Results 461-480 of 2,099 for speaker:Ivor Callely

Seanad: Companies (Amendment) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (9 Jun 2009)

Ivor Callely: I thank my good friend and colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Kelleher, for bringing Members through this technical and detailed legislation. Together with him, I congratulate the team from his Department who accompanied him, my colleagues who participated and the Seanad support staff. Senator O'Toole made a very interesting point about compliance in the context of this legislation....

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2009)

Ivor Callely: I support Senator McCarthy's call for a debate on the Health Service Executive and the manner in which it goes about its business. For some time I have said the jury is out on the HSE. However, for that period a number of people have been suffering due to the lack of an appropriate provision of service. In light of that I suggest we have a debate on the matter. I read with interest in...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2009)

Ivor Callely: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2009)

Ivor Callely: I welcome the fact there will be a debate on the Ryan report. We should not lose sight of the fact that while we can all point fingers, we must accept it was the State which put these children into care. At the end of the day, maybe the finger should be pointed at ourselves. Whatever it may be, let us hope it is the catalyst for change and I look forward to that change taking place. There...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2009)

Ivor Callely: ——to the question whether NAMA is a bail out for builders and property developers.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 May 2009)

Ivor Callely: I look forward to tomorrow's debate, in which I hope everyone will have an opportunity to participate. Regarding a lack of transport developments, we often allow ourselves to be knocked about, but we should acknowledge that a section of the M8 was opened yesterday ahead of schedule and below budget. There are many other good developments in the area of transport which have been carried out,...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 May 2009)

Ivor Callely: I am happy to support the call for a debate on Mr. Justice Ryan's report. First and foremost, I would like to lend my solidarity to all the victims. I hope we will learn from this episode. Equally, we should acknowledge the good work carried out by many of the people, and the agencies of the State, that were charged with looking after children in the care of the State. I agree the report...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 May 2009)

Ivor Callely: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 May 2009)

Ivor Callely: Last week I raised the issue of vulnerable people in society and it is with interest that I note the calls this morning for a debate in this regard. I will welcome a debate, whenever it can be accommodated, on the psychiatric services and vulnerable children and adults. In light of what Senator McFadden stated about Victorian dwellings and mould on walls, I congratulate and pay tribute to...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 May 2009)

Ivor Callely: I support Senator Quinn's call that we should not overstate our difficulties or underestimate our challenge and that we remain positive. Our "can do" attitude is vital at this time. We must work together to ensure we overcome our difficulties. Senator Quinn's remarks on competitiveness are linked to Senator Fitzgerald's call yesterday for a debate on the economy, an issue I too raised on...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 May 2009)

Ivor Callely: A structure needs to be put in place-----

Seanad: Order of Business (14 May 2009)

Ivor Callely: This is a very important issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 May 2009)

Ivor Callely: I ask the Leader to ask the Minister for Health and Children and the HSE to put a structure in place providing for case conferences involving family members, GPs and the appropriate HSE officials to work out what is appropriate in such cases.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 May 2009)

Ivor Callely: It would avoid some of the difficulties we have experienced in the past.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 May 2009)

Ivor Callely: Gameplay.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 May 2009)

Ivor Callely: It is gameplay on an important issue.

Seanad: Corporate Governance: Motion (13 May 2009)

Ivor Callely: To a great extent the motion and amendment before the House are overshadowed by the severe global difficulties and the impact on our economy. It was interesting to hear the last speaker, who made a few very valid points. It amazes me that a Senator should state in this Chamber that Members should stay away from economic arguments at a time in our history when we probably face the most severe...

Seanad: Corporate Governance: Motion (13 May 2009)

Ivor Callely: Were the public informed and questioned on the merits or otherwise of this debate, I believe a level of dismay would be recorded. I am convinced that public reaction would be positive, were there an agreed motion with detailed specifics and a precise understanding of what is involved in respect of restoring confidence and helping to turn around the economy. I attended another meeting today...

Seanad: Corporate Governance: Motion (13 May 2009)

Ivor Callely: Perhaps it would be interesting to conduct a forensic revision of the debates on all such matters, including those mentioned by Senator Hannigan, to ascertain whether any group had a magic wand or the vision to state that a particular measure was not appropriate, what it envisaged would happen and what other mechanisms it believed would be required to address what would come to fruition a...

Seanad: Corporate Governance: Motion (13 May 2009)

Ivor Callely: This is the reason I noted at the outset that it is regrettable that Members have such a short time. This is such an important issue to try to squeeze into a few minutes. I wish to keep to the forefront of Members' minds that no matter how one wishes to turn or twist it, they are discussing real-life issues and human beings. Great numbers of individual human problems have arisen, in...