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Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I am disappointed that the Minister of State does not seem to be interested in accepting any of these important amendments, which would improve the legislation. He would have considered at least some of them in the past. If he listened, we would have better legislation. In both the European and local elections in June, the electorate sent a message to the Government that it is not listening....

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 18: In page 38, subsection (3)(a)(ii), line 16, to delete "as husband and wife". We are living in 2004 and things have changed. I ask that we delete the words "as husband and wife". People have other arrangements and this requirement is not necessary. I hope the Minister will delete it to accommodate everybody.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I am disappointed that the Minister of State cannot accept the amendment. The requirement is unfair and discriminatory. The Minister of State should accept the amendment.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: If we have dealt with all the amendments.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I agree with my colleagues. This section is discriminatory and the Minister of State should reconsider it. It is evident that this part of the section is in breach of the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights. It is also contrary to the Constitution which cherishes all citizens equally. The Minister of State should agree to an amendment to this section, otherwise there will be...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 19: In page 55, before section 76, to insert the following new section: "76.—Either or both parties to an existing or terminated licence to occupy a dwelling may, individually or jointly, as appropriate, refer to the Board a licence agreement relating to a dwelling so that the Board may determine— (a) whether it is a licence, or (b) whether it is a device by which the...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: The amendment proposes to insert a new section. I am concerned that the failure of the Bill to address the question of licences will result in landlords increasingly using licences as a means of defeating the accrual of tenants' rights, which would otherwise arise from the operation of tenancy under the legislation. In the same way as the courts can lift a veil on a corporation or company, I...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: Perhaps the Minister of State might outline where my concerns are met. My amendment proposes a new section which is designed to strengthen the legislation and its provisions are not covered elsewhere in the Bill. Can the Minister point to the sections which incorporate these provisions?

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: The Minister of State said earlier that the protection envisaged in my amendment is covered in the Bill but he has not pointed out precisely where it is incorporated and he has diverted into talk of impending legislation and so on.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: In what section of the Bill is it incorporated?

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I am still concerned by the failure of the Bill to deal with the issue of licences and the Minister of State has done nothing to clarify that matter. I am disappointed but I will not press the matter.

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 1: In page 3, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following paragraph: "(b) in the definition of 'national monument', after the words 'remains of a monument' by inserting 'as designated by the Minister and appearing in the National Monuments Register',". The term "national monument" is the highest designation which can be granted to a site of historic interest by the...

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I am complimenting him.

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: It definitely is. There are several pages——

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: All county development plans contain several pages designated to the conservation and protection of our heritage. All local authorities aspire to integrated and sustainable development, which is something that should be adhered to throughout the country. We should all bear in mind the basic requirements of the population but we cannot compromise our culture and heritage, including national...

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: The Minister of State referred to the promised national monuments consolidation Bill. However, if the Government's record is anything to go by, it will take a number of years before it becomes law. I propose that, in the interim, the Minister of State accept this amendment in order that the register could at the very least be established and any changes to be made could be made by means of...

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: It should be examined under one scheme or another because it costs money to maintain such buildings and farmers have to rear their families and may not be able to afford to do so. Some of these sites are of national, regional and local importance and should be protected. This is all about protecting what we have and passing it on in a reasonable state of repair to the next generation.

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 3: In page 4, before section 4, to insert the following new section: 4.—The Principal Act is amended by inserting the following section after section 5— 5A.—(1) The Minister shall cause to be established and maintained a register, to be known as the "National Monuments Register", of Monuments designated by him or her as being a National Monument (in this section...

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: To be a little parochial, 12 years ago the local authority of which I was a member set about compiling a record of protected structures in our county. We invited submissions from bodies interested in folklore and history and most councillors made a submission on their respective areas having consulted with elderly people and others about monuments of note. It is all part of our heritage and...

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: The Minister of State may have overlooked my question on whether there is a policy in the Department to issue declarations regarding the types of works that would affect the character of a protected structure and therefore require planning permission.