Results 701-720 of 7,604 for speaker:James Bannon

Seanad: Estimates for 2004: Motion. (19 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: The Minister is not living in the real world.

Seanad: Estimates for 2004: Motion. (19 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: I agree with Senator Brian Hayes's call for more information on the legislation to be brought before the House before the Christmas break. The Residential Tenancies Bill has been before the Dáil for some time, but it was due to come before the Seanad this session. That has not yet happened. Are any two Ministers in Cabinet speaking to each other or has the Taoiseach any friends in Cabinet?

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: Will the Leader invite the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Cullen, or the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Martin, to the House to discuss the serious situation that has arisen with the administration of the disabled person's grant scheme? The Irish Medical Organisation has written to each medical practitioner advising a payment of €65 for the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: Yes, and it is urgent. Much hardship has been inflicted on elderly and disabled people because there is a huge backlog in the scheme. A serious problem has also arisen with regard to the completion of certificates. It is important to have a debate on this issue as a matter of urgency.

Seanad: Adjournment Matter. - Hanly Report. (24 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: I am pleased to welcome the Tánaiste to the House to take this important matter on health facilities in the midlands, particularly the status of stage 2B of Mullingar Hospital. A nationwide campaign against the Hanly report is now being planned by hospital action groups to oppose plans to centralise acute hospital services. The level of opposition to the report has been outlined by the...

Seanad: Adjournment Matter. - Hanly Report. (24 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: I am not too happy with the statement from the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Martin. I do not like the reference to "no plans at present to alter the services provided by the Midland Regional Hospital at Mullingar". I hope the Tánaiste will seek greater reassurance for us from the Minister for Health and Children with regard to this facility. It is important for the midland area....

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: I support the comments made by Senator Brian Hayes about the Government's hypocrisy on a number of issues in recent weeks.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: The Taoiseach visited the Leader's town last week and criticised local health action committees. Are we living in a dictatorship or a democracy?

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: I have, but I wanted to say that first.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: The Taoiseach should apologise to the people in the midlands for visiting there at the weekend.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: I ask the Leader to invite the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to come into the House at the earliest opportunity to discuss the serious issue of homelessness and the inadequate facilities provided for homeless people. Pre-budget submissions have been made by several concerned bodies, such as Focus Ireland and Threshold. It is important that the Government gets its...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: It is important for the Minister to come into the House for such a debate. We must ensure that proper facilities are put in place for homeless people.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: There were too many divisions yesterday.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: Thank you. However, the Taoiseach should have checked his facts before he made his comments.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: The Leader is honest.

Seanad: Address by Mr. Joe McCartin, MEP. (26 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: I too welcome Mr. McCartin and thank him for his most informative and interesting presentation. He spoke about a united Ireland and co-operation within Europe, but serious problems remain here with regard to getting people interested in the affairs of Europe. We are the greatest beneficiaries of the European Union but still people do not seem to be interested in what happens on mainland...

Seanad: Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (26 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: I second the amendment and I welcome the Minister of State.

Seanad: Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (26 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: The situation was brought about by the series of broken promises on the part of the Government. Fianna Fáil should be ashamed to table a motion of this kind in the Seanad.

Seanad: Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (26 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: Listening to hypocrisy disgusts me and that is what we are hearing from the Senator.