Results 2,461-2,480 of 7,604 for speaker:James Bannon
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Committee Stage. (3 May 2006)
James Bannon: I do not wish to press this to a vote. I would just like to hear the Minister's views.
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Committee Stage. (3 May 2006)
James Bannon: The Minister might consideraltering the figures in some of those areas.
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Committee Stage. (3 May 2006)
James Bannon: Is the Opposition allowed to respond?
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (Resumed). (3 May 2006)
James Bannon: This amendment dealt with the transfer of certain ministerial functions. Can we be assured that these are open, transparent, fair and impartial? We must ensure that there is independence in this area and I hope the Minister can elaborate on that.
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (Resumed). (3 May 2006)
James Bannon: I move amendment No. 126: In page 69, line 34, after "as" to insert the following "references to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, and". This amendment updates the references to the Minister, who is referred to in the Bill as the "Minister for the Environment and Local Government". The heritage portfolio was transferred to the Minister two years ago and now...
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (Resumed). (3 May 2006)
James Bannon: It is somewhat premature to call me a Deputy, although I hope to have that title after the next general election.
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (Resumed). (3 May 2006)
James Bannon: The word "heritage" is not yet included in the title of the Oireachtas Committee on the Environment and Local Government. That issue should be addressed because there is significant interest in Irish heritage and culture and the Minister plays an important role in this area. When extra powers are given to a Minister, it is proper that they are acknowledged.
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (Resumed). (3 May 2006)
James Bannon: I am not pressing the amendment.
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (Resumed). (3 May 2006)
James Bannon: I move amendment No. 129: In page 70, line 34, to delete "then" and substitute "than".
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (Resumed). (3 May 2006)
James Bannon: I move amendment No. 130: In page 70, line 54, after "be" to insert "either". The eight-week period should not start until notice has been served. This minor amendment would allow for more transparency.
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (Resumed). (3 May 2006)
James Bannon: I do not suggest extending the period as the Minister said, but that the eight-week period should not begin until the notice is served.
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (Resumed). (3 May 2006)
James Bannon: When a notice is served, any notice, even a summons, the date is specified, and it would be specified in this case. It would not open the door to legal challenges. I am asking that the eight weeks do not begin until the notice has been served. The date on which the notice was served would be confirmed on the notice.
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (Resumed). (3 May 2006)
James Bannon: I move amendment No. 132: In page 71, line 22, to delete "ex parte" and substitute "ex parte"
- Seanad: Neighbourhood Watch Schemes. (3 May 2006)
James Bannon: I thank the Minister of State for taking this Adjournment matter on the important issue of funding for Legan neighbourhood watch. I cannot stress enough the need for him to give an update regarding essential funding for Legan neighbourhood watch and community alert under the programme of grants for locally-based community and voluntary organisation as this group provides an invaluable service...
- Seanad: Neighbourhood Watch Schemes. (3 May 2006)
James Bannon: My brother, Councillor Larry Bannon, raised this issue with me. He is very active in the local community and is a member of the committee. Can the organisation apply for the two grants at the one time? I have no doubt that it will be submitting another application. I have given the Minister the reference number and perhaps he will consider the application sympathetically this time around. The...
- Seanad: Neighbourhood Watch Schemes. (3 May 2006)
James Bannon: It covered the two areas.
- Seanad: Accident and Emergency Services: Statements. (9 May 2006)
James Bannon: Has the Minister of State ever been to an accident and emergency department at 3 o'clock on a Saturday or Sunday morning?
- Seanad: Schools Building Projects. (9 May 2006)
James Bannon: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this item on the Adjournment this evening. There is an urgent need for the Minister for Education and Science to indicate when she will approve the application for a new school in Forgney, Moyvore, Mullingar, County Westmeath, because a replacement for the old wooden flat-roofed army-type structure, which...
- Seanad: Schools Building Projects. (9 May 2006)
James Bannon: I thank the Minister of State for her reply. There is an urgency to this project and in view of this I would appreciate if the technical inspection was undertaken as soon as possible to ensure that work on the new school is progressed. The existing school may not have the capacity to continue beyond another two years.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (10 May 2006)
James Bannon: Hear, hear.