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Seanad: Budget Statement: Motion. (4 Dec 2002)

James Bannon: The Minister admitted today that they are coming back.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Nov 2002)

James Bannon: I also would welcome a debate on the national spatial document even though it is three years too late. It should be debated in conjunction with the national development plan, which is currently in a shambles because of recent Government cutbacks. The announcement this morning is a shocking blow to the people of my county, County Longford, as Senator Leyden said. This is the third blow to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Nov 2002)

James Bannon: A holy Mary.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Nov 2002)

James Bannon: I support Senator Hayes on the need for a short debate on the Abbeylara tribunal. Why has it taken so long for the issue to be dealt with? It is two and a half years since John Carthy was shot and there is much public disquiet. I would appreciate a short debate on the issue.

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (27 Nov 2002)

James Bannon: I welcome the Minister. Tourism has grown rapidly in the past decade. The benefits of this growth have not been evenly spread, particularly in rural counties outside the main honey pots and Dublin. It is time for the honey to be spread more evenly.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Nov 2002)

James Bannon: The availability of good quality water supplies is essential in any society and is fundamental to the maintenance of public health. There has been a scare in County Wicklow with regard to the level of uranium in the public water supply and some 13 other counties are also at risk. It is important that we have a debate on this issue to allay public fears. The Environmental Protection Agency...

Seanad: Housing Grants: Motion. (20 Nov 2002)

James Bannon: I support the motion and welcome the Minister of State with responsibility for housing, Deputy Noel Ahern. In the light of the Government's decision to abolish the first-time buyer's grant, I ask the Minister what he is going to do for the many thousands of young people who will lose out on their €3,810 grant despite pre-election promises from the Government that there would be no cutbacks...

Seanad: Housing Grants: Motion. (20 Nov 2002)

James Bannon: This is something that the Minister should consider. This latest cutback is a dreadful blow to the people, especially those who voted for Fianna Fáil or the Progressive Democrats at the last general election. Never before in Irish political history has there been as much mistrust of a Government by the people as there is now. We have had bad times – Taoisigh suffering from loss of memory,...

Seanad: Housing Grants: Motion. (20 Nov 2002)

James Bannon: The Minister for Finance stated prior to the election: "I can confirm that there are no significant overruns projected and no cutbacks whatsoever are being planned secretly or otherwise."

Seanad: Housing Grants: Motion. (20 Nov 2002)

James Bannon: I think manners could be afforded to me when speaking. The Book of Estimates published last Thursday proves that the people have been duped by a deliberately orchestrated campaign of lies and deceit. The sick, the disabled, the less well-off, young people, those on community employment schemes, students, farmers, PAYE workers and the unemployed are all suffering the consequences. In addition,...

Seanad: Housing Grants: Motion. (20 Nov 2002)

James Bannon: Are those being stopped by the Government?

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Nov 2002)

James Bannon: I sure the Senator was the first choice.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Nov 2002)

James Bannon: I move the following amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 6, motion No. 12, be taken with No. 1". The motion relates to improving the safety of the rail network and increasing capacity. Will the Leader invite the Minister for the Environment and Local Government to the House to explain how he expects local authorities to plan strategically for future years when even at this stage of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Nov 2002)

James Bannon: I urge the Leader to invite the Minister to the House to discuss the matter.

Seanad: Rail Services and Related Transport Matters: Statements. (14 Nov 2002)

James Bannon: I welcome the Minister. I hope he took note of the many contributions that have been made to the debate, particularly that of the Leader, Senator O'Rourke, who stated that she will be putting down markers for the Minister. Perhaps he could find a position for her as an adviser to him in Cabinet.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2002)

James Bannon: I also support the calls for a debate on planning. The first consultation document on the national spatial strategy was published in February 2000, yet very little has happened since. Consultations and submissions were welcomed. I ask the Leader to arrange a debate on the strategy when it is published and to request the attendance of the Minister for the Environment and Local Government who...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (Resumed). (13 Nov 2002)

James Bannon: I also welcome the Minister of State, Deputy de Valera, to the House. She comes from one of the tourism honey pots and therefore I am sure she is tuned into the many issues relating to tourism and the problems we have encountered in the development of the industry. Tourism is a most important industry and has been a success story in terms of job creation and economic growth. All this has...

Seanad: Community Employment Schemes: Motion. (13 Nov 2002)

James Bannon: The constituency is Longford-Roscommon.

Seanad: Community Employment Schemes: Motion. (13 Nov 2002)

James Bannon: There will be more cutbacks.

Seanad: Community Employment Schemes: Motion. (13 Nov 2002)

James Bannon: I wish to share time with Senator John Paul Phelan. I welcome the Minister of State to the House and support the motion and the contributions of my colleagues regarding the continuation of the community employment schemes as outlined in the Programme for Prosperity and Fairness. The Minister of State stated that there were 30,809 participants in community employment schemes, something that...