Bannon: What about the pensioners?

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

James Bannon: The Minister closed the one in Granard.

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

James Bannon: Does he have a driver's licence?

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

James Bannon: Currently, the Irish people are witness to and victims of the ludicrous political situation in which Fianna Fáil and the Green Party are giving to each other a mandate to continue in government to replace the one the people took from them last Friday. Despite the wishes of the majority of the people, the Taoiseach and his Government are clinging to power like ticks to a cow's hide. It was...

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

James Bannon: Perhaps I should continue. We are a very tolerant nation to allow this Government remain in office.

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (9 Jun 2009)

James Bannon: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide a wheelchair for a child (details supplied), who suffers from cerebral palsy and has grown out of their primary chair and needs a larger one; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22545/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (9 Jun 2009)

James Bannon: Question 469: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position regarding the application for disability benefit of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath which was submitted more than six months ago when the applicant lost a limb in an accident; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22544/09]

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (9 Jun 2009)

James Bannon: Question 515: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford has not received payment under the bog purchase scheme for land at Ballyrevagh, which has been cleared for payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22575/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (9 Jun 2009)

James Bannon: Question 577: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has sanctioned the employment of people outside his Department to carry out meat inspections in view of the fact that his Department already has 250 technical staff employed and trained to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22573/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (9 Jun 2009)

James Bannon: Question 578: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has plans to close local agriculture offices; if so, which ones and when; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22574/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (9 Jun 2009)

James Bannon: Question 579: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford has not been granted their entitlements under the single payment scheme despite submitting all requested medical certification and documentation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22576/09]

Written Answers — Third Level Charges: Third Level Charges (9 Jun 2009)

James Bannon: Question 672: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason there is no centralised application process in place for masters degrees, as currently each application made on line to individual colleges costs €40, which restricts the number of programmes for which an applicant can apply in view of the financial constraints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22543/09]

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (28 May 2009)

James Bannon: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the contacts he has had with Prime Minister Netanyahu; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21785/09]