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Order of Business (25 Jun 2014)

James Bannon: Good transport links are key to the country's economic development, particularly in the midlands. There is a need to improve the safety and reliability of the road network throughout the country. As the Taoiseach is aware, the completion of the motorway from Dublin to Sligo has been a priority for me and a great deal of work was done-----

Order of Business (25 Jun 2014)

James Bannon: There is a serious bottleneck on the road which runs out of Mullingar to Rooskey and onward through the remainder of County Longford.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2014)

James Bannon: When is the road traffic Bill, the purpose of which will be to provide for further measures in respect of road safety, due to come before us?

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Redundancy Payments (25 Jun 2014)

James Bannon: 91. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will clarify a situation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford in respect of employment law and entitlements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27553/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (25 Jun 2014)

James Bannon: 187. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford had at least eight appointments for treatment cancelled and in view of the seriousness of the treatment required if the person will be provided with an early appointment. [27554/14]

Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (24 Jun 2014)

James Bannon: I thank the Minister of State for his response. While appreciating that, in theory, the current enrolment does not warrant four classes, the level of need and support required has not been taken into account. In the light of the facts I have presented, I would appreciate it if the Minister of State reviewed the situation in Edgeworthstown because there is a conflict between what he has said...

Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (24 Jun 2014)

James Bannon: We will shortly have the largest school in the midlands at St. Mary's in Edgeworthstown, County Longford. My concern has always been for the care and well-being of children. My genuine support for improvement of substandard facilities is well recognised across Longford-Westmeath. I have supported staff and services at every possible opportunity, even in the very difficult circumstances...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Volunteering and Community Development: Volunteer Ireland (24 Jun 2014)

James Bannon: I welcome the delegates from the voluntary sector. The work of volunteers the length and breadth of this country is priceless and contributes greatly to building a better society. Senator Landy spoke about sport, the number of people involved in it and the number of volunteers who run sporting events throughout the country each weekend and during the week. Their work is invaluable. Indeed...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Emergency Works Scheme Eligibility (24 Jun 2014)

James Bannon: 191. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to a letter about funding under the emergency works scheme advising that funding was granted to a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath which was subsequently withdrawn with an apology for the error; the steps the school can take to appeal this funding decision; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Expenditure (24 Jun 2014)

James Bannon: 202. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a breakdown by year since 2011 of the financial savings and the value for money in the decision to locate the vocational education committee headquarters in Mullingar rather than in Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26902/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Expenditure (24 Jun 2014)

James Bannon: 204. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a breakdown by year since 2011 of the financial savings and the value for money in the decision to locate the VEC headquarters in Mullingar, County Westmeath rather than in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26924/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (24 Jun 2014)

James Bannon: 226. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the changes made to the criteria for special class provision for a school (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27322/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (24 Jun 2014)

James Bannon: 245. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to increase the number of manufacturing jobs in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26704/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (24 Jun 2014)

James Bannon: 246. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to increase the number of manufacturing jobs in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26705/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Microenterprise Loan Fund Applications (24 Jun 2014)

James Bannon: 247. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of small businesses in County Longford that have availed of the microfinance scheme for small business since it was set up in 2012; the total numbers and amounts of loans approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26706/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Casual Trading Regulations (24 Jun 2014)

James Bannon: 250. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when he proposes to update the guidelines and by-laws for casual trading; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26925/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (24 Jun 2014)

James Bannon: 271. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford who is in receipt of disability benefit receives €191 per week only and not the full amount; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26707/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (24 Jun 2014)

James Bannon: 286. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on a review of carer's allowance will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; if she will expedite the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26929/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Development (24 Jun 2014)

James Bannon: 317. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when will Government funding be provided to assist in the reopening of the old harbour at Market Square, Longford, in order to promote tourism in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26808/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Development (24 Jun 2014)

James Bannon: 327. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if sources of funding will be available in the 2014-15 budget for the development of the Longford spur of the Royal Canal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26932/14]