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Seanad: Election Expenses: Motion. (18 Jun 2003)

Eamon Scanlon: People would be interested to know how much the figure is. I know I would like to hear it.

Seanad: Election Expenses: Motion. (18 Jun 2003)

Eamon Scanlon: Reference was made to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Cullen, regarding the amendment of legislation. He had no choice because, as it stood, the system was unworkable. For example, in Sligo town, a developer who is a Labour Party supporter and a decent man—

Seanad: Election Expenses: Motion. (18 Jun 2003)

Eamon Scanlon: —was caught, having spent €8 million developing a site, including a multi-storey car park, a shopping centre and 65 apartments. The cost of construction of each of those apartments was roughly €150,000. However, Sligo Corporation could only pay €100,000. He was held up for two years and nearly made bankrupt. That is the only reason this legislation had to be changed. That man can pay...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Jun 2003)

Eamon Scanlon: I support Senator Leyden's call for a debate on No. 14 as soon as possible. There is much annoyance in the north-west because of a decision taken by six members of a board – even though there should have been ten members on it – which affected the entire north-west region in terms of radio listenership.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Jun 2003)

Eamon Scanlon: I support Senator MacSharry's call for a debate. I am aware that one State-funded organisation has objected to a €40 million development in Sligo town. That is wrong. On Saturday morning last, a distressed parent came to me in regard to the high cost of motor insurance which has forced his son, daughter-in-law and grandchild to return to England. The young man, who has a good job, paid a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Jun 2003)

Eamon Scanlon: I respect that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Jun 2003)

Eamon Scanlon: We should at least have a debate in this House on what is currently happening in this regard.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Jun 2003)

Eamon Scanlon: Thank you, a Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: Arts Bill 2002: Second Stage. (24 Jun 2003)

Eamon Scanlon: I welcome the Minister and the Bill. It is crucially important that the arts are supported. The traditional arts have been the poor relation of the Arts Council in recent years, particularly when one considers that they received only 1% of a €48 million budget. This is an indication that something is badly wrong. Were it not for Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in the past 20 to 30 years,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jun 2003)

Eamon Scanlon: I agree with those speakers who have called for a debate on the CAP reform policy agreed last night. In answer to Senator McHugh, it is wrong to say the different organisations were not consulted. I am a member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food which has met all the groups, the IFA, the ICAS and the ICMSA.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jun 2003)

Eamon Scanlon: The record should be put straight. It is very hard for the Minister to fight the cause when different farming groups are moving in different directions, which was the case. The IFA was totally against decoupling.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jun 2003)

Eamon Scanlon: Halfway through it changed its mind and decided it wanted decoupling. It is very hard for the Minister. We will have to wait and see what is contained. Senator O'Toole mentioned rural development. I do not agree that rural areas are dying. The Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Ó Cuív, has responsibility for rural development. Funding from the CLÁR programme, which...

Seanad: Benchmarking: Motion. (8 Oct 2003)

Eamon Scanlon: Fine Gael's announcement that it intends to abandon the payment of benchmarking awards to public service workers, on the grounds that the country cannot afford it, is reckless. Its logic is flawed, given that it promised that it would reimburse Eircom shareholders and compensate taxi drivers, at a massive cost to the taxpayer, if it was elected. Fine Gael Deputies were elected on this...

Seanad: Benchmarking: Motion. (8 Oct 2003)

Eamon Scanlon: Deputy Kenny's threat to walk away from benchmarking would not only leave tens of thousands of families out of pocket, but it also flies in the face of Fine Gael's commitment to the public service. The Deputy has a duty to explain the contradiction between his latest remarks and those of members of his party who have applauded benchmarking. If he cannot do this, he should withdraw his...

Seanad: Benchmarking: Motion. (8 Oct 2003)

Eamon Scanlon: Deputy Kenny has a duty to explain the contradiction between his latest remarks and those of members of his party who have applauded benchmarking. If he cannot do so, he should withdraw his remarks, which have outraged many public servants. Deputy Kenny may want to take the soft option, but that is not in line with his party's previous support for the benchmarking proposals. Fine Gael's five...

Seanad: Benchmarking: Motion. (8 Oct 2003)

Eamon Scanlon: It does not matter, as we get the blame for everything. What is new?

Seanad: Benchmarking: Motion. (8 Oct 2003)

Eamon Scanlon: Fianna Fáil is blamed for Fine Gael's economic policies. There is no doubt about it; we are improving. Deputy Perry, who is the Chairman of the Committee of Public Accounts, has said that "Fine Gael accepts the recommendation of the benchmarking and indexation group established under the Programme for Prosperity and Fairness".

Seanad: Benchmarking: Motion. (8 Oct 2003)

Eamon Scanlon: Deputy Perry's statement was made some months ago. The Fine Gael leader's remarks are clearly a desperate attempt to attract support for the party. He should now explain to the public service and the rest of the country the contradiction between his remarks and those of members of his party. I understand that only four of the 30 members of the Fine Gael parliamentary party who were polled in...

Seanad: Benchmarking: Motion. (8 Oct 2003)

Eamon Scanlon: Fine Gael's commitment to the abandonment of the benchmarking pay awards represents a slap in the face to the thousands of public servants who work very hard. It is another poorly thought-out and off-the-wall idea. It is a recipe for industrial disaster.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Temporary Release of Prisoners) Bill 2001: Committee Stage. - Local Radio Licensing: Motion. (15 Oct 2003)

Eamon Scanlon: I welcome the Minister of State and I thank Senator O'Meara for bringing this issue to the House where we will have an opportunity to discuss it. I want to refer to North West Radio and the good work it has done over the last 12 years since being awarded the licence to run the local radio station. There is no doubt that problems have arisen as a result of what has happened, particularly over...