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Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2003)

James Bannon: It is nearly three weeks since the report of the Competition Authority was published. It highlighted Ireland's rip-off culture, stating that we are the most expensive and least competitive country in Europe. A former enforcement officer of the authority pointed out areas in which improvements can be made and we should debate the report, which the Fine Gael website highlights.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2003)

James Bannon: There has been a huge response to the website, which is making people more aware. We must establish a body along the lines of the Criminal Assets Bureau to deal with the rip-off culture.

Seanad: Report on Dublin and Monaghan Bombings: Motion. - Local Authority Funding: Motion. (10 Dec 2003)

James Bannon: I move: That Seanad Éireann, noting that, since it took office, this Government has: –abolished the first time buyer's grant; –raised VAT on house purchases;

Seanad: Report on Dublin and Monaghan Bombings: Motion. - Local Authority Funding: Motion. (10 Dec 2003)

James Bannon: —pickpockets of the poor and most vulnerable in society. Last year, I referred to the Minister as the slasher when he introduced the budget. Last week, he introduced several stealth tax taxes and announced the decentralisation programme to bury the bad news in the budget.

Seanad: Report on Dublin and Monaghan Bombings: Motion. - Local Authority Funding: Motion. (10 Dec 2003)

James Bannon: What about those dependent on rental subsidies to enter the private rental sector with its prohibitive costs, such as young families waiting to be accommodated by local authorities? Health boards may refuse rent allowance to anyone not already renting for six months unless he or she is homeless. How are people supposed to pay high rents in private accommodation while they wait for the six...

Seanad: Report on Dublin and Monaghan Bombings: Motion. - Local Authority Funding: Motion. (10 Dec 2003)

James Bannon: If the Cathaoirleach would allow me, I could list many more promises made in the Fianna Fáil Party manifesto prior to the previous election.

Seanad: Report on Dublin and Monaghan Bombings: Motion. - Local Authority Funding: Motion. (10 Dec 2003)

James Bannon: While we all know the words of the Government in the run-up to the previous general election were cheap, for those dependent on it to take action to ease the housing crisis, they were a mockery. Promises have become this Government's hallmark, but empty words have a habit of coming back to haunt politicians. This country is tired of platitudes and worthless rhetoric. Fine words promised...

Seanad: Report on Dublin and Monaghan Bombings: Motion. - Local Authority Funding: Motion. (10 Dec 2003)

James Bannon: The Minister of State is wrong. As usual he was not listening.

Seanad: Report on Dublin and Monaghan Bombings: Motion. - Local Authority Funding: Motion. (10 Dec 2003)

James Bannon: A game play for election year. The electorate was conned last year with the promise of 2,000 extra gardaí. Where are they?

Seanad: Report on Dublin and Monaghan Bombings: Motion. - Local Authority Funding: Motion. (10 Dec 2003)

James Bannon: The con job will not work next time.

Seanad: Report on Dublin and Monaghan Bombings: Motion. - Local Authority Funding: Motion. (10 Dec 2003)

James Bannon: Will the Minister of State give me the same guarantee for next year?

Seanad: Report on Dublin and Monaghan Bombings: Motion. - Local Authority Funding: Motion. (10 Dec 2003)

James Bannon: The Minister of State is pulling the wool over the eyes of the public.

Seanad: Report on Dublin and Monaghan Bombings: Motion. - Local Authority Funding: Motion. (10 Dec 2003)

James Bannon: I am talking about young people buying their first homes.

Seanad: Report on Dublin and Monaghan Bombings: Motion. - Local Authority Funding: Motion. (10 Dec 2003)

James Bannon: He is hoodwinking the public.

Seanad: Report on Dublin and Monaghan Bombings: Motion. - Local Authority Funding: Motion. (10 Dec 2003)

James Bannon: That is just guesswork.

Seanad: Report on Dublin and Monaghan Bombings: Motion. - Local Authority Funding: Motion. (10 Dec 2003)

James Bannon: The Government has no policy on homelessness.

Seanad: Report on Dublin and Monaghan Bombings: Motion. - Local Authority Funding: Motion. (10 Dec 2003)

James Bannon: The Minister of State is admitting neglect.

Seanad: Report on Dublin and Monaghan Bombings: Motion. - Local Authority Funding: Motion. (10 Dec 2003)

James Bannon: There is no structure of after-care services for those people and he has admitted to it.

Seanad: Report on Dublin and Monaghan Bombings: Motion. - Local Authority Funding: Motion. (10 Dec 2003)

James Bannon: The Minister of State should do something about it.

Seanad: Report on Dublin and Monaghan Bombings: Motion. - Local Authority Funding: Motion. (10 Dec 2003)

James Bannon: These are the most vulnerable people. The Government could give €15 million to a race course at Punchestown. Its priorities are wrong.