Results 41-60 of 186 for speaker:Peter Callanan

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Mar 2006)

Peter Callanan: I am quite happy to support the call by Senator John Paul Phelan for a debate on agriculture and for the Minister to come to the House to discuss the issue of sugar beet. However, it is important that we understand what is happening.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Mar 2006)

Peter Callanan: We should know that the Council of Ministers has agreed that the reconstruction fund would not be paid this year. We should know, and I would expect somebody from the other side to know, that the Commission has yet to finalise the related document. Members on the other side should also know that Commissioner Boel has gone off to bloody New Zealand and left the document unfinished. Could I...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Mar 2006)

Peter Callanan: I also support Senator Ó Murchú's call for the State to acquire the original document of the national anthem. On behalf of the people, I reject Senator Norris's approach to it. It is he who is offensive and insulting to the people.

Seanad: Nitrates Directive: Motion. (1 Mar 2006)

Peter Callanan: I join with other speakers in welcoming the Minister, Deputy Roche, to the House. It is my first opportunity to take part in a debate here which he has attended. I am delighted to have such an opportunity. I congratulate him on the excellent work he is doing at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, which includes the nitrates directive. The Minister's...

Seanad: Nitrates Directive: Motion. (1 Mar 2006)

Peter Callanan: The nitrates directive has been in place since 1991. The purpose of the directive is to protect the water supply against pollution by agriculture. Sooner or later Ireland was obliged to implement the directive and comply with its provisions, and the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has done so. The regulations to give legal effect to Ireland's nitrates action...

Seanad: Nitrates Directive: Motion. (1 Mar 2006)

Peter Callanan: I congratulate Senator Bannon on his success at the selection convention but he should not let it over-awe him, and keep quiet. If I go to Johnstown Castle and get a soil analysis, and apply that according to Teagasc advice, giving the crop nutrient as required, there is nothing wrong with that in terms of science. We are told that Ireland is obliged to implement the nitrates directive and...

Seanad: Nitrates Directive: Motion. (1 Mar 2006)

Peter Callanan: The Minister cited a figure of €2.3 billion.

Seanad: Nitrates Directive: Motion. (1 Mar 2006)

Peter Callanan: Money was allotted in the budget for the benefit of farmers to implement the nitrates directive. I ask Fine Gael to withdraw the motion and support the amendment and the Minister, because this is teamwork, which Ireland needs.

Seanad: Nitrates Directive: Motion. (1 Mar 2006)

Peter Callanan: The Minister has our support.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

Peter Callanan: That is democracy.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Peter Callanan: Greencore has been referred to by a number of speakers. I support the call for a debate on the issue raised by Senator O'Toole. I have said before that it is both immoral and unjust that Greencore demands the €145 million that was allocated, less 10%. I see no reason to change my mind. The attitude of Greencore is such that it has its own agenda. I am of one mind with Senator O'Toole on...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Peter Callanan: I ask the Leader to provide time for a substantial debate after Christmas on alternative land use. It is appropriate to have such a debate at this time. There are conflicting statements issuing from people who should know better and this is upsetting to rural people and farmers in general. I compliment the Minister for Finance on the lead he has taken in the budget in which he has provided...

Seanad: WTO Negotiations: Statements. (7 Dec 2005)

Peter Callanan: It is merely a fact.

Seanad: WTO Negotiations: Statements. (7 Dec 2005)

Peter Callanan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: WTO Negotiations: Statements. (7 Dec 2005)

Peter Callanan: That is correct.

Seanad: WTO Negotiations: Statements. (7 Dec 2005)

Peter Callanan: Hear, hear. The Minister certainly did.

Seanad: WTO Negotiations: Statements. (7 Dec 2005)

Peter Callanan: Irish Sugar has been paying debts incurred in other businesses, many unsuccessful, and has asked the sugar beet growers to pick up the bill from the profits made in sugar processing. It happened again this year, when it dropped €47 million. It is unjust and immoral that Greencore could get its hands on €145 million, less the 10% referred to by the Minister. Farmers are entitled to 50% of...

Seanad: WTO Negotiations: Statements. (7 Dec 2005)

Peter Callanan: The World Trade Organisation has the potential to be beneficial and politicians, including the Minister, have a duty to ensure this potential is realised. I listened carefully to the Minister's extraordinarily strong contribution, which I appreciate and on which I compliment her. If she had not used such a tone, her position could have been misrepresented. Her address was exemplary in that it...

Seanad: WTO Negotiations: Statements. (7 Dec 2005)

Peter Callanan: A much better person will attend the talks.

Seanad: WTO Negotiations: Statements. (7 Dec 2005)

Peter Callanan: The framework agreement objective is to phase out food aid leading to commercial displacement. There is no reason this should not lead to a lowering of developed countries' commitment to adequate food aid levels. The European Union has already decided to move to a cash only system. While the merits of such a system are debatable, it has certain advantages. If the primary motivation of food...