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Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (1 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: I thank the Minister for recognising that this will be a good, if simple, addition to the Bill. I thank colleagues on all sides of the House for their support in respect of it. Amendment agreed to. Government amendment No. 19: In page 76, line 21, after "carried on" to insert "or cause those things to be done".

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (1 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 20: In page 82, line 20, to delete "650" and substitute "750". The scale threshold in the integrated pollution prevention and control directive states that 750 pig rearing units should be allowed, while the Minister has made provision for 650 places for sows in breeding units. One could get the impression that the only farmers affected by the Environmental Protection...

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (1 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: When the Bill was first presented there was a great deal of public disquiet in the agricultural community. Farmers claimed that when they seek licences, a great deal of information is sought about their activities, the quantity and quality of farm land they possess, etc. They believed that their freedom to farm their land was threatened and undermined by the amount of red tape, etc., involved...

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (1 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: It is relevant.

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (1 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: Young farmers feel it is not justified. They are not going into farming because of the environmental restrictions. Question, "That the figure proposed to be deleted stand," put and declared carried. Amendment declared lost.

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (1 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 21: In page 82, to delete line 21.

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (1 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 22: In page 86, line 13, after "(including landfill)" to insert "without benefit to agriculture". There is a difference of opinion as to whether the use of manure on farm land constitutes fertilising or a waste disposal activity. Assistance could possibly be provided by the addition of the words "without benefit to agriculture" at the end of item 1 in the new Third...

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (1 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: Farmyard manure is used on farmland as a fertiliser. It is not a waste recovery activity. It is important that farmers can use it in the traditional manner. Nowadays there is not that much of it coming from the calf shed. We are all used to spreading it on land. There is a fear, however, among the farming community that this practice may be discontinued. Perhaps the Minister will clarify...

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (1 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: There is a genuine fear among farmers that they will not be allowed continue to farm in the manner in which their fathers and forefathers farmed. The restrictions are impinging on areas designated for agricultural development. There are those who want to build a nice house in a rural area and then object to farming practices. A person who lives in an area designated for agricultural...

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (1 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 23: In page 87, to delete lines 21 and 22.

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (1 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: I, too, thank the Minister for coming into the House for the various Stages of the Bill. As we all know, local democracy is an essential element in any democratic state and the machinery by which important services are provided. Such legislation is important to ensure a healthier environment. As I said, I hope there are not too many obstacles put in the way of development in the agricultural...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: I am glad that it is recognised that the real leader of the Government is here in the House. Is the Leader intending to take the Local Government (No. 2) Bill tomorrow evening? It is on the Order Paper but has not yet been published.

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (2 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: I second the amendment. The Bill paves the way for the Government to increase taxation for motor vehicles by 12%, way beyond the rate of inflation. The biggest culprit in causing inflation is the Government because most of the charges it has introduced are in excess of 5% or 6% and, thus, not keeping in line with inflation, even though it preaches that we have to stay within the boundaries of...

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (2 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: It is.

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (2 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: The Government missed an opportunity to introduce legislation to help people with disabilities. One has to be either legless or armless to avail of the tax relief, which is very sad. I know several people who have suffered strokes, who—

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (2 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: It most certainly is – it refers to relief from motor vehicle tax for people with disabilities.

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (2 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: It deals with extra taxation.

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (2 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: Provision should have been made in the Bill for a more equitable system for disabled drivers.

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (2 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: There is no provision in the Bill to encourage people to reduce mileage.

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (2 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: I support the amendment.