Month: May 2012

Know a Backbencher: James Bannon TD for Longford/Westmeath, Fine Gael

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James Bannon: Former Fine Gael Senator (Industrial & Commercial Panel) Member, Committee on Environment, Transport, Culture and the Gaeltacht (since 9 Jun 2011) Recent Dáil quote: “Deputy Boyd Barrett wants to take up arms in Galway again.” Has spoken in 64 debates in the last year — average among TDs. Has received answers to 240 … Read more

Know a Backbencher: John Lyons TD for Dublin North West, Labour

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John Lyons: Member, Committee on Jobs, Social Protection and Education (since 9 Jun 2011) Member, Committee on Procedure and Privileges (since 9 Jun 2011) Member, Joint Administration Committee (since 9 Jun 2011) Member, Committee on Jobs, Social Protection and Education (since 9 Jun 2011) Recent Dáil quote: “our strategy of patient engagement with our EU … Read more