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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Vote 26 - Update on Pre-Budget and Policy Issues: Minister for Education and Skills (24 Sep 2014)

James Bannon: Well, it is interlinked.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Vote 26 - Update on Pre-Budget and Policy Issues: Minister for Education and Skills (24 Sep 2014)

James Bannon: I was surprised at the reason given by a Department official to the principal of the school that they did not apply in time online for a transport service.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Vote 26 - Update on Pre-Budget and Policy Issues: Minister for Education and Skills (24 Sep 2014)

James Bannon: That is not an acceptable excuse.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Vote 26 - Update on Pre-Budget and Policy Issues: Minister for Education and Skills (24 Sep 2014)

James Bannon: My question relates to transport to secondary schools. It is an issue I have raised with both Ministers in the past concerning the quality and provision of transport services to schools. There are situations where children and families are being totally discommoded. This involves the splitting up of families in certain cases where some of the siblings have to attend one secondary school...

Order of Business (24 Sep 2014)

James Bannon: In light of the presence of Asian clam in the hot water stretch of the River Shannon at Lanesborough, County Longford, we have had previous outbreaks in 2010 in the rivers Barrow and the Nore. This is a dangerous species which can wipe out native fish stocks. It can be carried by nets, boats, fishing rods, clothing and cruisers. When will we have the inland fisheries (modernisation and...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (23 Sep 2014)

James Bannon: 99. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on a disability allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35497/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (23 Sep 2014)

James Bannon: 120. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer's allowance review in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford. [35584/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (23 Sep 2014)

James Bannon: 388. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application for a discretionary medical card in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35783/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (23 Sep 2014)

James Bannon: 389. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application for a discretionary medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35784/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (23 Sep 2014)

James Bannon: 390. To ask the Minister for Health if he will re-examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath in relation to the decision by the Health Service Executive to discontinue the person's discretionary medical card. [35786/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (23 Sep 2014)

James Bannon: 391. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application for a discretionary medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35787/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (23 Sep 2014)

James Bannon: 412. To ask the Minister for Health when funding will be made available to ensure the continuation of services at locations (details supplied) in County Longford. [35888/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (23 Sep 2014)

James Bannon: 413. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider initiating discussions with a company (details supplied) in relation to ensuring the drug Fampyra be provided as an available drug on the drugs payment scheme. [35889/14]

Water Services (Exempt Charges) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (18 Sep 2014)

James Bannon: I am pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to this debate. I have listened to many of the contributions with great interest. Since the Government took office several million euro has been invested to improve water quality, particularly in conties Longford and Westmeath, something I have welcomed on many occasions in the past three years. There is, however, an ongoing problem in...

Water Services (Exempt Charges) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (18 Sep 2014)

James Bannon: I am pleased that this will be happening. The people want to see continued improvement of drinking water quality. During the years I served as chair of many group water schemes. It was quantity, not quality, that people wanted, but I am pleased to say we have moved on and now it is quality water that people want. Modernising the delivery of water services is a key priority for me and...

Water Services (Exempt Charges) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (18 Sep 2014)

James Bannon: Thus far the Government has had three key objectives in the reform programme to improve water quality. The first was the establishment of Irish Water as the State-owned utility responsible for water services.

Water Services (Exempt Charges) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (18 Sep 2014)

James Bannon: Second, the Commission for Energy Regulation will act as the economic regulator for Irish Water. This will ensure the Irish Water charges plan will be subject to the approval of the commission. Third, this legislation allows for the establishment of a sustainable funding model for Irish Water. I have always stated my belief that reform of water services is crucial for economic growth....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Review of Vote 37: Minister for Social Protection (17 Sep 2014)

James Bannon: Regarding the part of the Minister's opening statement dealing with combating fraud, what is the timescale for the complete roll-out of the public services card to all persons? Also, is the issuing of the cards being undertaken in-house by an Irish company or outsourced?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Administration (17 Jul 2014)

James Bannon: 203. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a submission (details supplied) in County Westmeath; his plans to make changes to the SUSI grants system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32046/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Universal Support Ireland Administration (17 Jul 2014)

James Bannon: 204. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if and when higher education third level grant fees will be approved by Student Universal Support Ireland in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32050/14]