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

James Bannon: -----we see the extraordinary work done by local authorities. A percentage of the funding, if not all, should go to local authorities.

Defence Forces Review (13 Dec 2011)

James Bannon: With regard to the value for money review, we must consider the whole portfolio of buildings, including the barracks that have been closed, and their value to communities, especially when they are in prime locations in the middle of towns. I see them as having a multi-functional purpose for the benefit of communities. When Longford barracks closed back in 2008, I made a commitment to the...

Defence Forces Review (13 Dec 2011)

James Bannon: We came up with a multi-functional purpose for the building. I am glad the Minister has agreed to sell it to both local authorities. We cannot lose sight of the value of these structures to the community. They are mainly located in the centre of towns. I am anxious to ensure that any of the barracks that have been closed will not be sold to a developer who will sit on it for 20 years and...

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (7 Dec 2011)

James Bannon: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford has not been issued with a primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39148/11]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (7 Dec 2011)

James Bannon: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford has not received details requested relating to outstanding PRSI payment, which they dispute and which are impacting on their right to a contributory State pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39149/11]

Written Answers — Foster Care: Foster Care (7 Dec 2011)

James Bannon: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason payments to foster carers are to be paid monthly in arrears from early 2012; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39152/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (7 Dec 2011)

James Bannon: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Health the plans that have been made for the staff at St. Joseph's Care Centre following the temporary closure of Our Lady's Unit, side 1, with patients being moved into the Lodge and St. Theresa's Unit and the overall numbers at the centre now under seventy; and if he will give a detailed breakdown of his plans for this facility. [39151/11]

Budget Statement 2012 (6 Dec 2011)

James Bannon: Let him repeat himself.

Budget Statement 2012 (6 Dec 2011)

James Bannon: The Deputy might live longer.

Budget Statement 2012 (6 Dec 2011)

James Bannon: Deputy Mattie McGrath is doing better with the €40,000.

Budget Statement 2012 (6 Dec 2011)

James Bannon: Is this Deputy Seán Fleming's speech from yesterday?

Budget Statement 2012 (6 Dec 2011)

James Bannon: Hear, hear.

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

James Bannon: The Deputy would know.

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

James Bannon: He did not give back the €30,000 yet.

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

James Bannon: And the ATMs.

Statements on Expenditure (5 Dec 2011)

James Bannon: Did you read it?

Order of Business (1 Dec 2011)

James Bannon: I see Deputy Mary Lou McDonald getting ready to jump up.

Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

James Bannon: Will the Taoiseach expedite the criminal justice (victims rights) Bill to balance the scales of justice in the interest of deciding who are the law breakers and also protecting the rights of victims? I am aware that victims of crime-----

Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

James Bannon: -----are being intimidated throughout the country even as we speak.

Written Answers — Personal Debt: Personal Debt (29 Nov 2011)

James Bannon: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford should be expected to pay what they consider to be an unfair higher interest rate on their bank loan with the Bank of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37568/11]