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Order of Business (5 Feb 2008)

James Bannon: In light of the seizure by gardaí of broadcasting equipment valued at €70,000, which breached the 1990 Broadcasting Act, when can we expect the Broadcasting Bill to come before this House to set up the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland?

Leaders' Questions (5 Feb 2008)

James Bannon: What about all the young people in negative equity?

Leaders' Questions (5 Feb 2008)

James Bannon: It is patchy throughout Ireland.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (5 Feb 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 erosion of the country's finances by the Government's wilful squandering of the residue of the wealth of the Celtic tiger years, the latest fiasco concerning Progresa, the successor to PPARS.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (31 Jan 2008)

James Bannon: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason an Irish person (details supplied) studying as a mature student in the UK is not entitled to a medical card despite returning to Ireland for holidays and weekends; if this is a common policy pertaining to all Irish students studying abroad; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2036/08]

Written Answers — Cancer Treatment Services: Cancer Treatment Services (31 Jan 2008)

James Bannon: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she will put a viable transport system in place for cancer patients forced to travel long distances to access treatment or if she will rely on members of the public to provide this service despite the onus being on her Department to provide same to meet the needs of patients who can no longer attend local services due to the...

Tribunals of Inquiry: Motion (30 Jan 2008)

James Bannon: The Minister should put on his boxing gloves and go back to Limerick.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (30 Jan 2008)

James Bannon: Question 111: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the timetable for the completion of decentralisation of Government Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2072/08]

Written Answers — Dormant Accounts Fund: Dormant Accounts Fund (30 Jan 2008)

James Bannon: Question 774: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding the distribution of the Dormant Accounts Funds and the number of unclaimed bank accounts, building society accounts and life insurance policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1269/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (30 Jan 2008)

James Bannon: Question 951: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of a new school building for a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1338/08]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (30 Jan 2008)

James Bannon: Question 952: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the lack of progress in relation to the acquisition of a site for the new post primary school in Kinnegad, County Westmeath, which was recommended in the report of the Commission on School Accommodation for the N4/M4 corridor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1339/08]

Written Answers — School Building Projects: School Building Projects (30 Jan 2008)

James Bannon: Question 953: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the provision of additional post primary accommodation for the town of Mullingar and the provision of a replacement school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1340/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (30 Jan 2008)

James Bannon: Question 1332: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the composition of An Bord Pleanála, which under the establishment order was intended to be representative of all sectors of Irish society, with reference to the composition of rural organisations (details supplied). [1270/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (30 Jan 2008)

James Bannon: Question 1333: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the ten ordinary members of the current board of An Bord Pleanála's non-expert members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1271/08]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (30 Jan 2008)

James Bannon: Question 1440: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when broadband will be rolled out in Lisryan village on the outskirts of Granard, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1267/08]

Tribunals of Inquiry: Motion (30 Jan 2008)

James Bannon: The Minister, Deputy O'Dea, would not learn about it in the pubs of Limerick anyway.

Tribunals of Inquiry: Motion (30 Jan 2008)

James Bannon: Why has the Taoiseach given six different versions to the tribunal?

Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

James Bannon: At the end of last term there were more than 50 Bills in respect of which the heads had yet to be approved by Government. I see from the Chief Whip's office that 17 Bills are to be published during this term. This is a record low number of Bills to be published during any term. When can we expect the outstanding Bills to come before the House? When will the noise pollution Bill come...

Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

James Bannon: There are serious problems in some local authority estates around the country where people have set up businesses and it must be addressed.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (30 Jan 2008)

James Bannon: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to debate a matter of national importance, namely, that the Government is in significant danger of missing its 2010 target to reduce the amount of biodegradable waste being dumped in landfill sites, which is increasing rather than decreasing, leaving Ireland open to fresh EU sanctions.