Results 341-360 of 7,604 for speaker:James Bannon
- Order of Business (12 Feb 2015)
James Bannon: The travelling public expects a reliable, quality train service, be it at home or abroad. When can we expect the international travel by rail Bill before the House?
- Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2015)
James Bannon: Shame.
- Child Care: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Feb 2015)
James Bannon: Blessed art men among women.
- Child Care: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Feb 2015)
James Bannon: As I have only a few minutes to make my contribution, I would like to make just one point. As a voluntary board member of Legan Community Childcare in my home parish of Legan, I see first-hand the importance of child care services that are provided in rural Ireland, particularly in Longford-Westmeath. Only last week there was a two-page supplement in the Westmeath Examiner outlining the...
- Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
James Bannon: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on this legislation. It was interesting to hear my colleague on the other side of the House, Deputy Boyd Barrett, talking about energy co-operatives. That form of co-operation exists within every parish in the country, in particular in rural areas. People are involved in tidy town committees and development committees, for example. They are...
- Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
James Bannon: -----since it took office. All one needs to do is to look at the CAP funding package introduced by this Government last year which includes a fund of €12.5 billion for farming. Farmers have been encouraged with attractive grants to grow and plant trees. Throughout my political career, both as a county councillor and as a Member of this House, I have always had a special interest...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Future of Higher Education: Discussion (11 Feb 2015)
James Bannon: I am sorry for being late to the meeting. My question is associated with the topic being discussed. I welcome the representatives. Without wishing to take from the wonderful contribution to education made by Athlone Institute of Technology, AIT - the college is very proactive in the development of the midlands and has been working very actively with companies and businesses in the area to...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Future of Higher Education: Discussion (11 Feb 2015)
James Bannon: I cannot let the opportunity pass.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Future of Higher Education: Discussion (11 Feb 2015)
James Bannon: Parents raise the issue of the high cost of finding accommodation. Usually, it is in September and it is a huge burden on parents.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Future of Higher Education: Discussion (11 Feb 2015)
James Bannon: Many people live within driving distance of a university. In the west there is Galway and Limerick and there is Cork in the southern part of the country. People in Kildare, Wicklow and Meath can access Dublin and still live at home, but it is a huge problem in the midlands for parents. We should be considering it for the long term.
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (11 Feb 2015)
James Bannon: 83. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a single farm payment scheme payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6299/15]
- Order of Business (10 Feb 2015)
James Bannon: In the past week, the new 2015-2016 electoral register was published. There have been, again, numerous errors. In one estate in my constituency-----
- Order of Business (10 Feb 2015)
James Bannon: -----there are 28 houses occupied, but only two households have been registered.
- Order of Business (10 Feb 2015)
James Bannon: On the electoral commission Bill-----
- Order of Business (10 Feb 2015)
James Bannon: -----I ask the Taoiseach when this Bill will be published.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Pyrite Remediation Programme: Pyrite Resolution Board (10 Feb 2015)
James Bannon: I welcome Mr. O'Connor and his personnel to the meeting. This problem has been ongoing for the past number of years. A number of homes throughout the country are affected. It is a problem more prevalent in some counties than others. Are the local authorities still involved in testing of infill materials used in the construction of houses? It is important that they are if we are to ensure...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Pyrite Remediation Programme: Pyrite Resolution Board (10 Feb 2015)
James Bannon: Will this ensure similar problems will not arise in the future?
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Operation (10 Feb 2015)
James Bannon: 206. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on extending the length of a community employment scheme in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6114/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (10 Feb 2015)
James Bannon: 338. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps in place to refuse the right of citizens from other European Union member states, with serious criminal records, from entering and remaining here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5693/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: European Criminal Records Information System (10 Feb 2015)
James Bannon: 356. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide details of the memorandum of understanding or co-operation on information sharing arrangements, with regard to the criminal records of persons from other European Union countries and beyond; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5926/15]