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Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (11 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: Question 334: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if the volume of paperwork demanded by Pobal as a requirement of maintaining the community services programme could be reduced, as not-for-profit tourist attractions (details supplied) in County Westmeath are being swamped by the amount of regulation and administration involved in running the organisation, at a time...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (11 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: Question 464: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding funding to install closed circuit television in Edgeworthstown, County Longford as a measure to combat the rise in both vandalism and crime in the town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10122/08]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (11 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: Question 508: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the capacity of the new Rochfortbridge sewerage system when present works are fully completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10115/08]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (11 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: Question 509: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will reiterate the commitment of his Department towards the policy of equalisation, which has existed for the past ten years in the local government fund grant applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10116/08]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (11 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: Question 510: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the implications of Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations 2007, S.I. No. 684 of 2007, Article 46 of the regulations regarding funding of capital works (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10117/08]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (11 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: Question 511: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the construction of a single wind farm is covered by the Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Act 2006; if he will quote the relevant section; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10118/08]

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (11 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: Question 512: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the grant assistance available to householders who have septic tanks in excess of 50 years old, in view of the fact that it is stated in the programme for Government Green Paper that funds will be given to upgrade and replace same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10119/08]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (11 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: Question 513: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will expedite the process of dealing with applications for new water and sewerage schemes in Counties Longford and Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10120/08]

Written Answers — Library Projects: Library Projects (11 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: Question 514: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the funding application which was submitted in 2007 by Longford County Council for the extension of Granard Library. [10121/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (6 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: Question 70: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason for the communication problems at the vehicle registration office in Tullamore, County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9856/08]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (6 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to additional funding for the extension and renovation project for a national school (details supplied) in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9858/08]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (6 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will increase the number of Gardaí in Granard, County Longford in view of the benefits accruing from the presence of Gardaí in deterring anti-social and criminal behaviour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9859/08]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: Question 241: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when it is envisaged that work on the urgently needed and long awaited Rathowen, County Westmeath sewerage scheme will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9854/08]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: Question 242: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when it is envisaged that work on the urgently needed and long awaited Coole, County Westmeath sewerage scheme will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9855/08]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (6 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason for the substandard condition of the telephone line in County Longford, which is impacting on broadband roll-out and adversely affecting businesses and the economic development of the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9857/08]

Order of Business (6 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: It is like the beggarman's back.

Order of Business (6 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: When can we expect the long overdue legislation to stop the exploitation of agency workers? We heard of a dreadful situation in my constituency concerning the Gama workers.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (6 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the unrealistic rise of 40% in school transport charges which will adversely affect parents and pupils and place an untenable burden on families half way through the school year.

Health Services. (5 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for affording me time to raise this important matter, namely, the need for the Minister for Health and Children to provide an urgent update on her plans for a realistic transport service for cancer patients in rural areas who are not being adequately provided for in terms of travelling to Dublin or other centres of excellence for treatment, despite the Minister's...

Order of Business (5 Mar 2008)

James Bannon: In light of the neglect of important aspects of our heritage and culture such as Feis Ceol which got under way yesterday for the 112th year——