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Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (24 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the wilful destruction of much of our national heritage for expediency and the knock-on effects of such action on tourism and economic growth.

Order of Business (24 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: Legislation dealing with anti-social behaviour in local authority housing estates needs to be strengthened. When will the social housing miscellaneous provisions Bill be published? This Bill will give greater powers to local authorities to deal with this issue, which costs the State a fortune.

Written Answers — EU Treaties: EU Treaties (23 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason the Government chose to avail of an opt out in the areas of criminal procedure and police co-operation in the EU Reform Treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25014/07]

Written Answers — Irish Emigrants: Irish Emigrants (23 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the links he has with Irish emigrants in Britain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25012/07]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (23 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who has had a medical card since 1999 has lost same despite ongoing health problems; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24796/07]

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (23 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Transport the steps he is taking to rectify the lack of satisfactory rural transport in County Westmeath; the reason the rural transport group is failing to provide a satisfactory transport infrastructure particularly for elderly and infirm people wishing to access hospitals and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24798/07]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (23 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: Question 363: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will increase funding to the Arts Council and the Irish arts sector to €100 million to ensure growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24799/07]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (23 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: Question 442: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will introduce a leaving certificate politics and law course as a natural follow-on to the junior certificate CSPE programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24795/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (23 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: Question 625: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford is being penalised in relation to a reduction in the grant-aid under the greener homes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24797/07]

Physical Education Facilities. (23 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for affording me the opportunity to speak on this important issue in respect of Ardscoil Phádraig in Granard, County Longford, on whose behalf I have made numerous representations for some time. As the Minister of State is aware, a state-of-the-art sports facility had been built for the students of Ardscoil Phadraig and the people of Granard under the provisions...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (23 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the discrimination against working mothers, whose skills will be lost to the labour force indefinitely due to the proposed removal of subventions for children of lower and middle income parents in community-based child care facilities, which, from January 2008, will only be available...

Order of Business (23 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: When can Deputies expect publication of the noise Bill, which is urgently needed if we are to address noise pollution in our neighbourhoods? The nuisance caused by industrial and domestic noise pollution is a major environmental issue. Can the Taoiseach indicate when the Bill will be introduced in the House? I would like the legislation to provide for the establishment of a noise control...

Order of Business (23 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: ——who will impose fines when people break the law.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (18 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will make a statement on the proposed Navan railway link. [24402/07]

Order of Business (18 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: This is coming from a man who hopes to lead the country and he has made a political blunder.

Order of Business (18 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: Now that the Government has done a U-turn on mandatory alcohol testing at road accidents, when can we expect legislation in this area? As this matter is urgent, will legislation be published before Christmas?

Order of Business (18 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: Deputy Willie O'Dea would have fought with the Minister.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the discrepancies in dental charges from one dentist to another (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24171/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason despite assurances to the contrary the Health Service Executive cutbacks have resulted in dentistry services for children being withdrawn and community care packages being cut back, leaving the National Rehabilitation Hospital unable to admit new patients or discharge existing patients and stroke victims being unable to...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (17 Oct 2007)

James Bannon: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the measures she will put in place to remove the discrepancies in relation to farm families that will see the provisions of the new nursing home subvention scheme impact adversely, both in relation to direct and deferred charges on such families, as there is no cap on deferred charges on fixed assets other than private residences such...