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Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: An Bord Pleanála has no role in regard to national monuments other than to have regard to the historical, cultural and archaeological significance of the landscape. The Minister of State referred to Trim Castle. There is a great deal of annoyance in the area. The Minister's officials made it perfectly clear that the application for a multi-storey hotel overlooking the castle should not be...

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: Unfortunately, there is no one present to second me.

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I am disappointed the Minister of State is not accepting this, although perhaps he will have second thoughts. Question, "That the words proposed to be deleted stand", put and declared carried.

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 5: In page 19, to delete lines 8 to 23. We oppose the Bill, and this section in particular. It has consequences for national monuments throughout the country, not just in Carrickmines. It is one thing to bring forward legislation to rectify the problem in Carrickmines, but several other cases have been brought to our notice in which the Minister was notified of finds but...

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: The Bill vests in the Minister the power to issue what might be called death warrants for our national monuments.

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: The legislation is grossly unfair and amounts to a knee-jerk reaction to the Carrickmines issue. The Bill is not a good one and it is definitely not in the interests of protecting our national monuments.

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I am doing so. I have said that I am opposed to the Bill and to this section.

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: While I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House, I am disappointed at this extremely worrying legislation.

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: The Minister of State commented and I am entitled to do likewise.

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I am very disappointed that the Minister of State did not take the opportunity to compile a national register of monuments.

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I thank the Minister of State who will hopefully take on board in the near future many of the points we put to him. During a useful debate, strong arguments were put from this side of the House which must be taken on board in the national interest to protect our national monuments.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I have called in the past for a debate on the massive underspend of €650 million in the national development plan on the BMW region, which has Objective One status, and I now do so again. I have highlighted this in the past and I have called on the Leader for a debate on the mid-term review of the BMW region. I want the Government to embark on a programme of real investment in the region....

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I wish her well. It would be very embarrassing if she were Commissioner with responsibility for rural development when there is a massive underspend in our area.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (8 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 1: In page 24, between lines 41 and 42, to insert the following: "(3) Such action includes, but is not limited to—— (i) harassment; (ii) intimidation; (iii) abusive or threatening behaviour; or (iv) retaliatory notice to quit.". Amendments Nos. 1 and 3 are all about treating tenants with the respect they deserve. As we all know, tenants pay huge rents, particularly in...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (8 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: As I stated, section 14 is very important to the Bill. However, it has loopholes and unscrupulous landlords — I would like to believe there are few — could force tenants onto the highways for invalid reasons. At present, there are approximately 5,500 homeless people in the country and we do not want this Bill to be the cause of there being more. My amendment is valid and should be accepted.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (8 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 2: In page 31, between lines 19 and 20, to insert the following: 28.—Where a landlord terminates a tenancy prior to the expiry of the non-protection period, he or she shall provide the tenant with a written explanation of the reasons for the termination.". This amendment will give a greater level of security of tenure. It is designed to ensure that where a tenant is...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (8 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: The amendment gives strength to the rights and responsibilities of both the landlord and tenant. If a tenancy is discontinued for reasons of misbehaviour or otherwise, I see nothing wrong with stating that in writing. The amendment is valid and would strengthen the Bill. I see nothing wrong with the amendment, despite the arguments put forward by the Minister of State. A requirement that a...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (8 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: Yes.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (8 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: On that point——

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (8 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I wish to make one further comment.