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Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003 [ Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil ] : Report and Final Stages. (28 May 2003)

James Bannon: I request that she refer the Bill to the Supreme Court.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003 [ Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil ] : Report and Final Stages. (28 May 2003)

James Bannon: Is Senator Leyden seconding my proposal?

Seanad: Auctioneering Profession: Motion. (28 May 2003)

James Bannon: I wish to share time with Senator Terry.

Seanad: Auctioneering Profession: Motion. (28 May 2003)

James Bannon: I welcome the Minister of State. It is important I declare my interests. I am an auctioneer and farmer and have extensive experience in the auctioneering business. Auctioneering is a varied and interesting career. The profession has changed dramatically over the past decade. The era when anybody could call himself or herself an auctioneer is long gone. To become an auctioneer nowadays one...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 May 2003)

James Bannon: Congratulations seem to be the order of the day for the Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 May 2003)

James Bannon: I am glad she supported the motion from this side of the House last Wednesday which helped to scuttle the proposals of the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Noel Dempsey, to introduce third level fees.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 May 2003)

James Bannon: Will the Leader use her good influence to invite the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Harney, to debate the manner in which banks and other financial institutions are mounting charges on the customer? In the past week a number of banks have issued 14 and 15 page documents and guides to charges which are having a devastating effect on young people trying to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 May 2003)

James Bannon: Ireland is honoured to host the Special Olympics during 2003, the European year of people with disabilities. Great work is being done to promote the disabilities agenda throughout Europe. Will the Leader invite the Minister for Health and Children to the House to explain why medical cards are withdrawn from persons with disabilities when they commence work? Medical cards are very important to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: I support the call by my colleague, Senator Brian Hayes, for an extension of the time allocated for the Private Member's motion this evening. I believe every Member on this side of the House wants an opportunity to speak on the issue of third level fees, as it is a burning issue among parents and students. We want to have a serious debate on this issue, rather than be hobbled by the House. I...

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: He will be with the Westmeath Examiner.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: I welcome the Minister of State to discuss an issue of urgency for many areas which the Government, during the past four years of inaction, has failed to address. Government plans for decentralisation were first introduced in the run up to the local elections in 1999 and since then there have been statements and a great deal of waffle on this issue. Following the Budget Statement in December...

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: We established a business park which is helping to attract industry and which I welcome. Cardinal Health will, I hope, also come back on stream.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: We have made a strong argument for decentralisation and earmarked several sites for Government offices and agencies in Longford, Ballymahon, Granard and Edgeworthstown and Lanesborough.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: We will leave the rabbit and the Senator to Tang. On his recent visit to County Longford the Minister of State inspected some of those sites and saw that they were suitable for agencies and offices of Departments. As Senators know, Longford is a central location and suitable for an office of a major Department. By far the single largest issue remains job creation, with the workforce...

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: Any opportunity for the House to discuss rural development or the lack of it is to be welcomed. It would be impossible to consider rural development without giving due regard to those who live and work in rural areas and ensuring that their interests and well-being are looked after. Given that every aspect of rural development is at the mercy of the Government, which offers incentives with...

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: That part of the country benefits from North-South funding.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: I second that invitation.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: On a point of order, all of County Longford is not in a CLÁR area.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: I was referring to schemes outside the CLÁR area in my county.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: Ten schemes are awaiting approval from the Department.