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Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

James Bannon: In this Chamber.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

James Bannon: The constituency extends beyond Athlone.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

James Bannon: I was disappointed to see the Leader embarrassed today when she came into the House to tell us that the Landlord and Tenants (Ground Rents) Bill 2005 is in our pigeon holes. That is no way for the House to conduct business. Politics is about engaging people and about being transparent.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

James Bannon: This is typical of the nod and wink culture in Irish society.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

James Bannon: I have a question. I support a debate on aviation policy. Three terminals have been suggested. Yesterday, we witnessed a temporary truce between Fianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats on this issue.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

James Bannon: There is a population of over 500,000 within a 30 mile radius of Abbeyshrule. It is celebrating its 50th anniversary in aviation this year. Rather than talking about three terminals for Dublin, we should look at locating an airport in the midlands. We are the only European country that does not have an airport in the midlands. It would be a sensible policy for development in Ireland.

Seanad: Suicide Incidence: Statements. (19 May 2005)

James Bannon: I welcome the Minister of State to the House to discuss the important subject of suicide. Cyril Connolly rightly said there is no suicide for which society is not responsible. Ireland today is no more or no less responsible than any nation for the increasing level of suicide, especially among young people. We are all responsible but the ultimate responsibility rests with the Government. The...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 May 2005)

James Bannon: I support Senator Brian Hayes in his call for a debate on the Sellafield nuclear facility. There is much public disquiet in Ireland concerning the manner in which the facility has reported incidents and accidents in recent times and the weak response by the Government to such incidents. In the interests of our people's safety, the time has come for all political parties in the State to take...

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 May 2005)

James Bannon: That is poor consolation for the constituent of mine yesterday who was told there was a waiting list of 26 for the unit at Tullamore hospital.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 May 2005)

James Bannon: What about Mullingar?

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 May 2005)

James Bannon: I ask the Leader to invite the Minister for Health and Children to the House to debate the fair distribution of health services throughout the country. In the midlands, elderly and sick people leave their homes at 4 a.m. or 5 a.m. three days a week to access dialysis machines here in Dublin, Galway and elsewhere. Those facilities should be located in hospitals such the Longford Westmeath...

Seanad: Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines: Statements (Resumed). (12 May 2005)

James Bannon: I thank the Minister for coming to the House. I have just one question which relates to all of us here.

Seanad: Hospital Services. (12 May 2005)

James Bannon: I thank the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Tim O'Malley, for coming to the House. However, I cannot thank the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, for the appalling situation at Mullingar hospital where, in spite of promises, work has failed to be completed under phase 2B. The people of the area seek assurance that the development...

Seanad: Hospital Services. (12 May 2005)

James Bannon: The Minister of State has given no timescale. I have asked for a timescale so that this project may be delivered to the people of Longford-Westmeath before the next general election. I wish the Tánaiste would come back and be honest with the people and tell them the truth on this particular issue. We want the truth now. It is a scandal that the shell has been in existence for more than nine...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 May 2005)

James Bannon: I support Senator McDowell's call for a debate on postal services. It is high time the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources came to the House to clarify his intentions regarding the post office network. The ongoing delay in decisions on the future of post offices is creating a great deal of anxiety among customers, postmasters and postmistresses. The Government should...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 May 2005)

James Bannon: Elderly postal staff do not want to close their offices but no member of their family or friend will take on the work because of the low scale of pay for postmasters. This issue needs to be addressed urgently.

Seanad: Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion. (11 May 2005)

James Bannon: The Minister is speaking as if he is a Member of the Opposition.

Seanad: Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion. (11 May 2005)

James Bannon: The Minister is in a position of power and he has not delivered.

Seanad: Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion. (11 May 2005)

James Bannon: The Minister should have been in Ballymahon last Monday morning to see what happened a family there.

Seanad: Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion. (11 May 2005)

James Bannon: That is more propaganda.