Results 361-380 of 7,604 for speaker:James Bannon

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services Provision (10 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: 445. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a commitment that the accident and emergency services at the Midland Regional Hospital, County Westmeath, will not be downgraded during the construction of the new accident and emergency department, but will be enhanced when the new €6 million department is fully operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5888/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (10 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: 446. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to further extend eligibility for medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5889/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Transport Provision (10 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: 447. To ask the Minister for Health the consideration being given to addressing the transportation issues that have arisen for patients in counties Longford and Westmeath who have to attend hospitals in the Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5890/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passports Data (10 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: 487. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of new passports issued to foreign nationals; the number of requests from foreign nationals to remain here, for the years 2012, 2013 and 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5704/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (10 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: 523. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the Student Universal Support Ireland application grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford. [5870/15]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Assessments (5 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: 144. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the Bellurgan flood embankment, County Louth will be upgraded and reinforced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5216/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (5 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: 302. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeframe on the completion of the Dundalk to Newry greenway cycle route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5215/15]

Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: The consultation paper on the regulation of loan portfolio buyers was issued by the Department of Finance in July 2014. The focus of the proposed draft legislation at the time would have required the holders of credit provided to individuals to be authorised under the existing retail credit regime. However, I am pleased to note that under this Bill the focus has shifted greatly. The...

Order of Business (4 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: There has been much discussion in the past week or ten days in regard to connectivity around Dublin city and the development of a new Luas line to Dublin Airport and so on. There is an urgent need to improve safety on our roads, particularly through the midlands. The completion of the N4 motorway through north-west Meath and Longford is of vital importance.

Order of Business (4 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: It is important this link is developed in the interests of rural development and safety.

Order of Business (4 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: When will the Road Transport and Safety Bill come before the House?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (4 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: 120. To ask the Minister for Health when a medical operation will take place in respect of a person (details supplied) from County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5045/15]

Order of Business (3 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: I compliment the Government on providing more than €6 billion for the construction of a new accident and emergency department at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Mullingar.

Order of Business (3 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: Work has commenced on the new unit in the past couple of weeks. I want to nail the untruth that patients in the Midlands Regional Hospital are falling off trolleys. Management at the hospital complained to me that a statement had been made to this effect. That statement needs to be corrected on behalf of staff at the hospital who are highly qualified and caring and do a wonderful job.

Order of Business (3 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: Untruths should not be broadcast in the media by politicians or anyone else.

Order of Business (3 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: We should encourage people to continually upskill to ensure they will be prepared for new employment opportunities in the regions arising from An Action Plan for Jobs.

Order of Business (3 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: When will the apprenticeship Bill be brought before the House?

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Office of the Attorney General (3 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: 169. To ask the Taoiseach the number of staff currently employed in the Attorney General's office engaged in the drafting of legislation; if he is satisfied that there is sufficient staff and resources available to the office to facilitate the prompt and efficient drafting of the outstanding legislation in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4374/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (3 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: 204. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Longford will receive notification from the social welfare appeals office regarding their current appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4780/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data Programme (3 Feb 2015)

James Bannon: 347. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment under the beef data genomics scheme will be issued in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4955/15]