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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: 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: Book of Estimates 2005: Statements. (24 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: The Senator can dream on.

Seanad: Book of Estimates 2005: Statements. (24 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: We will see the conversion of sinners.

Seanad: Book of Estimates 2005: Statements. (24 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: The Senator can blame the media.

Seanad: Book of Estimates 2005: Statements. (24 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: Why did the Senator not join it if he thought that?

Seanad: Book of Estimates 2005: Statements. (24 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: The Senator is getting carried away.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: I ask the Leader to invite the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, into the House to debate the question of elected representatives having a voice in the administration of local health services. We heard her speak last night on setting up the new health service structure, but there was no reference to local input. She also said that a 12-strong team would be setting up the health...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: I call on the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to attend the House to discuss the recently published AgriAware report. It is a national report in which the opinions and attitudes of rural dwellers to building in rural areas are assessed. There is a great deal in the document, which the Minister and planners should note. It is a very important report, which we should...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Nov 2004)

James Bannon: Change the Government.

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

James Bannon: The future of Mullingar hospital was supposedly assured under phase 2B of the midlands regional health plan. Confirmation that the development would go ahead was issued despite recommendations in the Hanly report. This is done left, right and centre. There is a hospital action group in Mullingar like those which exist throughout the country but not one member of Fianna Fáil or the...

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

James Bannon: There has been evasion all along on the issue.

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

James Bannon: That Mullingar hospital faces the stark threat of downgrading is not good enough for the people of the midlands, especially those in Longford and Westmeath.

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

James Bannon: The people want the hospital to be upgraded and the facilities outlined in phase 2B to be implemented.

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

James Bannon: We will settle for nothing less.

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

James Bannon: The real issue is people's lives. The downgrading of Mullingar hospital would result in the removal of maternity, accident and emergency and other services which would be dangerous and morally wrong. The Minister and Senator Glynn should note that we will fight this tooth and nail. I will refer to County Longford.

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

James Bannon: The casualty unit at St. Joseph's Hospital in County Longford does not provide 24-hour cover despite several demands.

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

James Bannon: A modern casualty unit requires a full complement of services. We want to see proper facilities put in place and operated on a 24-hour basis.