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Order of Business (1 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: In light of a report in The Irish Times today about a grieving mother who could not understand why an off-duty garda was not tested at the scene of an accident, when will legislation be introduced to deal with mandatory alcohol testing at the scene of an accident? Will several accidents be required to compel the Government to take action?

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Restoration to Order Paper (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: I support this motion and thank the Labour Party for bringing this important issue back before the House. With my Fine Gael colleagues, I call on the Government to legislate for civil partnerships early in the life of this Dáil. I ask the Government to reactivate the Civil Unions Bill in the interest of equality. In a U-turn last night, that was, of course, presented as a new idea, the...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (1 Nov 2007)

James Bannon: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the haphazard development of the family law system which has led to overcrowded lists, lengthy adjournments and sittings late into the night, particularly in country areas, with justice being delivered from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., to the detriment of families and the welfare of children.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (31 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: Question 410: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the plans she will put in place to copper-fasten a realistic time-scale for the completion of the new schools which her Department has proposed and outlined for Mullingar, with suggested locations in Curraghmore, Lynn, Marlinstown, Robinstown and Mullingar west; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25985/07]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (31 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the appalling level of road deaths, with five people killed on the roads over the weekend and a total of 273 killed since the beginning of the year.

Order of Business (31 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: In light of the fact that we have the worst public transport system in Europe, when can we expect the Bill to regulate the provision of public transport? Will a number of projects that were left out of Transport 21 which were promised in the recent general election be included in the new Bill?

Order of Business (31 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: Why not?

Order of Business (31 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: When will the Bill regulating the provision of public transport be published?

Agreements with Members. (31 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach if the cost of deals with Independent Deputies valued at hundreds of millions of euro will be reimbursed to the taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17107/07]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (25 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if additional funding will be made available for the new sports hall at school (details supplied) in County Longford as water damage to the new facility will cost €106,000 in additional funding to repair and the facility cannot now be opened to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25765/07]

Written Answers — Arts Council: Arts Council (25 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the plans he has in place for supporting the Irish Theatre Institute in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25675/07]

Order of Business (Resumed) (25 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: When can we expect publication of the national monuments Bill to come before the House to protect our heritage infrastructure?

Agrifood Industry: Motion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: The motion addresses a major issue, namely, the survival of the Irish agrifood industry. I am delighted to speak on this motion having raised the future of the pig industry on the Adjournment debate last week. The range of matters included in this motion is an indictment of the actions of the Minister, which have consistently failed Irish farmers since she first attempted to gain some...

Agrifood Industry: Motion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: The delays and the obstruction of grain and protein supplies have a detrimental effect on the entire livestock sector. The problem faced by our farmers are compounded by the labelling abuse which we know to our cost is permitted under the substantial transformation loopholes. In terms of meat we have a product from a source unknown to the consumer packaged here and labelled as Irish, for...

Agrifood Industry: Motion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: The Minister of State should deliver for the farming industry or step down from office to allow somebody else to do the job.

Agrifood Industry: Motion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: That work must have gone up in smoke with the Minister of State's roast dinner.

Written Answers — Fire Stations: Fire Stations (24 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: Question 264: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the new fire station in Edgeworthstown, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25682/07]

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (24 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: Question 265: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way the provision of better local Government can be delivered with embargoes on staffing levels still in place, as it is misleading to the public to issue directives requiring extra work and not allow the necessary extra staff to be engaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25683/07]

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (24 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: Question 266: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures being taken to eliminate the risks of cryptosporidium in the country's water supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25684/07]

Agrifood Industry: Motion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: Pig farmers are being held to ransom by the Minister.