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Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: We have ensured, through our county development plan, that such problems do not arise.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: Longford County Council is controlled by Fine Gael.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: I am very disappointed with the dictatorial attitude of some planners.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: Rural Ireland will die if we do not have a serious debate on this issue as soon as possible. On another issue, native trout are in danger of being wiped out by a British species called chub.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: The arrival of chub has affected a river quite close to my home area.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: In fact, I am the chairperson of the Inny Anglers Development Association.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: I have first-hand knowledge of what is happening to the fish stocks in the River Inny.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: I am calling on the Leader to ensure that emergency legislation——

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: ——is introduced as soon as possible to deal with this issue.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: If action is not taken, our tourism industry will be destroyed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: I know it will be guillotined. No further debate will be allowed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: The madness of this Government should be stopped by a general election now. The report on the electronic voting fiasco should be a final wake-up call to all our citizens that we cannot trust this Government.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: The report includes 41 recommendations which will cost the citizens of this country millions of euro. It shows a significant lack of leadership on the part of the Government and its lack of respect for taxpayers at a time when terminally-ill patients must undergo a means test to obtain a medical card.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: This is shameful in light of what is happening within the Health Service Executive. I agree with Senator Terry that we need a second airport, which should be located in the midlands.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: This airport should be located on the Longford-Westmeath border. I am glad to see that Government Senators agree with me. It is a very important piece of infrastructure for the midlands.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: Hen houses.

Seanad: Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (5 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Tim O'Malley, to the House. I had not intended to speak on the Bill, but in the light of the upset caused last week in the Longford-Westmeath constituency and further afield on foot of the remarks made by a local Deputy in the Dáil, I felt I had to support the valiant women who have fought hard and desperately, despite the illness and stress caused to...

Seanad: Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (5 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: I cannot stress strongly enough the need to be proactive and to do all we can to assist people who deserve our help and sympathy. We need to unite to try to rectify the actions of the Government. All possible assistance should be given to those affected. The compensation scheme has failed the fairness test on many counts over the last two and a half years. This Bill finally delivers on the...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (6 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: I join with other Senators in extending a vote of sympathy for the late Luke Belton. I offer my condolences to his wife, Elizabeth, and his four children. I knew Luke Belton before I became involved in politics. It was a cousin of Luke Belton, who happens to be an aunt-in-law of Senator O'Toole, who first encouraged me to get involved in politics——

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (6 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: ——and the GAA. This was the late Molly Lynam-Clancy, who lived on the farm adjoining my own. I have known the Belton family over many years. They are honest, hard-working, decent farmers from south County Longford. That is where Mr. Belton had his roots and the family farm is farmed by his nieces, Ms Ann O'Reilly and Ms Evelyn Rooney. They are still active in Fine Gael in south County...