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Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages. (16 May 2006)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 47: In page 34, line 25, to delete "50" and substitute "10". This amendment relates to the size of windfarms. When I discussed this matter in detail on Committee Stage last week the Minister indicated he would give some consideration to a reduction in the size of the windfarm. Perhaps he will give an update on his position. Amendment No. 48 relates to harbour areas. I...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages. (16 May 2006)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 48: In page 35, line 11, to delete "20" and substitute "10".

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages. (16 May 2006)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 49: In page 36, line 29, to delete "30" and substitute "15".

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages. (16 May 2006)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 50: In page 36, line 31, to delete "10" and substitute "5".

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages. (16 May 2006)

James Bannon: I am pleased the Minister has taken on board my amendment because the word "Heritage" had been omitted in the Minister's title. Several departmental applications forms, which do not include the word "Heritage", are still in circulation. Our heritage is an important part of the environment and the Minister is doing a great deal in this area. It should, therefore, receive due recognition. The...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages. (16 May 2006)

James Bannon: The amendment updates the reference to the Minister.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages. (16 May 2006)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 55: In page 78, line 33, after "as" to insert the following "references to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, and".

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages. (16 May 2006)

James Bannon: The amendment is agreed.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages. (16 May 2006)

James Bannon: Amendment No. 55 updates the reference to the Minister's title.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages. (16 May 2006)

James Bannon: My amendment updates the reference and inserts the word "Heritage".

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages. (16 May 2006)

James Bannon: The amendment provides for the updating of the Minister's title.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages. (16 May 2006)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 56: In page 79, line 50, after "be," to insert "either". This is a technical amendment. The Minister indicated on Committee Stage he would take it on board for Report Stage. Amendment No. 57 is also technical. The Minister promised to examine it before Report Stage and he indicated that he would accept it and take it on board.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages. (16 May 2006)

James Bannon: We had a debate on clarity on Committee Stage. I felt that the eight week timeframe should not start until the notice is served. The date would be clearly marked on the notice. The Minister said that he would look into it and get back to me when he discussed it with his officials. I still believe that the eight week period should not start until the notice is served.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages. (16 May 2006)

James Bannon: I thank the Minister and other Members who contributed to the process. I also thank the departmental staff for enduring this long and often tedious debate. There is much to be welcomed in the Bill. It will fast-track much development which is needed for the improvement of the country's infrastructure. The crucial projects are those related to transport, the development of our harbours, of the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 May 2006)

James Bannon: I support the call for a debate on housing and have called for one in the past. House prices have gone through the roof and young people find it difficult to get on the bottom rung of the property ladder. Local authorities have zoned sufficient land for development but it is not being released. Much of it is in the hands of developers who are not releasing it. We must take action soon. I call...

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 May 2006)

James Bannon: Many of them are Fianna Fáil cronies.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 May 2006)

James Bannon: Most definitely.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 May 2006)

James Bannon: For the fourth time we will have a public launch——

Seanad: Waste Management: Statements. (17 May 2006)

James Bannon: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, to the House to debate the very important issue of waste management. Urban and rural areas of the country are choking on waste. It is imperative that the Government finally takes responsibility for its actions and ensures that our environment is handed on to future...

Seanad: Waste Management: Statements. (17 May 2006)

James Bannon: They are furious at the manner in which the Government has ripped them off as regards charging a levy and then failing to provide the facilities to collect waste. Senator Dardis is well aware of the position.