Results 701-720 of 2,099 for speaker:Ivor Callely

Seanad: Mental Health Services (14 May 2008)

Ivor Callely: I, too, congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Finneran, on his appointment and wish him well. I thank the Cathaoirleach for affording me the opportunity to raise the issue of the proposals for the Central Mental Hospital. This matter was brought to my attention by the parent of a patient — I use the word patient, not prisoner — of the Central Mental Hospital. It was...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 May 2008)

Ivor Callely: I listened with interest to my colleague, Senator Donohoe, when he outlined his concerns about the infrastructural development of the city of Dublin. The Dublin City Business Association made a worthy and fine presentation to the Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment this morning. When the representatives of the association expressed concerns about certain issues, they spoke...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Ivor Callely: I join in the expression of good wishes to the Taoiseach, Deputy Cowen and his Ministers. In light of the current international financial crisis and what has happened in the past couple of hours, when the going gets tough, the tough get going. This is what the Taoiseach is faced with in the first 24 hours of his Cabinet. However, he has assembled a wealth of knowledge, experience, ability,...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2008)

Ivor Callely: I welcome the all-party motion on the Order Paper. In doing so, I ask that we use every tool available and join our international colleagues to ensure the official results of the recent presidential election are published as quickly as possible as that would solve many of the problems being suffered by the people of Zimbabwe. The sooner that matter is published and dealt with, the better....

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2008)

Ivor Callely: To date, the community pharmacist has been proven to be right and the people on the other side of the fence——

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2008)

Ivor Callely: The HSE and the Department of Health and Children have been proven to be wrong.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2008)

Ivor Callely: Thanks be to God, they have given way and we have resolved the issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2008)

Ivor Callely: Will the Deputy Leader arrange briefing material on the supports and services in place for vulnerable people, those with addictions and those with difficulties and mental health problems? I ask this because, as the House is aware, I have raised the matter of homelessness on a number of occasions. I listened today with interest when Senator Mullen and others mentioned the issue of people in...

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage. (30 Apr 2008)

Ivor Callely: I commend the Labour Party on bringing the Bill forward and there are many points in it worthy of discussion and debate. As I read it, the primary purpose of the Bill is to extend the remit of freedom of information to include the key authorities and public bodies, to amend section 32 of the 1997 Act and to revoke the statutory instrument under which fees are charged due to applying for...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2008)

Ivor Callely: Will the Deputy Leader arrange to provide us with a briefing document that would clarify the situation that prevails regarding the discussions with the pharmacists on the reimbursement issue and the new contract? Those two issues are a source of concern to community pharmacists and the general public. Could we also get clarity on the issue of contingency plans, which we were advised by the...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2008)

Ivor Callely: I ask the Leader to advise the House where smear test analyses will be carried out. I understand that public hospital laboratories have been turned down for reporting on smear tests to be taken under the national cancer screening programme. That information should set alarm bells ringing. The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland has serious reservations about the outsourcing of smear...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)

Ivor Callely: Is the debate agreed?

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Ivor Callely: I am happy to hear the congratulations and good wishes to my colleague, Deputy Brian Cowen, on his election as leader of Fianna Fáil. At this morning's meeting, Deputy Cowen spoke with great passion about the motivation of the founding fathers of Fianna Fáil to make Ireland a prosperous country and to respect and provide security for the elderly and opportunity for the young. His ability,...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2008)

Ivor Callely: It is with interest that I listened to the calls for a debate on the economy. There is much focus on what is happening in the markets, but it is important that the House is satisfied that the Government is monitoring the situation closely. While we can exert no influence over external developments in the markets, we should be satisfied that we can ensure that our economy absorbs shocks...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2008)

Ivor Callely: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2008)

Ivor Callely: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Mar 2008)

Ivor Callely: I join my colleague, Senator Labhrás Ó Murchú, in his expressions of praise, respect and admiration for the tremendous police force we have in this country. I support wholeheartedly what he said. We are fortunate to have such a committed police force, especially as it is headed and led by Commissioner Fachtna Murphy. The majority of the people would support Senator Ó Murchú's comments...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Mar 2008)

Ivor Callely: ——the role of executors and of witnesses. I draw to the attention of the House and put on the record the public interest in the area of family disputes over estates and beneficiaries. Could the Leader arrange for the relevant Minister to brief the House on matters relating to such litigation and inheritance laws?

Seanad: Protection of Employees (Agency Workers) (12 Mar 2008)

Ivor Callely: It is being opposed for very good reasons.

Seanad: Protection of Employees (Agency Workers) (12 Mar 2008)

Ivor Callely: There are very good reasons.