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Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Beds (31 Mar 2015)

James Bannon: 498. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford has been denied a respite place at Charleville House in Tullamore, County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13216/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Generation (31 Mar 2015)

James Bannon: 691. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress that has been made by his Department to extend Smart Grid efficiency to all parts of County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13199/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Gas Grid (31 Mar 2015)

James Bannon: 692. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will extend the gas pipeline to County Longford, in view of the fact that the local economy depends on such provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13200/15]

Order of Business (26 Mar 2015)

James Bannon: As a result of bad planning decisions and Fianna Fáil being in cahoots with big builders and developers during the boom-----

Order of Business (26 Mar 2015)

James Bannon: They zoned the land in local authority areas.

Order of Business (26 Mar 2015)

James Bannon: We all remember-----

Order of Business (26 Mar 2015)

James Bannon: They all visited the Galway tent. That is what tarnished them. They were part of the Galway tent regime.

Order of Business (26 Mar 2015)

James Bannon: That element of Fianna Fáil has not yet left this House and the people have reflected this in every opinion poll for several years.

Order of Business (26 Mar 2015)

James Bannon: When are we going to have-----

Order of Business (26 Mar 2015)

James Bannon: The way Fianna Fáil wrecked the country hurts its Deputies every time they mention it.

Order of Business (26 Mar 2015)

James Bannon: I know from contacts in County Longford that the new leader of Fianna Fáil skirted around the Galway tent in his younger days. I know that for a fact.

Order of Business (26 Mar 2015)

James Bannon: I will when I get my chance. Please control the Deputies opposite. They are out of control.

Order of Business (26 Mar 2015)

James Bannon: I ask the Tánaiste when we will have the building control Bill to place the construction industry on a proper footing. This is very important.

Leaders' Questions (26 Mar 2015)

James Bannon: Yes, a sit-in.

Leaders' Questions (26 Mar 2015)

James Bannon: And first class trips around the world.

Leaders' Questions (26 Mar 2015)

James Bannon: This is an elongated question as well.

The Dairy Sector: Statements (Resumed) (25 Mar 2015)

James Bannon: I agree with the two previous speakers in expressing my great disappointment that there is not a single Opposition Deputy in the House for this important debate. There are no representatives of Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin or the Independents. It shows what they think of rural areas and the people who live there. The Opposition often cries wolf about rural services being taken away,...

Order of Business (25 Mar 2015)

James Bannon: The issue of bail, particularly the manner in which it is granted, needs to be reviewed. Judges and members of An Garda Síochána have been in touch with me about a serious problem with the guidelines governing sentencing for serious offences. The legislation on bail must be reviewed. When will the bail Bill be brought before the House?

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Aois Intofachta chun Oifig an Uachtaráin) 2015: An Dara Céim - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Age of Eligibility for Election to the Office of President) Bill 2015: Second Stage (25 Mar 2015)

James Bannon: In conclusion, the arguments for reducing the age requirement for the Presidency are much greater than those against and that is why I will support the forthcoming referendum.

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Aois Intofachta chun Oifig an Uachtaráin) 2015: An Dara Céim - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Age of Eligibility for Election to the Office of President) Bill 2015: Second Stage (25 Mar 2015)

James Bannon: As a member of the Constitutional Convention, I recall that there was a great deal of debate surrounding the issue of whether we should lower the age of eligibility for election to the Office of President. It was a contentious issue with many arguments being put for and against the proposal. In the end, the recommendation to lower the age requirement was only passed by a majority of three...