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Order of Business (13 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: Given the incidence of bird flu in Norfolk that follows the outbreaks of foot and mouth and bluetongue in the UK, will the animal health Bill be brought forward as a matter of urgency? When can Members expect this Bill to appear before the House?

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: Even Homer nods.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (13 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the recommendation by a Minister of State, Deputy Conor Lenihan, for random drug testing of Deputies and the implication of such a call that the country is being run by representatives who are supporting the very drug barons they legislate against — a very serious inference.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (8 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Defence the strength of the Army ranger wing as a percentage of its establishment; the measures that are being adopted to address the current shortfall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27751/07]

Written Answers — Beef Imports: Beef Imports (8 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the rationale behind her apparent disregard for the threat posed to the farming industry here by the importation of Brazilian beef. [27846/07]

Written Answers — Animal Feedstuffs: Animal Feedstuffs (8 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the grounds on which she considers it logical to approve of the importation of meat, reared on genetically modified maize and yet to refuse to sanction the acceleration of GM maize approval in the EU, making an unequal market for Irish meat. [27847/07]

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (8 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the quantities of meat per annum imported into Ireland of an origin unknown to consumers, packaged here and labelled Irish, for example beef from Brazil. [27848/07]

Overseas Missions. (8 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Defence the support provisions such as leave, postal arrangements, telephone and Internet access that are being put in place for the Irish troops who will participate in the forthcoming EU mission to Chad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27752/07]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32. (8 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the alarming lack of accountability regarding the 30,000 tonnes of hazardous waste which are unaccounted for in this country each year.

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: Given the continued threat to patients' well-being caused by the HSE's cost-cutting exercise, when can we expect the Pharmacy (No. 2) Bill to come before the House? Will it be brought forward in light of the disintegration of the health services?

Written Answers — Sex Offender Treatment Programme: Sex Offender Treatment Programme (7 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of incarcerated sex offenders participating in the sex offender rehabilitation programme; the number on waiting lists to avail of the programme; the number of prisoners who have participated in the programme since its inception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27330/07]

Written Answers — Restorative Justice: Restorative Justice (7 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action that has been taken to date to implement the recommendations made in the 2007 Report on Restorative Justice by the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Right; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27329/07]

Undocumented Irish in the United States: Motion (Resumed). (7 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on this cross-party motion. In particular, I thank my colleague, Deputy Michael Ring, for tabling it. As the instigator of this important initiative, he has the gratitude not only of the Members of this House but of the thousands of undocumented Irish in the United States and indeed their families here at home. I have raised this issue on...

Cancer Services: Statements (Resumed). (7 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: Today in the House the Minister spoke immortal words: "Today is a day for patients first". This is a most extraordinary statement by any Minister for Health and Children. Has she just woken up to the responsibilities of her portfolio? Has she discovered only today that it is all about patients, including the ill, dying and vulnerable? She had years to work it out but failed to do so and...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (6 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if and when he will increase funding for local improvement schemes; and the projected levels of such increases. [27004/07]

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (6 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the plans in place to introduce a late night rural transport scheme to facilitate people in remote areas accessing cinemas and other places of entertainment to alleviate rural isolation. [27005/07]

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: I welcome this Bill, which is a few decades late in a historic and practical sense. I accept the need to take legislative action to bring the ownership of land, and everything that pertains to it, up to date. I pay tribute to the invaluable work of the Law Reform Commission in preparing the Bill and clearing the cobwebs that surround much land registry and conveyancing legislation. As a...

Order of Business (6 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: It is reported in today's newspapers that an Irish student is taking a High Court challenge to the quota on the number of undergraduate places in medicine allocated to EU students. His legal team includes the former Tánaiste, Mr. Michael McDowell. If the case is successful, will the Education Ireland Bill be brought forward to remove discrimination against Irish and EU students? I...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a general practitioner (details supplied) in County Longford has been forced to endure years working in inadequate premises, in terms of space, access and parking despite repeated requests to the Health Service Executive; if, in view of the fact that they have acquired new premises at considerable cost, the HSE will assist...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (1 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: Question 210: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans for the preservation of the Market House, Castlepollard, County Westmeath which is the oldest building in the town and is a valuable link to the 18th century; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26705/07]