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Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: [Seanad] Second Stage (3 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: While I welcome the introduction of the Bill, I do so with serious reservations. As a rural Deputy I am shocked that the Bill contains no reference to rural transport. It is disgraceful to consider that we have waited more than 70 years for an update of the Road Transport Act 1932 and the subsequent Transport Act 1958 on the licensing of bus services, yet the Minister in his wisdom has, in...

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (3 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: The Minister of State did not read The Irish Times today.

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (3 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: The Deputy is not feeling very sorry for the old age pensioners.

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: [Seanad] Second Stage (3 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Deputy Mattie McGrath.

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: [Seanad] Second Stage (3 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Was there any green paint?

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: [Seanad] Second Stage (3 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: I acknowledge the fact that Deputy Cuffe has at long last realised that the Greens have withered away from Dublin City Council and that is thanks to the imaginative electorate we have in this country in recent years.

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: [Seanad] Second Stage (3 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: The electorate got rid of the Greens.

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: [Seanad] Second Stage (3 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: I have no doubt-----

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: [Seanad] Second Stage (3 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: I seek the protection of the Chair.

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: [Seanad] Second Stage (3 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: I have no doubt that the intelligent electorate of Dublin will get rid of the Greens from this House after the next general election.

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: [Seanad] Second Stage (3 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: The country will be better off following the demise of the Green Party because it has let people down time and time again in this House and in every council chamber throughout the length and breadth of the country.

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: [Seanad] Second Stage (3 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Yes I will, but I have to deal with this issue.

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: [Seanad] Second Stage (3 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: The Greens have let down the electorate. They are in bed with Fianna Fáil for the past two and a half years.

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: [Seanad] Second Stage (3 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Now the fleas are beginning to bite some of the Green Deputies in this House.

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: [Seanad] Second Stage (3 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: The sweat is beginning to stick to Deputy Cuffe now.

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: [Seanad] Second Stage (3 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Deputy Cuffe should take out his handkerchief. He is beginning to sweat over the Green Party's involvement with Fianna Fáil.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: It is indicated in the renewed programme for Government that the Government is undertaking to include an agreed recommendation from the review on archaeological policies and practices in the national monuments Bill. Is this the same Bill that has been listed in section C of the legislative programme for the past two years? Will the Taoiseach indicate when various agreed recommendations will...

Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: [Seanad] Second Stage (3 Nov 2009)

James Bannon: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (21 Oct 2009)

James Bannon: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the way a person (details supplied) in County Longford can access medication following the discontinuance of the hardship scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37854/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (21 Oct 2009)

James Bannon: Question 283: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford has not been awarded their area aid; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37852/09]