Results 1,601-1,620 of 2,099 for speaker:Ivor Callely
- Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (14 Jun 2005)
Ivor Callely: The consultation process in connection with the mid-term review of the national car testing service, NCTS, was designed to facilitate maximum public participation with a range of means provided to enable persons to contribute to the review. In addition to public meetings which were held in Sligo, Tuam, Macroom, Kilkenny, Longford, Dublin and Limerick, persons could have participated in the...
- Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (2 Jun 2005)
Ivor Callely: I propose to take Questions Nos. 188 and 189 together. As indicated in the response to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 220 and 221 of May 2005, there are nine quality bus corridors in operation at present with a total length of 117 km. The total quality bus corridor length, including priorities on associated approaches, is disaggregated as follows: Lucan N4, including St. John's Road and Lucan...
- Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)
Ivor Callely: I wish to share time with Deputies Wallace, Devins and other Deputies who may join us later, by agreement.
- Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)
Ivor Callely: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on issues related to the provision of services for older people. I begin by clearly stating my upset and shock at this morning's newspaper coverage across all publications. We have witnessed incredible, vile images over the past three days. At times, we shoot the messenger and complain at the manner in which sections of the media invade private...
- Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)
Ivor Callely: Does that comment by Deputy Twomey not give rise to a number of questions?
- Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)
Ivor Callely: Equally, Deputy O'Dowd asked the question: "What did the Minister, Deputy Callely, do about it when he was told about it in a letter from Beaumont Hospital?" Deputy O'Dowd knows the answer. This was not a Leas Cross case.
- Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)
Ivor Callely: I did much more than most when I received a case from a person outside my constituency in a constituency clinic on the morning of Saturday, 14 February 2004.
- Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)
Ivor Callely: I did not refer the upset daughter of an elderly mother in a nursing home to a colleague in her constituency. I dealt with the case there and then. I followed up the paperwork on the Saturday evening. Both the daughter and the statutory authority received correspondence from me on Monday, 16 February 2004, and I received confirmation from the statutory authority on 18 February 2004 that the...
- Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)
Ivor Callely: Thank you. A further issue referred to in this debate was the elder abuse report. When I received that report in November 2002, I ensured money was made available to commence implementation of its recommendations in 2003 and to continue progress by further funding in 2004.
- Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)
Ivor Callely: I have a proven track record of achievement while in the Department of Health and Children, including the setting up of the interdepartmental group on the needs of older peopleââ
- Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)
Ivor Callely: ââimproved funding for voluntary groups, the first ever funding for the national helpline, development of personal care packages and home supports, rapid access clinics and new community units at the Meath Hospital, Hartstown, Glasnevin, Birr, Virginia, Lusk, Our Lady's Hospital, Harold's Cross, Maynooth, and many more from Malin Head to Mizen Head. I took an innovative, fresh and...
- Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)
Ivor Callely: However, I would urge relatives and friends to continually keep an eye open to make sure that the service offered is the service provided.
- Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)
Ivor Callely: I am sorry but I thought it was important to correct the record.
- Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)
Ivor Callely: I heard about Deputy O'Dowd in Dundalk, and about his negative, absolutely damn all approach. A load of Horlicks is all he did in regard to three cases I have under investigation.
- Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)
Ivor Callely: The people of Blackrock are not too happy with Deputy O'Dowd.
- Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)
Ivor Callely: I will give the Deputy the detail.
- Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)
Ivor Callely: It is the back of a cardboard box and no action.
- Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)
Ivor Callely: That is wrong; it is a lie.
- Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)
Ivor Callely: The Deputy is telling lies. Sorry, I will correct the record: he is telling untruths.
- Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)
Ivor Callely: Deputy O'Dowd is a disgrace.