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Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: On amendments Nos. 4 and 5, I was simply seeking greater clarity. The Minister has not provided it.

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: The National Disability Authority, NDA, has produced a number of documents on accessibility of buildings for disabled people. In its submission to the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government on the review of Part M of the building regulations the NDA recommended, among other provisions, that the definition of "disability" used in Part M should include a reference to the...

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: Will the Minister consider having discussions with senior planners in various local authorities? I am greatly concerned about the tastes of particular planners. In some parts of the country, a view is held that those building new houses should install smaller or narrower windows. Recently, I was brought into a house and shown a window forced on a couple. The window is a fire hazard. This...

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 15: In page 16, subsection (3), line 31, to delete "Admissions Board" and substitute the following: "Architects' Council of Ireland to act as an admissions board (in this Part referred to as the "Council")".

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: I have one point.

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: No.

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 16: In page 16, between lines 32 and 33, to insert the following subsection: "(4) The Council shall be independent from the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland in its functions and decision-making capacity.". This clearly states the independence of the board.

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: I support Senator Quinn in the very good point he has made. As the Minister is agreeing with him, could a Government amendment not now be introduced?

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: Could the Minister not bring forward an amendment, as I am sure he brings forward Government amendments.

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: Would the Minister have to give notice?

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: On a point of order, is the Bill being guillotined?

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: Insufficient time was given to discuss the Bill. Another Bill has been guillotined.

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: Like Senator Quinn, I am disappointed that the Bill has been guillotined. Everyone's point of view should be taken into consideration, but it is unfortunate that the Leader did not supply enough time for the discussion. I had a number of valid points, but I will make them at a later stage. The Minister has assured the House that the Bill will not impact on anyone's livelihood, which is an...

Seanad: National Climate Change Strategy 2000: Motion (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: I welcome the Minister to the House. I support the motion and I totally condemn the lack of action by the Government to tackle the issue of climate change, which is affecting the future viability not only of this country but of the entire globe. Climate change and the emission of greenhouse gases is one of the major issues facing the world. In light of increased evidence that man-made...

Seanad: School Accommodation. (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: This is in my constituency. Is it not a shocking indictment of the present Government that it allows the situation in St. Joseph's to continue?

Seanad: School Accommodation. (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: I know the school very well. Two of my cousins attended it.

Seanad: School Accommodation. (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: I would have liked a more positive response to that query.

Seanad: Industrial Development. (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: I welcome the Minister of State to the House this evening to discuss the need to prioritise Granard, County Longford, as a location for a new factory to advance its development and meet the needs of the increasing population. It is crucial to site a new factory in the town to advance its development, to ensure a more balanced distribution of job opportunities and to encourage the...

Seanad: Industrial Development. (21 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: I had hoped for a more positive response. This motion came from Granard Town Council which requested that Oireachtas Members for the area highlight the issue. I have done so and would have welcomed a more positive response and greater involvement by the IDA and Enterprise Ireland. I acknowledge the major contribution made by the Longford County Enterprise Board. It does a fine job but...

Seanad: Carbon Fund Bill 2006: Second Stage (22 Mar 2007)

James Bannon: In thinking about the Carbon Fund Bill I have a mental picture of the Government as a large, disgruntled ostrich with ruffled feathers reluctantly removing its head from the sand because of an assault to its exposed rear end. By this I mean no disrespect to the ostrich. This is exactly the position of the beleaguered Government, facing continuous assault on its very exposed position...