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Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Ivor Callely: I raised the issue on 24 April but I have not received a response. I have raised other issues and I know many other Members have raised issues. It is a matter for the CPP that supports and structures should be in place so that when a Member raises an issue, there must be some measure of communication with the Member, perhaps not directly from the Leader as we cannot put everything on his...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Ivor Callely: I would ask that the leaders do something to progress an all-party motion. The picture in today's newspaper of one innocent child tells the story in its own way.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Ivor Callely: These are good neighbours.

Seanad: Tragedy in Burma: Statements (20 May 2008)

Ivor Callely: This is the first debate on foreign affairs we have had since my friends and colleagues, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Micheál Martin, and the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Power, took office and I wish them every success in their new portfolios. As Chairman of the Oireachtas Sub-Committee on Human Rights, I am glad to have this opportunity to contribute to this important...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Ivor Callely: Will the Leader obtain a brief from the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and from Dublin City Council on the implications for local authority housing stock in Dublin in light of the recent news on the public private partnerships not proceeding in certain complexes in the city? I refer to another matter of huge importance which I have raised in the past, namely,...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2008)

Ivor Callely: Will the Leader arrange to provide an up-to-date report on the situation in Burma with regard to the aid agencies working there to combat the humanitarian crisis? The people of Burma have been suffering for approximately four weeks. Compare that with what was happening on the ground a month after the tsunami. I am somewhat concerned at the contradictory reports from Burma and would...

Seanad: Health Services: Motion (28 May 2008)

Ivor Callely: I wish to share time with Senators de Búrca and O'Malley.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion (28 May 2008)

Ivor Callely: Will the Leas-Chathaoirleach inform me when two minutes have expired?

Seanad: Health Services: Motion (28 May 2008)

Ivor Callely: I am happy to participate in this debate. I noted the Labour Party's motion and listened with interest to its Members' contributions. I support a number of the points made, as they were fair, legitimate and realistic in so far as we have experienced many of the situations outlined. I also noted the countermotion. I have the height of respect and regard for those who work in the health...

Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (4 Jun 2008)

Ivor Callely: The Minister stated that provision is made in the Bill in respect of the matters raised in the amendments. He also stated that regulation to deal with these issues can be made. Am I correct that this is what the Minister is indicating?

Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (4 Jun 2008)

Ivor Callely: Will the Minister indicate when such regulation will be made, what type of regulations will be made and who will police them?

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Ivor Callely: I listened with interest to the proposal from the leader of the Opposition with regard to the amendment of the Order of Business. I hope the Leader sees no great problem in accommodating such a debate. I am not sure I agree, however, with the urgency for it today. We all know there has been a slow-down in the economy and that this has impacted on tax revenue. However, it is important that...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (19 Jun 2008)

Ivor Callely: Could the Leader obtain a brief on developments in primary care in the community from the Health Service Executive, especially with regard to primary care teams? I am anxious to know what supports and incentives are in place to encourage such developments. I understand that many professionals are participating in discussions on how the primary care teams can work together and develop but...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Ivor Callely: I listened with interest to a number of the speakers, including my good friend and colleague, Senator Denis O'Donovan, on over regulation and I must concur with what has been said. I visit the village of Kilcrohane where Senator O'Donovan is from. I have very good friends in the village who run an Irish farmhouse bed and breakfast. The Senator mentioned the regulation of eggs. My friends...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Ivor Callely: I look forward to the steps that we will take in this turbulent period due to the international situation that prevails. When I reflect on where we are, I am delighted to say that I was somewhat responsible in bringing to this country one pharmaceutical company which in the past number of years has trebled its production and employment in this country. Ireland has some of the biggest and...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Ivor Callely: I read recently that of the top ten drugs manufactured in the world, six of them are manufactured in Ireland. Mention was made of the financial services industry. When I look across the river, close to my constituency, I see what we have done in the area of financial services. The banks are dealing with a credit crunch but we should acknowledge that they have done Trojan work in fuelling...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Ivor Callely: I ask the Deputy Leader to arrange a debate on one area in which I have an interest, that is, the motor industry. The motor industry is experiencing serious turbulence and requires a much-needed lift. The car sales market is down over 15% and there are significant problems with second-hand and used vehicles. The problem is that there is a large number of vehicles being imported into this...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Ivor Callely: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Ivor Callely: As today is International Day against Torture, I acknowledge and pay tribute to all those who work in this area and who highlight human rights violations. Equally, I pay tribute to a former Member of this House, Dr. Maurice Manning, who heads the Irish Human Rights Commission, together with his team. The commission has done Trojan work during its first ten years. I wish its staff, as well...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Ivor Callely: Without getting carried away, a debate took place on the economy before the previous general election and one leader was seen to have failed to have any economic policies, namely, Senator Doherty's leader.