Results 481-500 of 7,604 for speaker:James Bannon

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 May 2003)

James Bannon: A vulnerable section of the community is being attacked. We should not allow this to happen. I support the call for a debate on third level fees because I do not like the terminology the Government is using. There are references from time to time to middle class, wealthy families. However, middle income earners would be hit by third level fees.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 May 2003)

James Bannon: They are Fianna Fáil hacks.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 May 2003)

James Bannon: Now it is on the record of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 May 2003)

James Bannon: I note that 75% of the Progressive Democrats Senators have deserted their places today. This is evidence of the second step in the fall of this Government. (Interruptions).

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 May 2003)

James Bannon: Are we to have a debate on the 14-page spin doctor's document presented by Fianna Fáil to defend themselves? They are trying to defend themselves on broken promises given since the last general election. We want to prove to the electorate that they were conned. When given the opportunity we will prove that to the electorate. (Interruptions).

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 May 2003)

James Bannon: I ask the Minister for Health and Children to come to this House to debate the report of the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. The report highlights a huge problem in Longford-Westmeath General Hospital in regard to facilities for premature babies. It is important not to allow a similar situation to happen in the Midland Health Board...

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: I support the call by my colleague, Senator Brian Hayes, for an extension of the time allocated for the Private Member's motion this evening. I believe every Member on this side of the House wants an opportunity to speak on the issue of third level fees, as it is a burning issue among parents and students. We want to have a serious debate on this issue, rather than be hobbled by the House. I...

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: He will be with the Westmeath Examiner.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: I welcome the Minister of State to discuss an issue of urgency for many areas which the Government, during the past four years of inaction, has failed to address. Government plans for decentralisation were first introduced in the run up to the local elections in 1999 and since then there have been statements and a great deal of waffle on this issue. Following the Budget Statement in December...

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: We established a business park which is helping to attract industry and which I welcome. Cardinal Health will, I hope, also come back on stream.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: We have made a strong argument for decentralisation and earmarked several sites for Government offices and agencies in Longford, Ballymahon, Granard and Edgeworthstown and Lanesborough.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: We will leave the rabbit and the Senator to Tang. On his recent visit to County Longford the Minister of State inspected some of those sites and saw that they were suitable for agencies and offices of Departments. As Senators know, Longford is a central location and suitable for an office of a major Department. By far the single largest issue remains job creation, with the workforce...

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: Any opportunity for the House to discuss rural development or the lack of it is to be welcomed. It would be impossible to consider rural development without giving due regard to those who live and work in rural areas and ensuring that their interests and well-being are looked after. Given that every aspect of rural development is at the mercy of the Government, which offers incentives with...

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: That part of the country benefits from North-South funding.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: I second that invitation.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: On a point of order, all of County Longford is not in a CLÁR area.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: I was referring to schemes outside the CLÁR area in my county.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: Ten schemes are awaiting approval from the Department.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: I was talking about Longford, which is not in a CLÁR area. I invite Members of the Oireachtas to visit Longford.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: The Acting Chairman is not behind in getting publicity.