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Written Answers — Fluoridation of Water: Fluoridation of Water (24 Jan 2012)

James Bannon: Question 602: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the cost of the fluoridation of water in the midlands and throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3963/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (18 Jan 2012)

James Bannon: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Health the reason the primary care reimbursement service does not inform medical card holders of a change of status, for example, if 16 year olds have been taken off cover from the time of their birthday, their cards state validity, yet have been withdrawn unilaterally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2886/12]

Rural Transport Services (12 Jan 2012)

James Bannon: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for affording me opportunity to discuss the need for the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to include consideration of the rural transport programme in the overall context of all public transport subventions and planning and not in isolation. Taken as part of the whole, the allocation for rural transport is minimal. For example in 2009, of the €575...

Rural Transport Services (12 Jan 2012)

James Bannon: I welcome the maintenance of funding for rural transport in 2012. I also welcome that an integrated approach to public transport in rural areas is being examined. The rural transport project has proven to be a success story in terms of its addressing social exclusion in rural areas through the provision of a door-to-door service to worthy and vulnerable people in our society. I ask that the...

Private Members' Business. Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) (12 Jan 2012)

James Bannon: I stress my belief that removing any part of initiatives such as the DEIS programme, which promotes educational equality, represents a false economy. Children are the future. It is our responsibility to preserve their right to achieve that future for both their personal development and the national good. As a concerned public representative and as a member of one of the parties in...

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (11 Jan 2012)

James Bannon: Question 474: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when a person (details supplied) in County Longford will receive payment due in relation to the sale of their bog which is outstanding since May 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41034/11]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (11 Jan 2012)

James Bannon: Question 762: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing problems in respect of grants to farmers who planted Miscanthus, as part of the bioenergy scheme of 2007; if his further attention has been drawn to the initial failure of the first crop (details supplied), which was in essence an experimental crop, and subsequent demand by...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (11 Jan 2012)

James Bannon: Question 786: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will to ensure the provision of necessary funding for a child-care facility (details supplied) in County Longford, which it has not received from the childcare directorate through higher capitation, to which it is entitled, to enable it to continue the work it does for the disadvantaged families in the local area; and if...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (11 Jan 2012)

James Bannon: Question 811: To ask the Minister for Health if it is possible for a clerical officer (details supplied) to transfer from one Government Department to another or to a county council in order to minimise travel time and expense; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1249/12]

Order of Business (15 Dec 2011)

James Bannon: Given the increasing inability of many people to pay fines and meet their ever-increasing commitments, and in light of the overcrowding in our prisons, can the Tánaiste tell the House why the criminal justice (Fines Act 2010) (Amendment) Bill is being unduly delayed?

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (14 Dec 2011)

James Bannon: Question 64: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will note that a recent political humanitarian delegation to enter the Gaza Strip consisted of 100 delegates across the political spectrum from 40 countries; if he will further note that around 1.6 million persons are besieged in the Gaza Strip with insufficient supplies of medicine in the area and that,...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (14 Dec 2011)

James Bannon: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford has been refused a carer's allowance, despite the medical aspect of the appeal being approved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40218/11]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (14 Dec 2011)

James Bannon: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason An Garda Síochána is unable to reach a comprehensive assessment of the causes of a fire on the property of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40216/11]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (14 Dec 2011)

James Bannon: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Health if he will increase the home-help hours for a person of 83 years of age (details supplied) in County Longford who is living alone and currently has only a half hour per morning, which is not sufficient for her needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40219/11]

Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Final Stages (14 Dec 2011)

James Bannon: I want to put the record straight on the bin charges. They were introduced by those on the other side of the House when in government.

Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Final Stages (14 Dec 2011)

James Bannon: The Deputy will have her opportunity to speak. She left the meeting earlier today when we were discussing the septic tank charge.

Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Final Stages (14 Dec 2011)

James Bannon: It is a bit rich of her to come in here and contradict me today. I note there is a spilt in the Technical Group but that is its own business. I agree with Deputy Mathews that we need more time for serious debate in the House, particularly in these extraordinary times, on issues that concern people. Politics is all about people, engaging with and listening to people and bringing forward...

Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Final Stages (14 Dec 2011)

James Bannon: The same was the case with the Water Services (Amendment) Bill. I do not understand why we rush legislation in this House. While I am part of the Government side, I have made my views known at public parliamentary party meetings etc. This time, the lead-up to Christmas, is a most unfortunate time for dealing with these Bills. The country is in a serious financial situation and we need to...

Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Final Stages (14 Dec 2011)

James Bannon: -----have extra costs. While I will not vote against my Government, I plead with the Minister of State to consider the case of people with disabilities because they face hidden costs that able-bodied people do not. Some concessions should be made for them. Will the owner or the occupier of a house be liable to the tax?

Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Final Stages (14 Dec 2011)

James Bannon: Who will collect it? We hear about agencies and quangos. Will collection be the responsibility of the local authority and will the funding collected go back into local communities to service them? Local authorities do a great amount of good work. Every day when we leave our houses-----