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Order of Business (11 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: Yes, it will be very relevant. These jobs have been lost since Fianna Fáil and Deputy Peter Kelly closed Connolly Barracks.

Order of Business (11 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: Has the Government any legislation planned that can counteract the adverse effects of high business costs, as well as the cost of petrol and diesel? These costs are driving people out of business right across the country, especially in the midlands.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (11 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the fact that Ireland has the lowest reporting rate of sexual assault or rape in Europe as a result of the Government's failure to provide localised sexual assault treatment units, despite finance being ring-fenced in budget 2006 for new units to be opened in Mullingar — which was...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of agencies and sections within his Department whose planned decentralisation has been postponed due to the budgetary considerations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38444/08]

Overseas Development Aid. (5 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will confirm that the overseas development aid budget as a percentage portion of GNP will not be subject to cutbacks in the lifetime of this Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38450/08]

Written Answers — Health Repayment Scheme: Health Repayment Scheme (4 Nov 2008)

James Bannon: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford was refused payment under the health repayment scheme on the grounds that the claim was being made in respect of a patient in private long-term residential care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38331/08]

Requests to Move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (30 Oct 2008)

James Bannon: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss an issue of national importance, namely, Ireland's unsustainable ecological footprint which according to the World Wildlife Fund report ranks Ireland as tenth in a list of countries which rely on the ecological resources of other countries to prop up their lifestyles and economic growth, thereby using up the earth's...

Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

James Bannon: Was a precedent set in the House yesterday when the arrogant and untruthful Minister for Defence——

Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

James Bannon: ——refused to meet Opposition Oireachtas Members? He gave two fingers to the Army wives yesterday and pulled the shutters on Longford.

Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

James Bannon: I want to know why the Minister behaved in an arrogant manner. He should be ashamed of himself the way he treated the people of my county yesterday.

Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

James Bannon: I must also comment on the two Government Deputies in my constituency for their arrogance and complete contempt for the people of Longford.

Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

James Bannon: Shame on you all. Shame on the Fianna Fáil Government.

Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

James Bannon: Shame on you all again. The door was banged in the face of Senator Nicky McFadden and myself yesterday.

Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

James Bannon: On legislation, a Cheann Comhairle, when is the designated housing and development Bill coming before the House? Shame on you all on that side of the House.

Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

James Bannon: Tell the truth, Willie——

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (29 Oct 2008)

James Bannon: Question 492: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the projected timescale for refurbishment work at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36931/08]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (29 Oct 2008)

James Bannon: Question 493: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford has been refused a student support grant despite being eligible as a student pursuing a course in an EU member state; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36932/08]

Education Cuts: Motion (29 Oct 2008)

James Bannon: He is a shadow boxer.

Education Cuts: Motion (29 Oct 2008)

James Bannon: Which were brought about by Fianna Fáil.

Education Cuts: Motion (29 Oct 2008)

James Bannon: Where are the light Green Party Deputies this evening?