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Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2005)

James Bannon: I made representations to the commission by means of a submission calling for the restoration of the old Longford-Westmeath constituency. I was the only one from the midlands to do so.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2005)

James Bannon: The population is ideal for a Dáil constituency. It is the historical constituency for the area and it was unnecessarily abandoned for the Longford-Roscommon constituency. The old commission erred in its last revision and I am glad it has corrected this. While Longford-Roscommon and Longford-Westmeath do not breach county boundaries, the Longford-Roscommon arrangement was a completely...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2005)

James Bannon: The River Shannon is the most significant physical feature by far in Ireland, yet the commission failed to show regard for the Shannon, despite its terms of reference. A mere two bridges connect counties Longford and Roscommon, at Lanesboro and Tarmonbarry. There are fewer land connections between counties Longford and Roscommon than between England and France — the channel tunnel has...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2005)

James Bannon: I had my hand up for some time. Two serious issues arise which need to be discussed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2005)

James Bannon: I do not believe in being muzzled by this House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2005)

James Bannon: I am disappointed with the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2005)

James Bannon: I do not appreciate being muzzled.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2005)

James Bannon: Certain issues require to be addressed. Insufficient time has been given to No. 7 in terms of planning and development for a large section of this community. I want more time to discuss that decision.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2005)

James Bannon: I again want to my express my grave disappointment with the Cathaoirleach. Two issues arise——

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2005)

James Bannon: ——concerning Sellafield andNo. 7. I am disappointed with the Cathaoirleach and I will leave in protest at the manner in which he dealt with this morning's business.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2005)

James Bannon: I am disappointed with the manner in which the Cathaoirleach dealt with the business.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

James Bannon: Sellafield is a catastrophe waiting to happen. I tried to raise this issue yesterday. Sellafield must be closed in the interest of the health and safety of our nation. This is something we have been demanding for a long time. It is up to the Government to take this matter to the international courts again. What happened over the past nine months shows total negligence on the part of the staff...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

James Bannon: Much has happened since the summer recess. A great number of services throughout the country have not only been cut but amputated, especially in the area of health and services for the elderly.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

James Bannon: It is bad for democracy when we see Parliament in recess for almost four months——

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

James Bannon: ——and dictatorships taking over. That is the situation and I ask the Leader to——

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

James Bannon: ——review matters so the Oireachtas might perhaps resume midway during the summer recess to deal with such issues, of which there are many.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

James Bannon: In my constituency of Longford-Westmeath the Minister for Health and Children is still trying to delay the completion of phase 2B of Longford-Westmeath General Hospital, Mullingar.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

James Bannon: I call on the Leader to invite the Minister for Health and Children to the House for a debate on the maladministration of the health service throughout Ireland.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2005)

James Bannon: The neglect over the issue of Sellafield is unbelievable. I was there as part of a delegation from an Oireachtas committee two weeks ago and there is evidence of incompetence and complacency among some members of the staff. It is a disaster waiting to happen and we have an obligation to protect the citizens of this State in a fair manner. I call for the closure of Sellafield in the interests...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Oct 2005)

James Bannon: It is a well known fact that home helps are not getting their proper entitlements. They are the least well recognised group of carers in the community. It is unfair that they have been neglected for so long. Will the Leader invite the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children to the House to explain why the Health Service Executive has failed to give home helps their entitlements under...