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Other Questions: Age Profile in the Farming Industry (13 Dec 2012)

James Bannon: I listened with interest to the Minister's comments on educational facilities for young farmers. Quality education is key to developing Irish agriculture and giving it a competitive edge in Europe. The Minister may be aware, however, that at least six agricultural colleges closed across the midlands during my lifetime. There is a significant deficit in terms of educational facilities. I...

Other Questions: Age Profile in the Farming Industry (13 Dec 2012)

James Bannon: There is a huge deficit in the north of the country. Does the Minister have plans to provide a new agricultural facility in the midlands or further north?

Other Questions: Age Profile in the Farming Industry (13 Dec 2012)

James Bannon: Multyfarnham and Warrenstown which were fine colleges were closed. As a result, there is no agricultural facility in the midlands and no place in which to educate its young farmers. I plead with the Minister to look at this issue.

Order of Business (13 Dec 2012)

James Bannon: Billy was caught napping.

Leaders' Questions (13 Dec 2012)

James Bannon: Sit down.

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2012)

James Bannon: Give us a printout.

Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2012)

James Bannon: The Deputy should not shake his hand in thd Chamber.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 25 - Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (Supplementary) (11 Dec 2012)

James Bannon: I welcome the witnesses and I am delighted all parties in Northern Ireland have come together and are demonstrating their broad commitment to the peace process. Various bodies have been established which include politicians from Northern Ireland and this jurisdiction and reports are laid before the Assembly and the Oireachtas. There is a consensus process involving all political strands in...

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 25 - Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (Supplementary) (11 Dec 2012)

James Bannon: I have many in mind. I will not say what the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, stated last week. I acknowledge the significant contribution the Taoiseach has made to non-governmental organisations. A group from my constituency of Longford-Westmeath met the Taoiseach and he brought them into Government Buildings. They were very appreciative of the interest he showed in what they do in central...

Topical Issues: Job Losses (6 Dec 2012)

James Bannon: I know. Following the closure of seven Garda stations, security will be at crisis level. The recent job losses are another wake-up call which I am asking the Minister of State not to ignore. For many years, I have been calling for a task force which needs to be established to drive the economic recovery and provide jobs for sustainable growth in the midlands.

Topical Issues: Job Losses (6 Dec 2012)

James Bannon: I thank the Minister of State for his contribution and the fact that Ericsson is fully committed to Athlone and to Ireland generally. This is most welcome. I ask the Minister of State to remember, however, that there are many people in my constituency who suffer from severe depression because they are unable to find jobs. The midlands has probably the highest rate of unemployment to be...

Topical Issues: Job Losses (6 Dec 2012)

James Bannon: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me highlight this important issue, the recent loss of 100 jobs at Ericsson in Athlone. The implications of this on the local and national economy are undisputed, as is the need for the Minister, Deputy Bruton, and my friend, the Minister of State, Deputy Perry, in tandem with IDA Ireland, to support the workers and prioritise jobs for the midlands. I...

Report of the Expert Group on the Judgment in the A, B and C v. Ireland Case: Statements (Resumed) (6 Dec 2012)

James Bannon: In order to discuss this report and its ramifications, we must focus on the findings of the expert group and their implications for the issue of abortion legislation. However, given the tragic circumstances of Savita Halappanavar's death in Galway in late October and the efforts of both sides - the pro and anti-abortion lobbies - it is impossible not to include it in any discussion of A, B...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Equality for Customers of Department of Social Protection: Discussion with Transgender Equality Network Ireland (5 Dec 2012)

James Bannon: I join colleagues in welcoming the delegation from Transgender Equality Network Ireland and thank them for their presentation. Why did they refer to the situation in Argentina when major changes have been made in Europe? We are committed to removing the crippling stigma on people. I did not see the entire agenda for the constitutional convention, of which I am a member, but is the issue of...

Financial Resolutions 2013 - Budget Statement 2013 (5 Dec 2012)

James Bannon: Hear, hear.

Financial Resolutions 2013 - Budget Statement 2013 (5 Dec 2012)

James Bannon: Fianna Fáil wrecked this country.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Management (5 Dec 2012)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to issue guidelines to boards of management in respect of the contentious issue of pupils purchasing presents for teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54744/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Places (5 Dec 2012)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a community employment extension scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54742/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (5 Dec 2012)

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. [54743/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Taxation (5 Dec 2012)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding motor taxation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54745/12]