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Order of Business (4 Dec 2012)

James Bannon: Given the implications of passing the children's rights referendum recently, could the Taoiseach update me as to when the courts Bill, which hopefully will bring much needed transparency to child care and family proceedings, will come before the House?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Constitutional Convention (4 Dec 2012)

James Bannon: In light of the fact that our independence and our sovereignty was handed to the International Monetary Fund by the previous Administration and that the banking debt of this country has become the personal debt of every man, woman and child in the country, our sovereignty needs to be debated. The previous Administration handed our sovereignty over to the EU.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Diplomatic Representation (4 Dec 2012)

James Bannon: I welcome the Taoiseach's initiative to broaden our base to broker a deal on immigration in the USA for the more than 50,000 undocumented Irish in the United States. This Government and this party supported the Kennedy-McCain immigration reform Bill in the US. I would like to know the status of that Bill. I pay tribute to the many Irish-American lobby groups in the United States which also...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Conflict (28 Nov 2012)

James Bannon: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has been in contact with the UN in relation to calling on Israel to abide by their obligations under international law to protect and respect the rights of the civilian population in the Gaza Strip; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53393/12]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Conflict (28 Nov 2012)

James Bannon: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the serious and negative humanitarian consequences imposed on the civilian population of the Gaza Strip brought about by Israel and the lack of respect for international law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53394/12]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Conflict (28 Nov 2012)

James Bannon: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the serious curtailment of agricultural practice and the undermining of rural livelihoods, throughout the Gaza Strip, which is bringing about a serious food crisis, as the crossings are closed and furthermore the animal sector is suffering from a decrease of open areas and decreased fodder...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Conflict (28 Nov 2012)

James Bannon: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the numerous indiscriminate and deadly acts of violence against the civilian population of the Gaza Strip; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53396/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Delays (28 Nov 2012)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason persons (details supplied) in County Longford faced such a long delay in the processing of their student grant application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53389/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (28 Nov 2012)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a mature student grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53390/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (28 Nov 2012)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an invalidity pension appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53386/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (28 Nov 2012)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53387/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Correspondence (21 Nov 2012)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason eleven separate letters and emails to his Department have not been answered in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51809/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (21 Nov 2012)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for illness benefit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51805/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (21 Nov 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. [51806/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (21 Nov 2012)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for permission to reside in the State on the basis of civil partnership with an Irish national in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51808/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (21 Nov 2012)

James Bannon: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the promised and urgently needed podiatry post at Mullingar Regional Hospital, County Westmeath, which was sanctioned in April 2012 as part of the National Footcare Programme to tackle diabetes related foot ulcers and amputations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51807/12]

Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)

James Bannon: Speaking as someone who has visited the Gaza Strip in the past 12 months-----

Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)

James Bannon: ----- and who saw at first hand the impact the conflict has had on the people of Gaza, I welcome the Taoiseach's intention to facilitate a debate on Gaza in the coming weeks.

Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)

James Bannon: On legislation, can the Taoiseach tell me the reason the local government reform Bill is not being fast-tracked, given the reform has been announced? Reform is necessary and is urgently required but currently the Bill is not included in the publication document for 2013.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Seanad Referendum (20 Nov 2012)

James Bannon: To ask the Taoiseach when it is planned to hold a referendum on Constitution Day at which the people will be asked to approve the abolition of Seanad Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51192/12]