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Programmes for Government. (2 Jul 2008)

James Bannon: It will be the same fanfare.

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (2 Jul 2008)

James Bannon: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance: the threat to the most vulnerable children in the country posed by the lack of positive action by the State, which is failing in its duty to protect vulnerable children. According to the annual report of the Ombudsman for Children, complaints about the State's education services made up...

Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2008)

James Bannon: The Taoiseach slumped the economy.

Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2008)

James Bannon: We would not have wasted money over the past few years like the Government.

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (1 Jul 2008)

James Bannon: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Transport the measures he has put in place under the new regulations to allow for the serious situation being faced by drivers who have been driving for upwards of 30 years on a provisional licence; and the future for these drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25272/08]

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

James Bannon: Are the shirts on our backs likely to be under threat from Government cutbacks and stealth taxes? It is now more important than ever that we protect whatever little we have. When can we expect the criminal law (defence of life and property) Bill?

Leaders' Questions (1 Jul 2008)

James Bannon: What is the Government going to do in 2009, 2010 and 2011?

Leaders' Questions (1 Jul 2008)

James Bannon: Stealth taxes will be introduced when the Dáil goes into recess.

Leaders' Questions (1 Jul 2008)

James Bannon: Will there be money?

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (1 Jul 2008)

James Bannon: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the threat of massive Government cutbacks which are set to follow its blatant mismanagement of the wealth of the boom years; the resulting economic havoc; and the expected budget deficit of more than €3 billion as the construction industry crumbles around us.

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: I wish to share time with Deputy Tom Hayes.

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008. Given that nobody in this country has not been affected in some way by the excessive consumption of alcohol, whether it is in their own homes where they have watched the downward spiral of an alcoholic family member or through the death of a loved one on the roads through an alcohol-related car accident, I am delighted...

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: Deputy Curran cannot deny such a measure was in the Bill.

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: The Minister was running around with his head in the sand, like most Ministers these days.

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: Stating that no new early houses would be created is almost unnecessary, as the list has not been added to since 1962. Who is the Government fooling by making such a statement after a U-turn? It is only fooling itself. However, one of the most important sections of the Bill gives the Garda Síochána powers to limit the impact of drunkenness, covering such areas as safety and the...

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: We have a very different attitude to drink from other European countries and it is an attitude that is leaving carnage and human misery in its wake. Alcohol has been a driving force in the rise of crime, anti-social behaviour and road fatalities for far too long. It needs to be addressed urgently and citizens must take responsibility. We should encourage them to do so, as should sporting...

Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: Why is all the legislation that is outstanding still outstanding as we come to the conclusion of a virtually legislation-free year? Will the Ministers be collecting their benchmarking bonus for so little activity in this term?

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (26 Jun 2008)

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 well-being of 300,000 provisional drivers who face a serious loss of independence and the right they enjoy to utilise personal transport as sole occupants of their cars, having driven in many cases for upwards of 30 years on a provisional licence, and who depend on...

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: "Publication expected" will go down in the history of this ever floundering Government as the catchphrase of broken promises. We are continually disappointed by promises of legislation that will come before this House, but I assure the Taoiseach that we will persist in our queries.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: When will the designated land (housing development) Bill become more than merely an empty space on the legislative programme?