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Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: He has let the people down in regard to Trim Castle and other historical sites. He gave conflicting replies to several questions in the Dáil about national monument sites which were not in the interest of our heritage and culture. The legislation does not address the protection of architectural heritage at the outset of the planning process and it does not provide an incentive for local...

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: There will be a conflict between economic progress and our national heritage and the Minister will not come down in favour of our national heritage. That is why I tabled the amendment.

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: An Bord Pleanála has no role in regard to national monuments other than to have regard to the historical, cultural and archaeological significance of the landscape. The Minister of State referred to Trim Castle. There is a great deal of annoyance in the area. The Minister's officials made it perfectly clear that the application for a multi-storey hotel overlooking the castle should not be...

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: Unfortunately, there is no one present to second me.

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I am disappointed the Minister of State is not accepting this, although perhaps he will have second thoughts. Question, "That the words proposed to be deleted stand", put and declared carried.

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 5: In page 19, to delete lines 8 to 23. We oppose the Bill, and this section in particular. It has consequences for national monuments throughout the country, not just in Carrickmines. It is one thing to bring forward legislation to rectify the problem in Carrickmines, but several other cases have been brought to our notice in which the Minister was notified of finds but...

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: The Bill vests in the Minister the power to issue what might be called death warrants for our national monuments.

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: The legislation is grossly unfair and amounts to a knee-jerk reaction to the Carrickmines issue. The Bill is not a good one and it is definitely not in the interests of protecting our national monuments.

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I am doing so. I have said that I am opposed to the Bill and to this section.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I agree with my colleagues. This section is discriminatory and the Minister of State should reconsider it. It is evident that this part of the section is in breach of the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights. It is also contrary to the Constitution which cherishes all citizens equally. The Minister of State should agree to an amendment to this section, otherwise there will be...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 19: In page 55, before section 76, to insert the following new section: "76.—Either or both parties to an existing or terminated licence to occupy a dwelling may, individually or jointly, as appropriate, refer to the Board a licence agreement relating to a dwelling so that the Board may determine— (a) whether it is a licence, or (b) whether it is a device by which the...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: The amendment proposes to insert a new section. I am concerned that the failure of the Bill to address the question of licences will result in landlords increasingly using licences as a means of defeating the accrual of tenants' rights, which would otherwise arise from the operation of tenancy under the legislation. In the same way as the courts can lift a veil on a corporation or company, I...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: Perhaps the Minister of State might outline where my concerns are met. My amendment proposes a new section which is designed to strengthen the legislation and its provisions are not covered elsewhere in the Bill. Can the Minister point to the sections which incorporate these provisions?

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: The Minister of State said earlier that the protection envisaged in my amendment is covered in the Bill but he has not pointed out precisely where it is incorporated and he has diverted into talk of impending legislation and so on.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: In what section of the Bill is it incorporated?

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I am still concerned by the failure of the Bill to deal with the issue of licences and the Minister of State has done nothing to clarify that matter. I am disappointed but I will not press the matter.

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 1: In page 3, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following paragraph: "(b) in the definition of 'national monument', after the words 'remains of a monument' by inserting 'as designated by the Minister and appearing in the National Monuments Register',". The term "national monument" is the highest designation which can be granted to a site of historic interest by the...

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I am complimenting him.

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: It definitely is. There are several pages——

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: All county development plans contain several pages designated to the conservation and protection of our heritage. All local authorities aspire to integrated and sustainable development, which is something that should be adhered to throughout the country. We should all bear in mind the basic requirements of the population but we cannot compromise our culture and heritage, including national...