Results 161-180 of 186 for speaker:Peter Callanan

Seanad: Agrifood Sector: Motion. (29 Mar 2006)

Peter Callanan: I thought that it would have touched even Senator Coonan's heart, but that is obviously not the case. I am sorry to say that.

Seanad: Agrifood Sector: Motion. (29 Mar 2006)

Peter Callanan: The appeal that I made was for unanimity on this issue.

Seanad: Agrifood Sector: Motion. (29 Mar 2006)

Peter Callanan: Perhaps the Minister might take that appeal to Europe. Commissioner Mandelson must be stopped in his tracks regarding what he is doing to European agriculture, the purpose of which is to feed people. It is the bread of life.

Seanad: Agrifood Sector: Motion. (29 Mar 2006)

Peter Callanan: The Minister has stood against Commissioner Mandelson in the past and held the line. However, if he is allowed his own way, manipulating the WTO talks, he could be responsible for bringing 1.3 million tonnes of meat products into Europe thus decimating the Continent's agriculture and food production.

Seanad: Agrifood Sector: Motion. (29 Mar 2006)

Peter Callanan: I hope that you will not interrupt me on this matter.

Seanad: Agrifood Sector: Motion. (29 Mar 2006)

Peter Callanan: I beg the Cathaoirleach's protection. It is not for Mr. Mandelson to decimate European agriculture, of which Irish agriculture is part. Europe should adopt the same policy of continuing food production as we are doing. Any food allowed into Europe should meet the same standards as what we produce, with no doctoring, no messing around, no packaging with breadcrumbs or anything else, and no...

Seanad: Agrifood Sector: Motion. (29 Mar 2006)

Peter Callanan: I thank Senator Coonan for his participation and for mentioning my name five times, which was very kind of him.

Seanad: Agrifood Sector: Motion. (29 Mar 2006)

Peter Callanan: Every Senator did his or her best, and we had a good debate. On everyone's behalf, I express our appreciation to the Minister and acknowledge her officials.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 May 2006)

Peter Callanan: I wish to be associated with the tributes paid to Archbishop Eames, who has served his country and community well. I commend Senator Ó Murchú and join him in acknowledging the role of the Kent family in the struggle for Irish freedom. On this day 90 years ago, 9 May 1916, Thomas Kent was put to death by the then occupying forces. He is still held in high regard in Cork generally and in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 May 2006)

Peter Callanan: Deputy Michael Ahern. Perhaps I should not have mentioned it. However, as the Leader asked me, I responded. His penultimate request was that an Irishman would not be asked to shoot him, which was granted. He was also a member of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association and asked the attending priest, Fr. Sexton, to return his pioneer badge to his curate in Castlelyons, Fr. Ahern. It is also...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 May 2006)

Peter Callanan: Can Senator Coonan not welcome the allocation?

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 May 2006)

Peter Callanan: I am glad that Senator Coonan raised the issue he did. It affords me the opportunity of saying that the costings announcement will be made in the next 24 or 48 hours. We should appreciate that fact and welcome it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 May 2006)

Peter Callanan: It is important that the proper response be made. The issue Senator Coonan raised about having standard development charges throughout the country is equally important. I totally agree with him that something should be done about that. I compliment the Minister for Agriculture and Food on the changes she has introduced concerning the early retirement scheme. It is good news and we should...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 May 2006)

Peter Callanan: All right.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Jun 2006)

Peter Callanan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: A Strategy for Cancer Control in Ireland: Statements. (28 Jun 2006)

Peter Callanan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Power, to the House. Earlier the Minister of State, Deputy Tim O'Malley, asked the House to commend the Government for its positive and demonstrable commitment to cancer services and I do so. I spoke here a few years ago on the topic of cancer. Normally I do not go outside my brief of agriculture. However, cancer and I are friends, and have...

Seanad: A Strategy for Cancer Control in Ireland: Statements. (28 Jun 2006)

Peter Callanan: I do not understand why specialists recommend confining the treatment to that age band. While it is somewhat late, I welcome the pilot cervical cancer screening programme. However, there appears to be no mention of male-specific cancer. For example, what is being done to address prostate cancer and testicular cancer? Cures are readily available and can be successfully administered for such...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Peter Callanan: Go away out of it.

Seanad: Energy Resources: Motion (11 Oct 2006)

Peter Callanan: I welcome the Minister of State. I support the motion and welcome the Green Paper which lays downs all the road markings we require to follow for the White Paper. It is a pity the House may divide on the motion. The three pillars listed in the Green Paper are security of supply, environmental sustainability and economic competitiveness. We talk about the all-Ireland approach which is...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Peter Callanan: It will be done after the general election.