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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Inland Fisheries (16 Apr 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the Fisheries Board activities in the past year to stock waterways in the Midlands with trench and bream, to support local fishermen and the tourism angling industry in the Midlands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16738/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Natural Gas Grid (16 Apr 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to extend a gas pipeline spur to Longford and Mullingar towns, as this would be a huge boost to businesses in Longford/Westmeath, which is part of the BMW Region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16740/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Internships (16 Apr 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding intern places for medical students [16497/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (16 Apr 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider the re-opening of the Killucan and Multyfarnham Stations on the Dublin to Sligo rail line, as studies have shown that hundreds of people would access these stations if they were up and running; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16739/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Fares (16 Apr 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions he has had with airline companies on reducing fares to attract additional visitors to Ireland for The Gathering 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16741/13]

Credit Reporting Bill 2012: Second Stage (28 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: I would like to be the first on this side of the House to congratulate Helen McEntee on her fine achievement in Meath East yesterday. She belongs to a new generation of politicians. I had the pleasure of canvassing with her last weekend in Meath and she proved to be a top performer. We will all see evidence of that in the months and years ahead in this Chamber. I extend my good wishes to...

Other Questions: Public Transport (27 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: I have said time and gain that it does not make economic sense to scale back road improvement programmes because jobs are created through getting those major infrastructural projects off the ground. A public transport network was closed down in Longford-Westmeath, namely, the rail link between Athlone and Mullingar. This serves two gateway towns and is a very important piece of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Whole-School Approaches to Mental Health and Bullying: Discussion (27 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: I acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the Children's Mental Health Coalition and its various member organisations. It is very worthwhile. We need a more child-centred approach to this issue. Last year during the course of the debate before the referendum on the Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill it was discovered and brought to our notice that over 30,000...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (20 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Health the measures that have been taken to tackle in-patient and day case waiting lists for children in Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar, County Westmeath; the impact of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14290/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (20 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Health the measures that have been taken to tackle the number of patients on trolleys in Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, County Westmeath; the impact of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14285/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pension Provisions (13 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review a reduction in a state non-contributory pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford on the grounds that their means are not as specified by the Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13425/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pension Provisions (13 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review a reduction in a state non-contributory pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford on the grounds that their means are not as specified by the Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13425/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (13 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if she will review the refusal to pass a mini bus for use as a taxi in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford on the grounds of the quality of the window screen, although this had been approved by the Department when they purchased the vehicle the factory fitted glass had subsequently had no alteration in any respect; and...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (12 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13023/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (12 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of an occupational therapist in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13022/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (5 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Finance when a person (details supplied) in County Longford will be repaid moneys due in respect of RCT contractors tax for 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11294/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (5 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason Budget 2013 provided an excise rebate on diesel for haulage companies, but not for transport companies despite his belief that under law, assistance given to truck operators would also be given to coach operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11305/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (5 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11296/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (5 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the sub-standard of broadband provision to Ardagh, County Longford will be improved, in view of the fact that it is dependent on the upgrading of the telephone exchange; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11307/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals (5 Mar 2013)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason an adjudication on an appeal in relation to payment of the 2012 disadvantaged area scheme has been delayed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11293/13]