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Competitiveness of the Economy: Motion (Resumed) (5 Dec 2007)

James Bannon: The Deputy should read Fintan O'Toole's article in The Irish Times.

Competitiveness of the Economy: Motion (Resumed) (5 Dec 2007)

James Bannon: Over 2,000 jobs have been lost this month alone.

Competitiveness of the Economy: Motion (Resumed) (5 Dec 2007)

James Bannon: Where is the infrastructure, the roll-out of broadband, Eircom etc.?

Competitiveness of the Economy: Motion (Resumed) (5 Dec 2007)

James Bannon: We lost 500 high-quality jobs in Galway yesterday.

Competitiveness of the Economy: Motion (Resumed) (5 Dec 2007)

James Bannon: High taxes, insurance levies — you name it.

Competitiveness of the Economy: Motion (Resumed) (5 Dec 2007)

James Bannon: Deputy White is sitting there wearing the green.

Competitiveness of the Economy: Motion (Resumed) (5 Dec 2007)

James Bannon: It must have been another Green Party report.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (5 Dec 2007)

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 of an all-out national strike, which is the inevitable consequence of the erosion of our democracy by the moral deficit at the heart of the Government and its leadership, as the country is forced to carry the burden of governmental excess and the lining of its...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (4 Dec 2007)

James Bannon: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason persons (details supplied) in County Longford have lost their general practitioner visit card; and the reason, in view of the severity of their condition, they have not been granted a medical card. [32238/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 Dec 2007)

James Bannon: Question 473: 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. [32239/07]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (4 Dec 2007)

James Bannon: I seek the adjournment of Dáil Éireann under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the logistical impracticalities and adverse health indication of the centralisation of health services and the need to establish a national medical transport system.

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (29 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if and when he will bring forward legislation to establish Culture Ireland on a statutory basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31552/07]

Hospital Services. (29 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: I wish the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, was in the House. I hope she is not still in the departure lounge.

Hospital Services. (29 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: A recent international study by the OECD showed that Ireland has one of the highest breast cancer death rates in the developed world and a 6% higher rate of deaths from prostate cancer than the OECD average. This is proof positive that we are at grave risk under the current health regime. Another report by the National Cancer Registry highlights the fact that women suffering from cancer in...

Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: Local government is an essential element in any democratic state. Since its establishment in 1898, local government is the vehicle by which important services have been provided in the State. Is the electoral (amendment) Bill being delayed to accommodate the Green Party in its proposal to reduce the number of local public representatives in counties outside the Pale, including Cork and...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (28 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the IDA plans for job creation in Rathowen and Mullingar, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25903/07]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (28 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the IDA plans for job creation in Longford Town and Ballymahon, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25902/07]

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: The Taoiseach should ask the people of the midlands.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: The Taoiseach has an affiliation for the Deputy in the folds in his pockets.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: For the time being.