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Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (19 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 consumers of a 30% increase in the price of electricity being sought by the ESB which could come into effect in early autumn and would add approximately €45 to the average bi-monthly bill and increase the average bill for a year to more than €1,100.

Order of Business (19 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: The Government should not try to con the electorate.

Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: I compliment Deputies Kenny and Gilmore on forcing this debate today. "Democracy" and "the undisputed right of our citizens to engage in the democratic process" are terms that are tossed about in everyday conversation and are taken as givens in society. However, an important part of any democratic process is empowerment through knowledge. Asking people to vote on something that not only...

Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: The Government's shocking lack of input continued to the inevitable conclusion that we have seen, despite the early start by Fine Gael and the Opposition, which got under way after Christmas, in which Fine Gael held almost 60 public meetings and distributed 700,000 pieces of literature. Far from rushing into action, the Government waited, with its head in the sand——

Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: ——while "No" campaigners, including three persuasive monkeys, swung into action. Embroiled in the controversy surrounding Deputy Bertie Ahern, Fianna Fáil and the Government started their campaign extremely late, three weeks before the referendum, to be precise.

Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: To add insult to injury, the Taoiseach, Deputy Brian Cowen, gave no personal backing to the treaty campaign as "Cowen" posters or billboards were noticeably absent. No one has told me that he or she has seen such posters at any location in Ireland.

Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: That was shameful. He mismanaged the entire campaign——

Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: ——and he should be ashamed of himself as he goes to Europe tomorrow.

Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: I am glad the Deputy has admitted that.

Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: What about the rest of the Greens?

Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: Rubbish. The Government did not act in time.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (18 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: I wish to seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the threat to the less well-off caused by the soaring cost of home heating and fuel bills, according to a report published yesterday which warned that 144,171 homes experienced fuel poverty as early as 2005, with the lowest earners forced to spend approximately 13% of disposal...

Order of Business (18 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: Industrial noise pollution has reached unacceptable levels for many citizens. When can we expect the noise Bill to come before the House? It is a long time promised.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (17 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Transport if all funding promised under the National Development Programme 2007 to 2013 for sub programmes funded by and implemented by his Department will be delivered and implemented in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23331/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Finance if Ireland is in compliance with EU regulations in having different and higher rates of VTR and VAT on imported used cars than on new vehicles as based on our nationally compiled figures rather than the actual figures paid to the seller and for the vehicle; if not, the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22691/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Finance if old age pensioners are exempt from DIRT tax on their savings; if not, the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22694/08]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (17 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Office of Public Works will provide a bridge for a person (details supplied) over the Rinroe River which divides their lands and Rinroe, Granard, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23249/08]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (17 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath has not received reimbursement in respect of their late sister; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22697/08]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (17 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: Question 551: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the savings an old age pension couple can have without an adverse impact on their entitlements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22693/08]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (17 Jun 2008)

James Bannon: Question 649: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a special needs assistant will be supplied for a child (details supplied) in County Longford; the reason this child who cannot function independently in class without such provision has been refused assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22696/08]