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Order of Business (22 Sep 2009)

James Bannon: The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has proven himself to be the weakest link at the Cabinet table-----

Order of Business (22 Sep 2009)

James Bannon: This was emphasised. In Athlone during the think-in he brought the wrath and anger of the farmers down on the entire Cabinet-----

Order of Business (22 Sep 2009)

James Bannon: The grants of forestry farmers have been cut-----

Order of Business (22 Sep 2009)

James Bannon: A commitment was entered into when they planted their land-----

Order of Business (22 Sep 2009)

James Bannon: When can we expect the publication of the forestry Bill?

Public Appointments Transparency Bill 2008: Second Stage. (22 Sep 2009)

James Bannon: I thank my colleague, Deputy Varadkar, for presenting this important Bill to the House. The incredible position that pertained in respect of the FÁS board and the paralysis of the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment in taking action have been the most recent of a litany of cronyism, abuse of expenses and incompetence on State boards, matters addressed in detail by...

Public Appointments Transparency Bill 2008: Second Stage. (22 Sep 2009)

James Bannon: The Minister of State should give us a little more information on the quango responsible for local authorities.

Public Appointments Transparency Bill 2008: Second Stage. (22 Sep 2009)

James Bannon: The Deputy ought not undermine her former constituency colleague, Mr. Albert Reynolds.

Oireachtas Reform. (23 Sep 2009)

James Bannon: What about Deputy Mattie McGrath?

Oireachtas Reform. (23 Sep 2009)

James Bannon: It is I.

Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

James Bannon: This is at least the eighth time that I have inquired during the Order of Business regarding the proposed national monuments Bill. By the time it appears, it will become a national treasure in itself.

Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

James Bannon: Can the Tánaiste indicate when this important Bill will come before the House? The Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh, is aware that many of our monuments nationwide are falling into serious disrepair and neglect.

Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

James Bannon: The Tánaiste and I could go in together.

Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

James Bannon: I was told it was forthcoming in the spring of this year.

Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

James Bannon: Disjointed Cabinet.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2009)

James Bannon: This is probably the most important debate we will ever have in this House. My sense that I am participating, however unwillingly, in the greatest gamble in the history of the State is mind-blowing. We have all heard of the great confidence trickster immortalised in song as "the man who broke the bank at Monte Carlo". We are now seeing the man who broke the Irish economy attempting to...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2009)

James Bannon: -----to have confidence in the proposals of a man who is unaware that County Longford is firmly located in the heart of the country? It is the most landlocked county in Ireland and although it is under threat from governmental neglect, County Longford certainly has no fear of coastal erosion. However, it seriously fears and distrusts the judgment of Dr. Bacon and the Fianna Fáil-Green...

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2009)

James Bannon: -----according to the pressure put on the Government and the knock-on effect regarding its survival. It is the latest in the knee-jerk reaction-----

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2009)

James Bannon: -----school of crisis management. I am glad that the Minister for Education and Science is present to hear that.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2009)

James Bannon: We all know the way she has let down students, parents and children-----