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Seanad: Industrial Development Bill 2008: Second Stage (28 Jan 2009)

Ivor Callely: All of us in this House would agree that Ireland has enjoyed the dizzy heights of tremendous economic success in recent years. As a small island nation we enjoyed full employment, a tremendous revenue intake and activity at every level of industry and enterprise. Entrepreneurs were prepared to take huge risks and so on. We enjoyed also the moneys that were available for capital investment...

Seanad: Industrial Development Bill 2008: Second Stage (28 Jan 2009)

Ivor Callely: I am not privy to the details of the discussion between the Department of Finance and the banking institutions but the people who have contacted me regarding the credit crunch have indicated that the banks have changed the rules in terms of the manner in which they are doing business. All of us in this House understand the financial difficulties, the international credit crunch, and the...

Seanad: Industrial Development Bill 2008: Second Stage (28 Jan 2009)

Ivor Callely: I will conclude. I called to my local petrol station to get a tank full of petrol and the garage owner came out to tell me he is selling cars but the people are coming back within a few days to say they cannot proceed with the purchase because the banks will not give them the money. If that is happening at every level, and if the entrepreneurs and the small and medium size business owners...

Seanad: Industrial Development Bill 2008: Second Stage (28 Jan 2009)

Ivor Callely: I take this opportunity to say to the Minister that in the process of the recapitalisation of our financial institutions, we will need——

Seanad: Industrial Development Bill 2008: Second Stage (28 Jan 2009)

Ivor Callely: I am sorry. I welcome the Industrial Development Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Ivor Callely: I support the call for a debate on the framework document the social partners are working on and I have no doubt the Leader will agree to it. I look forward to participation in the debate over the next few days or weeks, whenever it can be fitted into our schedule. I refer to a comment made by Senator Donohoe about the Taoiseach. He gave the impression that the Taoiseach would be on the ski...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Ivor Callely: My understanding is that the Taoiseach has been invited to participate with Heads of State from Europe and the world, along with industry. It would be remiss of the Taoiseach not to participate, especially given the difficulties this country faces. Can the Leader find a mechanism to monitor closely the manner in which the banks operate and assist all customers, borrowers and small and medium...

Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (27 Jan 2009)

Ivor Callely: Our country is battling the most severe global storm experienced in decades. The Irish economy has hit a turbulent patch and this is totally different from any downturn we experienced in the past. Some of my colleagues have stated that we have been through this before and that we will get through it again. As Richard Nixon says, it is only when one reaches the dizzy heights that one...

Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (27 Jan 2009)

Ivor Callely: I could respond to the last speaker but it is best if I stay on course. Anyone who wants to be invigorated and encouraged at this difficult time should participate in a good, heavy, five-hour debate with the leader of the country, his ministerial team and the broadest spectrum of individuals who took part in that debate. Senator Buttimer and others would learn a lot from it.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Ivor Callely: Yet again there has been another murder in Dublin in the space of a few days — in East Wall, Howth and last evening in Ranelagh. I offer my sympathies and condolences to the family involved. It raises questions about supports for vulnerable people, especially the homeless. Will the Leader refer the matter to the appropriate committee for further discussion? Those involved in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Ivor Callely: I welcome the commencement of giving an impetus to economic renewal to help us get through the current difficult and challenging circumstances and return this country to more prosperous times. I congratulate all involved in getting on with the national effort and having the spirit required. I listened to the criticisms of the Taoiseach, bearing in mind the work he has already done and the...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Ivor Callely: I congratulate the Government in beginning an economic programme and asking everyone to join in the national spirt and effort required at this time.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2008)

Ivor Callely: I support the call by Senator Donohoe for a debate. I support much of what he said about the global impact of what happened in America last night. I also support much of what Senator Ó Murchú said about job creation, sustaining jobs, the importance of competitiveness, particularly as an island nation, for our export markets and so on. In light of the changing circumstances in which we...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Ivor Callely: There are grave issues facing our community and society, one of which is safety and security in our own homes. I rise to speak about the tragic murder of a young, beautiful, successful woman on the Hill of Howth yesterday while she resided in her own home. I take the opportunity to offer my sympathies and condolences to the Cawley family, whom I know.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Ivor Callely: I make the point because I stood here last week to speak about a similar incident in East Wall. It is happening a little too frequently. I therefore ask the Leader to investigate, with the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Garda Commissioner, how we can assist in this area. We have seen a large increase in such horrible tragedies. I have raised the issue of the economy...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Ivor Callely: Well——

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Ivor Callely: It is in the early stages. It will be available to us all shortly. What I am concerned about, as I have said clearly, is that there is a lack of confidence in the economy. We require an impetus, which the economic plan may provide. At the moment there is a paralysis that is causing serious difficulties. We know we are in a recession and that 2009, going into 2010, is going to be a...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Ivor Callely: Will the Leader agree with the other leaders of this House — given that we have entered a prolonged period in which there will be recurring issues — to allocate time in the first and second quarters of 2009 for briefings and discussions on matters of importance?

Seanad: Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (12 Dec 2008)

Ivor Callely: I welcome the opportunity to participate in this debate. The Health Bill 2008 is a short Bill that deals principally with one issue, the abolition of the universal entitlement to a medical card on age eligibility for persons aged 70 and over. This arose from the budget announcement on 14 October 2008 when the Minister for Finance outlined the grave and difficult financial and economic...

Seanad: Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (12 Dec 2008)

Ivor Callely: The answer is "Yes". Lessons have been learned. It is wrong that in the current difficult economic climate most of the discussion and Department time and attention following the 2009 budget has focused on a relatively small expenditure item put at a saving, at the time, of €100 million, particularly when placed in the context of a budget of €58 billion. Moreover, Members now understand...