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Seanad: Draft Guidelines on Rural Housing: Statements. (10 Mar 2004)

James Bannon: Many people in rural Ireland who have had planning permission refused for once-off housing——

Seanad: Draft Guidelines on Rural Housing: Statements. (10 Mar 2004)

James Bannon: I said that if it hurts the Chair I will withdraw it.

Seanad: Draft Guidelines on Rural Housing: Statements. (10 Mar 2004)

James Bannon: It is withdrawn. Many people in rural Ireland who have had planning permission refused for once-off housing will, in light of the new guidelines, make new applications and will have high hopes of them being accepted. However, those hopes stand a good chance of being dashed.

Seanad: Draft Guidelines on Rural Housing: Statements. (10 Mar 2004)

James Bannon: Regardless of how they are wrapped up, these proposals, which were conveniently published not only before the elections but also before the Fianna Fáil Ard-Fheis, are nothing but the empty words we have come to expect from the Government.

Seanad: Draft Guidelines on Rural Housing: Statements. (10 Mar 2004)

James Bannon: Not one foundation stone has been laid, nor one architect or design team appointed in respect of the 10,000 affordable houses promised under the terms of Sustaining Progress.

Seanad: Draft Guidelines on Rural Housing: Statements. (10 Mar 2004)

James Bannon: Listen to the hypocrite.

Seanad: Draft Guidelines on Rural Housing: Statements. (10 Mar 2004)

James Bannon: Since the announcement 14 months ago that these houses would be provided, nothing has been done. The Minister bears responsibility for that.

Seanad: Draft Guidelines on Rural Housing: Statements. (10 Mar 2004)

James Bannon: The Minister should not——

Seanad: Draft Guidelines on Rural Housing: Statements. (10 Mar 2004)

James Bannon: ——think that we are foolish enough to continue to believe the promises of his Government.

Seanad: Draft Guidelines on Rural Housing: Statements. (10 Mar 2004)

James Bannon: Where are the schools that the Government promised to build before the previous general election?

Seanad: Draft Guidelines on Rural Housing: Statements. (10 Mar 2004)

James Bannon: Unsuspecting school principals thought that these schools were nearly built. Where stands the national spatial strategy?

Seanad: Draft Guidelines on Rural Housing: Statements. (10 Mar 2004)

James Bannon: After two years, the strategy remains dormant. Where are the 2,000 extra gardaí that were promised?

Seanad: Draft Guidelines on Rural Housing: Statements. (10 Mar 2004)

James Bannon: I am doing so.

Seanad: Draft Guidelines on Rural Housing: Statements. (10 Mar 2004)

James Bannon: These are all rural matters.

Seanad: Draft Guidelines on Rural Housing: Statements. (10 Mar 2004)

James Bannon: If I am given the opportunity I will do so.

Seanad: Draft Guidelines on Rural Housing: Statements. (10 Mar 2004)

James Bannon: What about the appalling situation in our hospitals? The Taoiseach has been forced to go against the Hanly report and has committed——

Seanad: Draft Guidelines on Rural Housing: Statements. (10 Mar 2004)

James Bannon: ——to 24-hour medical cover in our small hospitals.

Seanad: Draft Guidelines on Rural Housing: Statements. (10 Mar 2004)

James Bannon: Can we trust the Government in respect of this matter?

Seanad: Draft Guidelines on Rural Housing: Statements. (10 Mar 2004)

James Bannon: Of course. I am a member of a health board——

Seanad: Draft Guidelines on Rural Housing: Statements. (10 Mar 2004)

James Bannon: Who is the Cathaoirleach of the House?