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Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (30 Sep 2008)

Ivor Callely: There are approximately 500 banks on the register of credit institutions. In recent years the Irish banking sector has enjoyed great competition, with approximately 60 institutions operating in the retail banking market. I will cut to the chase. The most significant economic impact of the sector is that it provides the capital necessary for business to function and to invest for expansion....

Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (30 Sep 2008)

Ivor Callely: ——and that the average loan-to-value ratio was less than 51%.

Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (30 Sep 2008)

Ivor Callely: There are some interesting statistics in the paper and I would encourage people to look at it.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ivor Callely: I have listened with interest today to the comments to the Leader. I have spoken to many people in my constituency in the past few days who have acknowledged that the country has experienced an economic transformation in the past few years, achieved through the hard work and enterprise of the citizens and led by the good, sound economic policies of the Fianna Fáil-led Governments. Contrary...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ivor Callely: ——a low burden of taxation and, most importantly, there are more than 2 million people at work.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ivor Callely: This has all arisen from the careful stewardship of the economy in the past decade——

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ivor Callely: ——which has positioned it well to weather the current economic climate. We should acknowledge that. Senators have been stating that there is a lack of information. Anybody who looks at the Government's website will see that an announcement was placed by Government on 8 July regarding public spending measures. A number of people asked about decentralisation. I presume the Cathaoirleach...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ivor Callely: There are a number of points in this which would be very helpful to people who wish to raise issues.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ivor Callely: I support Senator Quinn's comment about storing a telephone number on one's mobile telephone in case of an emergency. I am delighted to say I have an ICE number on my mobile phone. I have been making the point for some time now, including in newsletters to my constituents, that it is important to have such a number. Everybody has a mobile telephone now, including young children. I make a...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ivor Callely: People have condemned the operational problems in Dublin Airport today. I pay tribute to the IAA and to the many people who do tremendous work at the airports.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ivor Callely: Contrary to what we have heard from the Opposition, the radar system is working in Dublin Airport today.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ivor Callely: The IAA is putting passenger safety first, which is the most important thing. However, it is equally important that the DAA inform passengers exactly what is happening.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ivor Callely: Strike notice has been given by staff of the Dublin Port tunnel. It is my understanding that protocols and procedures were to be put in place and this now rests with the social partners. Would it be possible for the Leader to obtain for me a briefing on that matter?

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ivor Callely: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ivor Callely: Well done.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ivor Callely: One could fill the pages.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

Ivor Callely: In recent years, great developments, as well as new services and supports have been put in place in the health service. I ask the Deputy Leader to arrange either clarification or a briefing document with regard to the co-operation and liaison that takes place on the discharge of older people from hospital to community care teams. While I have the height of admiration and respect for those...

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.

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