Results 81-100 of 186 for speaker:Peter Callanan

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Peter Callanan: I support Senator Glynn's call for a debate on male cancers and men's health generally. Senator Glynn has raised these matters in the House on many occasions. I note that lady Senators refer to the effect of certain cancers on females, but we seem to be shy and slow in taking up the question of male cancers. I am sorry to say that I have been there myself, so perhaps it is something we need...

Seanad: Animal Diseases: Statements. (20 Oct 2005)

Peter Callanan: Last week, when the Taoiseach came into the Chamber, we all welcomed him. During his contribution on European matters, he dealt extensively with globalisation, CAP, the protection of farming interests, both here and in Europe, which we should welcome. He stated: Over the past weeks I have set out a clear and cogent argument in defence of the CAP. Simplistic and negative statements about the...

Seanad: Animal Diseases: Statements. (20 Oct 2005)

Peter Callanan: No, he did not. Mr. Mandelson is spinning. If the Senator wishes to spin this issue, he can go ahead.

Seanad: Animal Diseases: Statements. (20 Oct 2005)

Peter Callanan: I outlined what can be done to streamline and develop the beef industry. We ought to do that, otherwise we will not have a marketplace or a market share. We can talk as much as we like but we have approximately ten years to streamline the industry. I appeal for that to be done. An all-Ireland approach to control of diseases on the island is needed. The Administrations, North and South, were...

Seanad: Animal Diseases: Statements. (20 Oct 2005)

Peter Callanan: In welcoming the Minister of State to the House, I want to express my pleasure at seeing Senator Feeney in the Chair. It is my first time seeing her there and I wish her well. I congratulate the Minister, Ministers of State and the Department of Agriculture and Food on a very successful 12 months management of agricultural and related matters. I congratulate the Minister of State on the role...

Seanad: Animal Diseases: Statements. (20 Oct 2005)

Peter Callanan: I appreciate the support of the Acting Chairman. I will need it because the interruptions are coming very soon, which I did not expect. Approximately 75% of the region in Brazil which produces beef is now prohibited from exporting to Europe. While I will not labour that point, I want to deal with controls in Brazil published by the food and veterinary office. I cannot be sure, for example,...

Seanad: Animal Diseases: Statements. (20 Oct 2005)

Peter Callanan: I want to continue without interruption.

Seanad: Animal Diseases: Statements. (20 Oct 2005)

Peter Callanan: Senator Coonan is wasting my time.

Seanad: Animal Diseases: Statements. (20 Oct 2005)

Peter Callanan: I do not have a script.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (5 Oct 2005)

Peter Callanan: It is with a measure of sadness that I join in the many tributes paid to the memory of the late Liam Burke and extend my sympathy to his wife, daughters and family. His virtues have been well extolled today but the word "humility" has not been used. Like all Cork people, Liam was a humble person. He was also joyous and personable, a people person. While he served the Fine Gael Party well, he...

Seanad: Sugar Beet Industry. (1 Jul 2005)

Peter Callanan: I thank Senator Bradford for agreeing to share time. I do not want to add much. Yesterday I asked for a postponement of this debate. I am glad that everyone agreed, since we must have a substantial debate in the fall of this year when the Houses return. I do not think there will have been a decision. We are aware of where the Government and the Minister stand, and we support that stance. In...

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (1 Jul 2005)

Peter Callanan: It seems this is the last time we will be here to discuss the Veterinary Practice Bill. I welcome the Minister back from Russia. We were afraid the Russians would keep her there because of the excellence of her work. I echo my colleagues' comments. The Veterinary Council, Veterinary Ireland, practising veterinarians and their associations, had concerns about this Bill. On its initial Stages...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2005)

Peter Callanan: In deference to the Cathaoirleach, I will be as brief as possible in raising two matters. Perhaps the House will join me in commending the Minister for Agriculture and Food, Deputy Coughlan, on her endeavours in promoting beef and other food in Russia over the past few days. We hope for a very successful outcome, bearing in mind that Russia is our biggest market outside the EU. I am somewhat...

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2005)

Peter Callanan: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2005)

Peter Callanan: I support the Leader of the Opposition's comments concerning the current state of the sheep industry and what is happening at the factories. It is only fair to point out that lamb imports are what really create the problems. I support Senator Brian Hayes's remarks about the Competition Authority because there is no doubt that a cartel of factories has been operating in this country for many...

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2005)

Peter Callanan: I will finish on this note. The nitrates directive was announced in 1990 and no Government took it up. It is a matter for the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the Minister, Deputy Roche, has the confidence to do the best job possible regarding the directive.

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (20 Apr 2005)

Peter Callanan: On balance I support amendment No. 43, as I did on the last occasion. I ask the Minister to give it favourable consideration. To enter such premises would be an intrusion without the warrant being properly structured.

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (20 Apr 2005)

Peter Callanan: I join with my colleagues in the expression of appreciation to the Minister and to the officials. It is fair to say that at 12 or 14 years, this is the longest gestation of any Bill ever known. At long last, we have a substantial and competent Bill. In my communications with interested bodies such as the Veterinary Council, Veterinary Ireland and the Irish Veterinary Association, I am aware...

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (20 Apr 2005)

Peter Callanan: The point is well made by Senator Coonan, but this is also provided for in the Bill. The final two paragraphs on page 15 clearly mean that someone availing of the service is a farmer. Equally, I would share the concern of Senator Coonan about the definition of animal welfare and the appointment of an individual from that community. It can be stated clearly, without fear of contradiction, that...

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (20 Apr 2005)

Peter Callanan: The vets.