Results 761-780 of 7,604 for speaker:James Bannon

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Staff (1 Apr 2014)

James Bannon: 376. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the numbers of water service staff that will be retained by county following the establishment of Irish Water and if their salaries will be paid by the respective councils or the new company Irish Water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15228/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (1 Apr 2014)

James Bannon: 420. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the recent incidents of break-ins in Edgeworthstown, County Longford, the discussions he has had with the superintendent on the matter and the action being taken to address the problem by way of additional gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15246/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Family Resource Centres (1 Apr 2014)

James Bannon: 480. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide an update on a funding allocation towards Bridgeways Family Resource Centre, Ballymahon, County Longford, to fund its green learning programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15212/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (1 Apr 2014)

James Bannon: 571. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date in filling the post of an ophthalmic physician for Longford-Westmeath which was vacated last October; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15227/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (1 Apr 2014)

James Bannon: 573. To ask the Minister for Health the number of ambulances serving the people of County Longford at any given time from its department adjoining St. Joseph's care centre, Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15237/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Issues (1 Apr 2014)

James Bannon: 617. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans he has to implement legislation concerning the hazard posed by dangerous trees along the edges of public roadways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15211/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (1 Apr 2014)

James Bannon: 636. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will carry out a safety audit on the N4 between Mullingar and Rooskey on how adequate the route is to cater for its current volume of traffic, with particular reference to the need to achieve best practice in respect of health and safety standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15168/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Enterprises (26 Mar 2014)

James Bannon: 151. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding entitlements purchased through an auctioneer in April 2013 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; if he will examine and clarify same in respect of this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14240/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Canal By-laws and Naomh Éanna: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Mar 2014)

James Bannon: We do not want an "us and them" attitude to develop. There is a need for Waterways Ireland to provide this information to people who perceive the canal to be part of their heritage. The way in which information has been disseminated to date has not been great. There is a great deal of anxiety, fear and annoyance throughout the country in respect of what is going to happen as a result of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Canal By-laws and Naomh Éanna: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Mar 2014)

James Bannon: I welcome the officials from Waterways Ireland and the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland and thank them for their comprehensive presentations. The canals have been a recreational amenity for people for decades and it is important that they are kept open, accessible and usable for everyone. We do not want the introduction of by-laws to result in their closure or a prohibition on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (25 Mar 2014)

James Bannon: As her constituency colleague, I also wish to sympathise with her family. I knew Nicky all my life and we contested many elections together in the same party. I always found her to be a true lady who was very committed to her constituents. Not alone has her family suffered a major loss, but so too have the people of the entire midlands. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (25 Mar 2014)

James Bannon: 385. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason an application to have a reader for the leaving certificate was denied in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford even though the person had been granted a reader for the junior certificate. [13903/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (25 Mar 2014)

James Bannon: 585. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on proposed additional funding to purchase the motte in Granard and bring it into public ownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13101/14]

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (13 Mar 2014)

James Bannon: I will share time with Deputy Coffey. Another Deputy is due to arrive as well, but I am uncertain. I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to contribute to this debate. Ireland has moved on much in the three years since the Government came to power, but there is always room for improvement. The Government's plan is to get our country back to work and on track. We are starting to...

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (13 Mar 2014)

James Bannon: We must consider the legislation governing driving instructors. There should be a greater emphasis on showing respect for other road users instead of getting clients over the hurdle of passing tests. When a driver in the US is about to reach disqualification stage, he or she must undertake a training and driving test programme. This is something that should be considered for Ireland, as it...

Order of Business (13 Mar 2014)

James Bannon: Given the level of crime and corruption hitting the headlines on a daily basis, particularly in respect of the white-collar sector, when can we expect the criminal justice (corruption) Bill to come before the House?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (11 Mar 2014)

James Bannon: 394. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11926/14]

Business of Dáil (4 Mar 2014)

James Bannon: The Deputy should go back to his brother.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Payments (4 Mar 2014)

James Bannon: 174. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason carer's allowance was only granted for a four and a half week period after the death of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10530/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (4 Mar 2014)

James Bannon: 351. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the delay in issuing single farm payments and disadvantaged area aid payments for 2012 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10778/14]