James Bannon TD

James Bannon TD is a Fine Gael TD for the Longford Westmeath constituency. He was first elected to the Dáil in May 2007.

He was elected on the Seanad Éireann Industrial and Commercial Panel in July, 2002. He was the Party's Spokesperson on Environment, Local Government and Heritage in the Upper House.

He is a farmer and auctioneer from Legan, Co. Longford. James was first elected to Longford County Council in 1985. He was re-elected on two occasions, each time topping the poll in County Longford. During this time he became the youngest Chairperson of Longford County Council.


Our emigrants should not be penalised further by the State by refusing them their rights to be part of the democratic process

About 50,000 Irish live abroad and are in constant fear of deportation. What is needed is immigrant reform for illegal immigrants to obtain active citizenship

Bannon Calls On Minister To Consider Bringing Forward Payment Of The Disadvantage Area Scheme To Assist Farming Community.

Farmers are facing hugely increased meal bills this year as farmers have had to supplement their fodder by feeding meal to animals from early spring and thus raising their cost base massively.

Speech on the Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill

I welcome the Bill and I acknowledge the work of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Fitzgerald. Her work has introduced measures for the recognition of children