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Seanad: Estimates for 2004: Motion. (19 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: She should walk down any street in Dublin and see people lying in the doorways, which is a damning indictment on this Government.

Seanad: Estimates for 2004: Motion. (19 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: The Senator should walk down any street and see the evidence of poverty.

Seanad: Estimates for 2004: Motion. (19 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: We will wait and see.

Seanad: Estimates for 2004: Motion. (19 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: Why have we so many—

Seanad: Estimates for 2004: Motion. (19 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: The Minister is not living in the real world.

Seanad: Estimates for 2004: Motion. (19 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: I support Senator Brian Hayes in his comments on benchmarking. There is frustration among local authority members throughout the country. Yesterday, members of Clare County Council walked out over the issue of charges.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: Dictators will be in place in every council by March, namely commissioners.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: On another issue, I am asking for a debate—

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: Senator Leyden should allow me to continue. I am seeking a debate on planning issues. The Minister of State, Deputy Fahey, was critical of the dictatorial approach taken by some planners to one-off housing. It is important we debate this matter. There are currently several plans in the public domain yet nobody knows where we are going on this.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: Parishes throughout Ireland will be depopulated by 20% if we do not deal with this issue.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: There are about 150 reports out there.

Seanad: Containment of Nuclear Weapons Bill 2000 [ Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil ] : Report and Final Stages. (12 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: I welcome the Minister of State and thank him for his explanation on the background to the Bill. It is three years since it was last dealt with in the House. Does it adequately address the issues of today? Much has happened since, such as the events of 11 September 2001. I understand the Minister of State took advice from the EU Commission on the implementation of the Bill. I am concerned...

Seanad: Containment of Nuclear Weapons Bill 2000 [ Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil ] : Report and Final Stages. (12 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: It is two years since the Bill was before the House and the penalties were laid down, during which we have had the changeover from the punt to the euro. It is evident that penalties are a deterrent to crime in society. The financial penalty laid down in section 14(1) of a fine not exceeding €3,000 is too low. Will the Minister of State increase it to a minimum of €5,000?

Seanad: Containment of Nuclear Weapons Bill 2000 [ Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil ] : Report and Final Stages. (12 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: Will the Minister of State elaborate on what is meant by the term "materials"?

Seanad: Containment of Nuclear Weapons Bill 2000 [ Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil ] : Report and Final Stages. (12 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: Are they radioactive materials?

Seanad: Containment of Nuclear Weapons Bill 2000 [ Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil ] : Report and Final Stages. (12 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: During a recent meeting of the Joint Committee on the Environment and Local Government, members were informed that a number of disused radioactive sources are stored at various locations in the State. I am not completely satisfied with the Minister of State's reply regarding materials and, therefore, remain concerned about the issue.

Seanad: Containment of Nuclear Weapons Bill 2000 [ Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil ] : Report and Final Stages. (12 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: I thank the Minister for his informed presentation on the Bill and the amendments thereto. Hopefully, the passing of the Bill will result in better safety standards in this country and in the EU. The Act will probably have to be revisited when the applicant countries become full members of the EU, given that many weapons, including decommissioned weapons, have been stored in various parts of...

Seanad: Courts and Court Officers (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second and Subsequent Stages. - National Drugs Strategy: Motion. (12 Nov 2003)

James Bannon: I welcome the Minister of State to the House to debate this important motion which would not be before us if law and order was top of the Government's agenda. I am surprised to hear Senator Kett supporting the breakdown of law and order by saying the Garda Síochána should not erect check points on the quays to identify those who have not paid tax due on their vehicles.