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Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2008)

Ivor Callely: I welcome the debate we will have tomorrow on the food industry, in particular the pigmeat industry. In recognition of the long-term difficulties that the actions taken over the weekend may have on the industry, will the Leader ensure that in tomorrow's debate we will receive clarity on the checks and balances in the food chain and on the methodology for the recall of products and what...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2008)

Ivor Callely: I agree with the call for a debate on the economy and fiscal policy. However, I differ somewhat from Senator Alex White who seems to be very negative in his approach. Ireland has overcome tremendous economic challenges in the past few years. While we certainly face new difficulties, we should not lose sight of what we have achieved, including the great increases in the State pension for...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2008)

Ivor Callely: Senator Alex White should be somewhat balanced and recognise that under the Fianna Fáil-led administrations great strides have been made.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2008)

Ivor Callely: I ask the Leader to advise if an audit has been or will be carried out on matters that impact on job creation or sustainable employment, given the grave change in our economic circumstances. We introduced numerous amounts of legislation and regulations in the good times. We planned various developments, which were all done in circumstances that prevailed and at the time were in the best...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2008)

Ivor Callely: I am simply asking for a logical approach to present circumstances and what we can now accommodate.

Seanad: Stem-Cell Research (Protection of Human Embryos) Bill 2008: Second Stage (26 Nov 2008)

Ivor Callely: I congratulate my colleague, Senator Rónán Mullen, and his co-sponsors, Senators John Hanafin and Jim Walsh, on their courage in addressing this very difficult and sensitive issue. I listened to the debate with interest and support the views expressed on the need for regulation. From listening to the contributions, particularly of the Minister, I would like to put on record my support for...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

Ivor Callely: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

Ivor Callely: I welcome Dublin's successful bid to host Euroscience Open Forum in 2012, which will provide a tremendous opportunity to showcase the progress Ireland has made in the fields of science, technology and innovation. Notwithstanding the current international market turmoil in the financial services market, Dublin now is well established as a centre for international financial services activities,...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2008)

Ivor Callely: I agree with certain of my colleagues' requests for debates on particular matters. I look forward to the Leader's response in that regard. On the issue of handguns, Senator Regan was somewhat disingenuous in his comments with regard to the Garda Síochána. The force did a wonderful job in the context of Operation Anvil and showed great determination to deal with the issue of illegally held...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2008)

Ivor Callely: I take this opportunity to congratulate Commissioner Fachtna Murphy and his colleagues on their success in coping with the difficult task they undertook when carrying out Operation Anvil. I agree with Senator Harris's comments in respect of Senator Regan's remarks on the financial institutions. I put it to Senator Regan that the financial markets have completely changed in the weeks since...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2008)

Ivor Callely: Senator Regan engaged in taking something of a cheap shot at a former Taoiseach. Mr. Justice Bryan McMahon handed down an interesting judgment in a case where the HSE and the Information Commissioner challenged each other on matters relating to disclosures under the Freedom of Information Act 1997. The sections in respect of which these challenges were made are section 26, which relates to...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

Ivor Callely: I listened with interest to the various contributions this morning. I return to an issue I put to the floor last week.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

Ivor Callely: It is a question to the Leader in regard to procedures. Every day on the Order of Business, different Members put various proposals to the Leader. Last week I suggested that there be a review of procedures, especially in view of the extraordinary climate in which we operate, with many Members calling for a debate on the economy. We all should give consideration to agreeing a procedure...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

Ivor Callely: A man who became known as "Joe the Plumber" was made famous during the United States presidential election campaign for the views he expressed on the economic policies of one of the candidates. We are all meeting Joe the Plumbers wherever we go, whether at a function or on the street, all of whom are anxious to impart their views on what needs to be done to revive the economy. There is no...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

Ivor Callely: This is a good level of debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2008)

Ivor Callely: I support my colleague, Senator Hanafin, on the issues he raised, along with other speakers, about stem cell research and finance. While there has been a great impetus over the past 24 to 48 hours to try to resolve the capital market situation and falling share prices, especially of the financial institutions, I am not sure what any injection of capital from Government will do about the...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2008)

Ivor Callely: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2008)

Ivor Callely: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Ivor Callely: I concur with colleagues on the importance of having discussion and debate in the Chamber on matters of national importance. I also wholeheartedly support the views expressed on gangland crime. I congratulate the Garda on some of its actions in the past 24 hours and its success in putting one of Limerick's serious criminals behind bars, where I hope he will remain for a long time. I also...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2008)

Ivor Callely: I indicated I wished to speak yesterday with a view to joining others in expressing my condolences and sympathies to Mr. Shane Geoghegan's family, fiancée, friends, work and sports colleagues, including the Garryowen Football Club, and the people of Limerick on his awful and tragic murder. The crime was a step too far by gangland scum. Clearly, it is known who is responsible for the...