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Job Losses. (17 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: I thought we had half an hour to debate it.

Job Losses. (17 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: May I speak again?

Job Losses. (17 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: It is very important to my constituency and to the people of Longford-Westmeath who are disgusted with the behaviour of the Government on this issue.

Job Losses. (17 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: No disrespect to the Chair but I stand here for the people of Longford-Westmeath and I am disappointed at the way they have been let down by the Government.

Job Losses. (17 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for that.

Job Losses. (17 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: We are disappointed by the Government attempts to maintain jobs in the midlands.

Job Losses. (17 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: I am not talking down my county. I am talking about people who have lost their jobs in Longford-Westmeath.

World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: I thank Deputy Sherlock for sharing time. I support this essential motion and put on record my disgust at the lack of acceptance by the Government of the basic reasoning behind it and the need to adopt its main recommendation, that is, the protection of our farmers, their livelihoods and an industry that is an irreplaceable part of our economy and heritage. It is not surprising that a...

World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: Irish farmers are paid approximately €2.98 per kilo of beef from factories, which is £1.06 in Irish punts. This is put in perspective when one considers that the 1988 rate was £1.05 per kilo. While the single farm payments are distorting the loss-making position, such shortfalls will decimate our farming industry. The destruction of the Common Agricultural Policy would be a major blow...

World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: Deputy Brady cannot talk, coming as he does from a constituency where a large number of farmers——

World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Motion (17 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: Deputy Brady should not slight the farmers of this country. The Government tried it before and half got away with it but it will not get away with it today if one listens to the people outside the House. The Government let them down.

Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: Considering the rise in under-age drinking, the pressure being brought to bear by teenagers for a reduction in the drinking age from 18 to 16 and a number of reports commissioned by the Government, when can we expect the sale of alcohol Bill to come before the House?

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (17 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss a matter of national importance, namely, the failure of the Government to increase competitiveness and reduce the cost base to attract and retain foreign investment and stem the escalating closure and moving of existing businesses abroad, which is adversely affecting the nationwide employment profile The publication of...

Order of Business (17 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: What has the Government been doing for the past 11 years?

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (10 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford has had a disability allowance withdrawn when under his Department's guidelines such a person should be entitled to a disability allowance and an independent living allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13668/08]

Written Answers — Legislative Controls: Legislative Controls (10 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason the introduction of an EU compliant commercial fertiliser is being processed at such a slow pace to the detriment of a business concern (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13667/08]

Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (10 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her plans to counteract the negative impact of the World Trade Organisation proposals which would see Irish beef and lamb prices cut by 70%; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13674/08]

Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (10 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her plans to counteract the negative impact of the proposals of the World Trade Organisation which are giving no recognition to farmers for the fact that the EU is a high cost region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13675/08]

Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (10 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her plans to counteract the negative impact of the proposals of the World Trade Organisation which are giving no recognition to farmers for the range of higher standards demanded from EU producers in relation to food safety and traceability, animal health and welfare and the protection of the environment; and if she will...

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (10 Apr 2008)

James Bannon: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the measures he will put in place to reform maternity leave for private sector employees to remove the inequity which sees such employees disadvantaged in comparison to those in the public sector. [13669/08]