Results 81-100 of 7,604 for speaker:James Bannon

Seanad: Adjournment Matter. - Midlands Ambulance Service. (11 Dec 2002)

James Bannon: It needs adequate funding.

Seanad: Adjournment Matter. - Midlands Ambulance Service. (11 Dec 2002)

James Bannon: It is a sad day for Ireland when the Department has to bring in another semi-State body to deal with the problem.

Seanad: Adjournment Matter. - Midlands Ambulance Service. (11 Dec 2002)

James Bannon: It is, as are EMT personnel.

Seanad: Adjournment Matter. - Midlands Ambulance Service. (11 Dec 2002)

James Bannon: The EMT staff have requested meetings with the board and its staff since 1993 to no avail.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Dec 2002)

James Bannon: I support the sentiments expressed by my colleagues in regard to the abolition of the dual mandate. Reform of local authorities is a very pressing and important issue for local authorities throughout the country. It is the first time in several years that local authorities have not been allocated their full budget, which means the estimates meetings will not be held until January or February....

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Dec 2002)

James Bannon: Will the Leader invite the Minister for Transport to the House to explain why Irish Rail is spending hundreds of thousands of pounds per annum ferrying train drivers by taxi from Dublin to Longford to drive trains back to Dublin each day? It is ridiculous that such bad management is being practised and an explanation must be given.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Dec 2002)

James Bannon: On a lighter and more festive note, I would like to compliment the Leader of the House on her performance on the radio this morning.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Dec 2002)

James Bannon: It was the first time I have heard her admit that she was responsible for the Eircom shares debacle.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Dec 2002)

James Bannon: She apportioned some of the blame to the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and the Minister for Finance.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Dec 2002)

James Bannon: She was shown to have—

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Dec 2002)

James Bannon: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. It is to be hoped that the Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill, 2002, will copperfasten protection for victims of this insidious but extremely prevalent blot on family life. Concerns widely raised about the Domestic Violence Act, 1996, must be urgently addressed. Like other Members, I would like to have more time to debate this Bill but I see that...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

James Bannon: I agree with Senator Henry in regard to the availability of information from the Department of Health and Children. In recent days health boards received letters from the Department of Health and Children regarding the preparation of their plans for 2003. The health strategy, Quality and Fairness, is in a shambles. Serious concerns are expressed by public representatives, particularly members...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

James Bannon: Cutbacks are to take place in all health boards and no provision has been made for additional services or the improvements of services in 2003. I am requesting that the Leader— (Interruptions.)

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

James Bannon: I ask that the Leader invite the Minister for Health and Children to this House to explain the future for the nine health boards. This issue must be addressed quickly because the health service is in a shambles.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

James Bannon: The Senator can vote against it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

James Bannon: There might be a war at the meeting.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

James Bannon: How can we advance the health strategy?

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (18 Dec 2002)

James Bannon: They were conned by the two Government parties.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (18 Dec 2002)

James Bannon: They were tricked like the rest of the country.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (18 Dec 2002)

James Bannon: I think the Senator means euro rather than pounds.