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Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Ivor Callely: What mechanism or options are available to Members on foot of a resolution to investigate the activities, efficacy and productivity of the HSE? We are all concerned about road safety and, due to changing weather patterns, the months ahead may prove to be the difficult and challenging in this area but I would like to highlight the issue of tyre depth level. Can the Leader arrange a brief on...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2007)

Ivor Callely: The Health Service Executive, HSE, and the Irish Pharmaceutical Union, IPU, are on a collision course that would have a detrimental impact on the supply of medication. I understand Senator O'Toole's call for clarity and debate on the issue. The Government has agreed complex pricing structures, with the Pharmaceutical Distributors Federation of Ireland, PDF, the manufacturing side, the...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Ivor Callely: Will the Leader seek clarity on an issue I have raised in this House regarding the Health Service Executive and the reimbursement prices to pharmacists? As late as last night I was advised that the HSE has deferred the implementation date of 1 December 2007 for the new reimbursement prices. When I contacted pharmacists I learned they were unaware of this deferral. This decision is...

Seanad: Overseas Missions: Statements (Resumed) (29 Nov 2007)

Ivor Callely: It is heartening to hear the contributions so far. Like other speakers, I welcomed the decision to send Irish troops to take part in the EU force that is to support the UN operation in Chad and the Central African Republic. As many have said, we should not lose sight of the fact that this mission, like all others of its kind, will be difficult. The Irish troops, comprising 400 Permanent...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (4 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: It would be different if it were Dublin.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: I am prompted to respond to the two previous speakers on the nursing home issue. I have stated publicly in the past in regard to the HSE that the jury is out and that I hope the verdict will be delivered shortly. The previous situation in regard to nursing homes was that 14 health boards were applying 14 different sets of regulations. This meant that some elderly people had to dispose of...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: Yes, there must be adequate time to discuss it. The anomalies in the current system are unfair. There are constant calls for space to be provided for quality bus corridors to encourage people to use buses. Much of our road space has been given to bus transport. However, for the first time, Operation Freeflow has been put in place without the provision of bus park and ride facilities. The...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: I have sufficient copies of the motion and I ask that they be forwarded to the Clerk and to each political grouping. I propose that the motion be approved without debate and that a debate take place whenever it can be accommodated.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: Thank you.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: I thank the Minister, my good friend and colleague, Deputy Brian Lenihan, for his explanation, which I support. I can understand equally the position of Senator Norris regarding the new Seanad and its Members. In light of the Minister's comments, we should move forward in that spirit. The law on defamation exists to protect a person's right to their reputation against a false allegation....

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: I understand we are allowed some liberty in light of what the Minister has said.

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: I am dealing with that. In general I favour giving guidelines to a jury on the level of damages. Information does not fetter discretion. If this is perceived as a more active approach by the judge, it is in the interest of justice. While the Legislature could legislate, in the absence of more guidelines, it would help juries and the administration of justice. Guidelines would assist in...

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: I understand it was sought that we should have some liberty in the discussion of the Bill.

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: I am making a point under section 1.

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: The Minister indicated he would accommodate some flexibility.

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: Juries should be able to compare the value of what courts usually award to people.

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: I thank Senator Walsh for his helpful intervention.

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: As Ms Justice Denham said, I believe the jury should be able to compare the value of what courts usually award to people in personal injury actions as compensation in a notional remedy in both incidences. The lame do not walk after an award of compensation and the defamed do not cease to have been defamed after an award of damages.

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2007)

Ivor Callely: I can deal with it at that stage if the Leas-Chathaoirleach so wishes.