Results 1,601-1,620 of 7,604 for speaker:James Bannon

Seanad: Road Network: Motion. (24 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Deputy Callely, to the House and compliment him on his approach to his new portfolio. Senators appreciate that he has informed us of the areas for which he holds responsibility. I do not intend to put Senator Mansergh on stilts and provide him with an overview of the countryside from Ardee to Dundalk, Navan and Cavan. He covered...

Seanad: Road Network: Motion. (24 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: I support the calls for a debate on decentralisation even though the promises relating to my county have been kept in regard to 159 jobs in Longford and 299 in Mullingar.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: In the first referendum on the Nice treaty which was rejected by the Irish people, concerns were expressed about the role of the Oireachtas in regard to decisions taken by the Council of Ministers in Europe. At the time of the second referendum we were promised that the Oireachtas, particularly this House, would have a greater say in vetting legislation and directives coming from Europe. We...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: Fianna Fáil has lost its ability to deliver.

Seanad: Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (25 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: Who is responsible for appointing Ireland's representative to the board? Is it the bank or the Government?

Seanad: Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (25 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: What would be the duration of his or her membership?

Seanad: Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (25 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: Will the nominee be a current member of staff at the Department of Finance or could the position be filled by a person who has retired from that Department?

Seanad: Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (25 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: The Minister of State asked me whether I knew of a suitable person. I detect a little cronyism creeping in and I hope the selection process will be fair and transparent in the best interests of the State and of the bank.

Seanad: Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (25 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: The Minister of State invited comment by asking me to suggest some names to him and that is where the element of cronyism crept in. I have every confidence in the officials of the Department of Finance. They are wonderful, excellent people who are an asset to the country. The Minister of State has not clarified the issue regarding the appointment of the nominee to the board.

Seanad: Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (25 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: Is the person a qualified accountant or solicitor or lawyer? I ask the Minister of State to clarify this for the House.

Seanad: Water and Sewerage Schemes. (25 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, to the House and thank him for taking this matter concerning the pressing need for his Department to provide accelerated investment in the Longford central water supply and other areas in the county in which chronic water supply problems are being encountered on a daily...

Seanad: Water and Sewerage Schemes. (25 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. This matter is urgent. Would the Minister be prepared to meet a deputation from Longford County Council with regard to accelerating funding for this scheme? The reservoirs are an important aspect of infrastructure for Longford and anything the Minister can do will be very much appreciated.

Seanad: Water and Sewerage Schemes. (25 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: Has it not submitted proposals?

Seanad: Water and Sewerage Schemes. (25 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: I will contact the council tomorrow morning and will have those proposals on the Minister's desk without delay.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: The European Parliament is passing far-reaching legislation this week that will require all EU passport holders to have biometric information stored on their passports. We have been told that this is to meet US requirements for visa waivers. This, however, goes beyond those requirements because there is digital face scanning in the US. There should have been greater consultation with national...

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: Did he deliver in Tipperary?

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: The Minister climbed up a pole to keep an eye on Fianna Fáil.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: The Senator goes through Parlon country every evening going home.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: The Government made false promises.