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Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: I support Senator Finucane's call for statements regarding comments made by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell. What the Minister said is somewhat rich, particularly as he does not trust the Taoiseach or the Tánaiste.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: The Minister has flouted the institutions of the State——

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: The Minister has created more law and less order since coming to office.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: On another issue——

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: Will the Leader invite her friend, the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Brennan, to come before the House to debate the removal of the means test for those providing continuous care to people with high-care requirements? In a time of plenty, it is shameful that fewer than half of those who cater for the needs of people who required full-time care are not receiving support from...

Seanad: Competitiveness and Consumer Protection Policy: Statements. (10 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: The Senator is admitting the Government's failure.

Seanad: Competitiveness and Consumer Protection Policy: Statements. (10 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: There is Government failure in those areas.

Seanad: Competitiveness and Consumer Protection Policy: Statements. (10 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and I congratulate Senator White for lecturing the Government on its bad and ill thought out policies on competitiveness and consumer protection. The Senator is listening to the people on the ground, unlike some members of the Government. It is not often that I use the words "equality and fairness" when referring to the Government. However, today I...

Seanad: Competitiveness and Consumer Protection Policy: Statements. (10 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: I will deal with the Senator's comment in a minute. Given the infrastructure problems which have a negative impact on our development, this was a major blow. The lack of a quality and reliable train service from Longford town, which I highlighted last week on the Order of Business, the traffic congestion that would be alleviated by the widening of Richmond Street, a street that Senator Leyden...

Seanad: Competitiveness and Consumer Protection Policy: Statements. (10 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: The Senator should read the Irish reports.

Seanad: Competitiveness and Consumer Protection Policy: Statements. (10 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: The Senator should not accuse citizens of telling lies.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: Far too many people in this State are filthy in their habits with regard to disposing of their rubbish, etc. If one drives on any of our country or national roads, one sees the countryside littered with debris. It is important that the Leader invite the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to the House to debate the widespread problem of illegal dumping in our...

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: Some councils have no such facilities. On an issue related to Senator Morrissey and other members of the PDs, the days of hugging are over between the Fianna Fáil and the PD party, now we have the days of mugging.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: We have a socialist Taoiseach——

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: Will there be new seating arrangements here for them?

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: Why did the Government abolish them?

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: The Senator is part of a headless organisation running around and delivering nothing.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: The Government is doing a very bad job of it at the moment.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: Are any of these facilities properly staffed and operational?

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: When will the Government improve those services?