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Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: Who adopted the estimates for Longford County Council when Fianna Fáil abstained?

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: Hear, hear. I will give them that message.

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: We started 30 years too late.

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: The biggest problem is the lack of funding from the Minister.

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: It definitely does change.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: A recent report was published on the quality of drinking water. It is important to debate the issue in the House because the quality of water in 1,536 group water schemes monitored is less than satisfactory. It is important that we invite the Minister for the Environment and Local Government to the House to inform Senators of his plans in relation to the protection of public health. The State...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: The Senator acknowledges that we were sold out.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: I agree with my colleagues, Senators O'Toole and Ryan, with regard to having a free vote on the Local Government Bill tomorrow. (Interruptions).

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: It is important that every Member be allowed to vote according to his or her conscience.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: On another issue, a serious dispute in the Valuation Office is costing local authorities millions of euro. Many industrial and retail businesses have not been paying rates since the dispute started 18 months ago. It is essential for the coffers of local government that the dispute be settled. Will the Leader ask the Minister for the Environment and Local Government to intervene?

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: I support my colleague, Senator Ryan. A strong element of independence is needed. This is a good amendment.

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 3:

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: If possible, I would like to discuss them separately.

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 4: In page 13, line 12, to delete "costs and". Costs should not be a factor when determining improvements in the quality of the environment. Several references place undue emphasis on the question of cost and should be deleted. I should like to hear the Minister's views.

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: No, but I agree with the sentiments expressed by Senator Dardis. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Amendment No. 5 not moved. Section 7 agreed to. SECTION 8.

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 8: In page 15, paragraph (a), line 15, to delete "€3,000" and substitute "€5,000".

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 9: In page 15, paragraph (b), line 16, to delete "€13,000,000" and substitute "€15,000,000". Amendment agreed to.

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 10: In page 15, paragraph (c), line 18, to delete "€600" and substitute "€1,000". Amendment agreed to. Section 10, as amended, agreed to. Section 11 agreed to. SECTION 12.

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 11: In page 17, line 38, to delete "2007" and substitute "2005". I propose to bring the date back to 2005 because there is plenty of time to deal with this. Line 6, page 16, refers to activities commencing on or after 30 October 1999, so we are halfway through and there are no benefits in extending the time to 2007.

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 13: In page 20, line 15, to delete "such" and substitute "toxic and environmentally dangerous".