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Climate Change: Statements (1 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: He characterised the current rainfall as a once in 30 years event. With the effects of climate change, however, this will change to a once in ten years event by the middle of this century. I hope we will all be around to see it. Flooding will occur with a two to three-year frequency by the end of the century. According to the European Environment Agency, the volume of rainwater is set to...

Water and Sewerage Schemes. (1 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for affording me time to discuss this important issue, namely, the need for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to establish a River Shannon authority on a statutory basis to take overall control of river management and development in the Shannon catchment and navigation areas, with its prime function being flood protection and...

Water and Sewerage Schemes. (1 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: From 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, I was in the Athlone catchment visiting the people who were in desperation.

Water and Sewerage Schemes. (1 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: The very least that can be offered to the people living along the course of the River Shannon is that the long-promised River Shannon authority will become a reality. I thank people like John Dolan, Councillor Colm Arthur and others who accompanied me throughout my travels last Saturday and Sunday.

Water and Sewerage Schemes. (1 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: They are great people and did their best for those affected. Many farmers had moved their animals to higher land in other parts of the county. I compliment and congratulate the people who did so much for many people who were unfortunately flooded by the Shannon.

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (1 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: Question 292: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to publish a landscape Bill to identify policies to protect, conserve and manage our landscape and natural heritage. [44343/09]

Order of Business (2 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: The Garda Síochána is operating within the strictures of cutbacks. Garda stations have been closed, manpower has been reduced and there is a lack of essential facilities.

Order of Business (2 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: I am looking for information on a Bill.

Order of Business (2 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: I am coming to it. In some cases, criminals are better equipped with modern technology than the Garda itself. When will the Garda Síochána (amendment) Bill, which will provide for amendments to existing legislation that have been sought by the force, be published? This important legislation, which has been on the clár for a long time, should be brought forward as soon as possible. If...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: Yes.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: The Deputy can meet him at the ballot box.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: The names are better than "Dallas Park". Local names should be used.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: He is cycling in.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: The Deputy was a member of the council and allowed that to happen.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: The Minister, Deputy Gormley, has a lot to answer for.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: I wish to share time with Deputy Tom Hayes.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: I am sure Deputy Ciarán Cuffe got caught in traffic on his little bike coming here this evening. I am surprised the Green Party did not use all its time on this very important Bill. Consider the quotation: "It is often forgotten that people are also the first victims of bad planning." These words are not mine but were spoken by the Minister, Deputy John Gormley, when he introduced this...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: I could speak on this issue all night.

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (3 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath has been penalised under measure 5, option 5A and measure 3 of the REP scheme. [45171/09]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (3 Dec 2009)

James Bannon: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath has been deemed ineligible for a higher education grant in respect of a repeat year. [45170/09]