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Seanad: Address by President of the European Parliament. (10 Oct 2002)

James Bannon: I join other Members in welcoming the President of the European Parliament to share his views with us and wish him well in the remainder of his term. Some nine days before polling day we are still debating the issues and, as Senator Ormonde said, there is much explaining to be done for ordinary citizens. Many of the directives from Brussels come in large documents. Therefore, there should be...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2002)

James Bannon: Will the Leader request the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to come to the House to explain the decision by Cardinal Health to defer the commencement of its operation in Longford for at least two years? The reversal of the company's announcement, made in November 1999, is a cause of serious concern and disappointment for the people of County Longford. A positive...

Seanad: Education Funding: Motion (9 Oct 2002)

James Bannon: I join other Members in welcoming the Minister for Education and Science to the Seanad. In my dealings with him as Minister for the Environment and Local Government I found him a good listener. At times he had a change of mind and I hope he changes his mind in regard to his proposed cutbacks in education. Our education system has been successful at producing well-qualified young people. Much...

Seanad: An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht, 2002: An Dara Céim. Twenty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (12 Sep 2002)

James Bannon: I wish to share my time with Senator Cummins. As this is my first speech in the House, I thank all those who elected me to this position. I intend to represent them and the people of Ireland to the best of my ability and I thank them for affording me the privilege and honour of working on their behalf. I am delighted to have the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. Today the...