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Seanad: Licensing of Indoor Events Bill 2001: Second Stage. (15 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: I welcome the Minister of State and look forward to visiting his beautiful county of Donegal next weekend for the 20th annual Local Authority Members' Association conference. I strongly support this Bill, which has finally reached the Seanad following its introduction to the Dáil in 2001. This legislation is of the utmost importance, particularly in regard to the safety of young people who...

Seanad: Government Policy and the Provision of Services for the Elderly: Statements. (15 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: I also welcome the Minister of State. Our elderly and disabled have been abandoned by the Government, which has turned its back on these vulnerable groups despite pre-election promises that they would be looked after first.

Seanad: Government Policy and the Provision of Services for the Elderly: Statements. (15 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: I agree with the remarks made by Senator Ulick Burke regarding threats of crime in rural areas. This is a major issue. I visited an elderly person the other night and had to wait at least half an hour until they removed the barricades from the door to allow me into their house.

Seanad: Government Policy and the Provision of Services for the Elderly: Statements. (15 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: I received representations to go and see them. I telephoned to say I would be arriving half an hour earlier than expected. On arrival, I had to wait for them to remove the barricades from the door in order to get into the house. They live this way because of the threat of crime in rural communities. There are fewer gardaí on the beat and elderly people are afraid in their homes. We have...

Seanad: Government Policy and the Provision of Services for the Elderly: Statements. (15 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: I will take note of it. Politicians living their lives to the full did not do anything to make an impact on the conditions and lifestyles of these disadvantaged people. It does not take much to notice that the Minister continues to party while these people make up the shortfall. Society's most vulnerable are paying for the Government's wasteful mismanagement of the economy, which has led to...

Seanad: Government Policy and the Provision of Services for the Elderly: Statements. (15 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: Because of dishonesty.

Seanad: Electricity Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (9 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: I join other Senators in welcoming the Minister and the representatives of RECI to the Visitors Gallery. I commend Senator Higgins for bringing forward this important Bill, which is long overdue. It is the Government's duty to bring about greater safety in this area but it has not done so. The Bill is to be strongly welcomed in the interests of public safety. It should be given unequivocal...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: I have a document here regarding the restructuring of the Reserve Defence Force in the entire western region, on which a final decision has been taken in recent days. I ask the Leader to invite the Minister for Defence to come before the House to debate the issue of restructuring because it will have a detrimental effect on all counties in the western region, particularly my own County...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: I am. This is a very important issue which affects every townland.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: A total of 140,000 are on the waiting list for housing.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: It is important that we have a debate on the issue.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: The restructuring document.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: Never let it be said that the midlands let the Senator down.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: I note that tenders are being sought for the new Government jet to leave us looking posh when we take over the Presidency of the EU. This is great hypocrisy because at the same time elderly people around the country are waiting for their—

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: Yes, I have. Elderly people are waiting for the essential repair and disabled person's grant but because of bureaucracy on the part of the Government and the Department of the Environment and Local Government—

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: I am asking the Leader to invite the Minister for the Environment and Local Government—

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: I am asking the Leader to invite in the Minister.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: I have a question for the Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: I have a question for the Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Apr 2003)

James Bannon: I have a question for the Leader.