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

James Bannon: As Senator Dardis said, seven members of the Belton family became Deputies in Dáil Éireann and we all know Louis Belton and Avril Doyle. I worked with Mr. Louis Belton on the council. A Belton commands the ship in Longford. Councillor Paddy Belton is mayor, or captain, of the county and he is a cousin of the late Luke Belton. At one time there were three Beltons on Longford County Council,...

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

James Bannon: When a person gives money to one as a child, one always remembers it. He had great time for children, his family and the neighbours he left behind in County Longford. He always came to the funerals of family and neighbours despite the fact that he was busy in Dublin developing a business. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Mr. Belton was a gentleman from head to toe and he carried that to his...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: I am very disappointed the Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 is returning to the House today and I am also dismayed at the short amount of time that has been allocated to it. I am also very disappointed the Government has not published the report of the Barr tribunal on the death of John Carthy in Abbeylara, County Longford. The Government has been kicking this...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: We all know the motorway cost approximately €420 million and it will be a greater burden still on the taxpayer because of the negligence of the Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: The other side of the House is twisting this issue. On another subject, dear to my heart, in County Longford where Longford General Hospital casualty unit provides a very important community service. However, the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, is downgrading facilities there.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: Yesterday a man arrived there bleeding to death and was turned away and sent to Roscommon County Hospital for treatment. Can I not ask a question?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: On a point of order, I understand that the Minister has amended the Bill to delete an amendment I tabled that was accepted in the Seanad.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: On a point of order, the toll was increased by 30 cent a month after the motorway was opened.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: What about the hospital in Longford?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: What about the casualty unit in Longford?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: An important issue concerning——

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: I will not ignore the Chair but I raised an important issue——

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: The Leader did not comment on it.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: Sir——

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (6 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: I welcome the Minister to the House and note he has taken on board many amendments which were first tabled in the Seanad. He did not see fit to accept them at the time but I am glad that when the Bill was debated on Committee Stage in the Dáil and adequate time was provided to discuss those amendments further, the Minister took many of them on board. Those important amendments will...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (6 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: Certainly. The Minister referred to the regional planning guidelines and I ask him to review those guidelines over the summer because they are not working. He must contact all of the local authorities in the State to determine how they are implementing the guidelines because there is an enormous variation between one local authority and another. When one is in a constituency that crosses two...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (6 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: This matter is related. A 12 km stretch of the M4 motorway has to be repaired and replaced. That work will necessitate the closing of lanes during the summer months.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (6 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: I am dealing with those amendments. In the interests of accommodating members of the public, whom we all represent, it would only be fair if the barriers could be lifted when the repair work is being carried out as otherwise the work will give rise to bottlenecks.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (6 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: It is a major infrastructural project that was delivered and the issue I outlined needs to be addressed.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (6 Jul 2006)

James Bannon: The Minister is wise to accept the amendment even though it only concerns one word. It is our environment, which we must protect and look after. I understand that a heritage and monuments Bill will come before the House. We have been waiting for such a Bill for a long time. It would protect much of our national monuments. We have heard that it is due but we have not received an update as to...