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

James Bannon: I was talking about Longford, which is not in a CLÁR area. I invite Members of the Oireachtas to visit Longford.

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

James Bannon: The Acting Chairman is not behind in getting publicity.

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

James Bannon: The magic wand is being used.

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

James Bannon: Some €30 million has been squandered on the port tunnel.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: Did he read the reviews in the Westmeath Examiner?

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: Senator Dardis will hear about this.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: The problem is the Senator's.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: I welcome the Minister and thank my colleague for sharing time with me. The Government won the general election but quickly lost the confidence of the people with its deceitful and slieveen carry on. This is evident in every part of the country.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: Given the Minister's proposal to reintroduce third level fees, it appears the Government has lost the confidence of a sizeable number of the members of both parliamentary parties. I hope the Progressive Democrats will not be hypocritical tonight and that we will not leave this Chamber calling them the hypocritical democrats rather than the Progressive Democrats.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: The public has to bear the cost of broken promises with low spending and higher charges with new ones being introduced each day. The Government has proved to be incompetent in its economic management of the country. The verdict lies with the people despite its strongly worded 14 page cover-up document in defence of its first year in power. Promises have been broken and no amount of...

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: What is chiefly on their minds is the final straw, the attack on the very fabric of society, the essence of our heritage, the education system. The electorate was lied to with regard to the funding for education prior to the general election. We heard nothing about the 10% cut in the budget for primary schools, or about college registration fees being increased by 69%, or the proposed...

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: The Government has lost all credibility. It has introduced one cut after another in the scandal that never ends. The outlook for the year ahead is equally gloom. The health service has suffered closure after closure. Local authorities budgets are being slashed while the sick, the disabled and the elderly are left without essential services. Today parents and young people are furious and...

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: What about the pre-election promise by the Minister for Finance, Deputy McCreevy, that no cuts whatsoever were being planned? The Government parties, Fianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats, have broken their contract with their breach of faith in education.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: I am extremely disappointed with the Progressive Democrats and their hypocritical approach. The Government's record of lies and half truths has been shown up and the people will give their verdict at the next local and European elections, if there is not a general election before then. I ask the Minister to take note of what the general public is telling the Government in the opinion polls,...

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: Wrap the green flag around me, boys.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: The Government increased the registration fee by 69%.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: It has.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

James Bannon: What about the Progressive Democrats?

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 May 2003)

James Bannon: I note that 75% of the Progressive Democrats Senators have deserted their places today. This is evidence of the second step in the fall of this Government. (Interruptions).

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 May 2003)

James Bannon: Are we to have a debate on the 14-page spin doctor's document presented by Fianna Fáil to defend themselves? They are trying to defend themselves on broken promises given since the last general election. We want to prove to the electorate that they were conned. When given the opportunity we will prove that to the electorate. (Interruptions).