Results 201-220 of 2,099 for speaker:Ivor Callely

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2010)

Ivor Callely: Like my colleagues, I warmly welcome the developments over the past 24 hours on the publication of the Saville report on Bloody Sunday. As most have said, at last we now seem to have the truth and acknowledgement of actual events by the most senior officials. Like others, I can remember those events. I was at that stage a young person who could be easily influenced, I suppose, by what I...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2010)

Ivor Callely: I conclude by supporting my colleague, Senator O'Donovan, on the Dog Breeding Establishments Bill and the points he raised about amendments.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2010)

Ivor Callely: I support the views expressed by Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White and Hanafin. In particular I ask for a special debate on maternity hospitals and matters relating thereto, as regards scans and DNCs. I emphasise "special debate", in line with what Senator Fitzgerald has asked for, as soon as possible. Equally, I ask for time for the consideration of the Saville report on Bloody...

Seanad: Personal Statement by Member (2 Jun 2010)

Ivor Callely: I thank you, a Chathaoirligh, for giving me the opportunity to make this statement to the House. I am conscious of the comments of my colleagues on the media presentation of my expenses and I very much regret any distraction for this House and its Members. I am equally conscious of my family, wider circle of friends and loyal supporters. I recognise the difficulties this matter has caused...

Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (2 Jun 2010)

Ivor Callely: I welcome my good friend and colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Billy Kelleher, to the House. I also welcome the opportunity to participate in the debate on the Competition (Amendment) Bill 2010 and very much appreciate the Minister of State's openness in the latter part of his contribution in which he indicated to the House what is coming. I support much of what the previous speaker...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 May 2010)

Ivor Callely: I lend my support to the comments of the previous speakers, Senator Alex White in particular. I challenge the Leader on a response he gave me last week in respect of my call for a debate on older people. He is my good friend, but I challenge him on the basis that he indicated we would have a debate on carers. That matter merits a debate on its own. In his response, the Leader did not give...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2010)

Ivor Callely: There are a number of groups in society for which I have a healthy respect and regard, especially carers, that great army of people who do tremendous work in our communities 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. I am aware the Leader has agreed to have a debate on the issue. Will he indicate when it will take place? If not, will he at least indicate the week in which he might be able to...

Seanad: Construction Contracts Bill 2010: Second Stage (19 May 2010)

Ivor Callely: I wish to share time with Senators Jim Walsh and Maria Corrigan, with the permission of the House. First, I congratulate my good friend, Senator Feargal Quinn, on the presentation of his Bill and his explanatory memorandum, for a job well done. I welcome the Construction Industry Federation representatives and other interested parties in the Gallery, including the former Minister of State,...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2010)

Ivor Callely: Many people, including young children, go missing in Ireland and across the European Union. We are all conscious of the level of human trafficking and associated abuses. I draw the Leader's attention to the fact that, in 2007, the European Commission reserved the number 116000 as an EU hotline number for missing children. Can the Leader advise on the progress, if any, that has been made by...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 May 2010)

Ivor Callely: I support the call for a debate on job creation at a suitable time. I congratulate the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, on his speedy response to today's announcement by Pfizer of 270 job losses at its Kildare plant over the next 18 months and a further 500 jobs at risk at its Cork plant. We should not lose sight of the fact that Pfizer continues to employ...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 May 2010)

Ivor Callely: Yes, I will.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 May 2010)

Ivor Callely: I have listened with interest to the comments of colleagues on front-line services, an issue I have raised time and again with the Leader. I call for a debate on the service provider, namely, the HSE. All political groups in the Houses signed up to the setting up of the HSE. I have expressed my reservations clearly. The Department of Health and Children allocates the budget and the HSE...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 May 2010)

Ivor Callely: How many Members are left to speak?

Seanad: Order of Business (11 May 2010)

Ivor Callely: Will the Cathaoirleach state how many Members indicated——

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 May 2010)

Ivor Callely: It is with interest that I have listened to the last speaker, and I support some of his comments as regards abuses in human trafficking. On the other hand, I very much support the work of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Garda National Immigration Bureau on what they have done where there were blatant abuses in relation to people coming to Ireland to seek asylum. I...

Seanad: Ministerial Pensions: Motion (5 May 2010)

Ivor Callely: A large proportion of the general public supports the glib lines of the motion before the House. The payment of ministerial pensions to serving Members of either House of the Oireachtas has attracted the interest of many people. It is generally viewed as unfair that Members who receive salaries should receive ministerial pensions at the same time. It is perceived to be unsatisfactory....

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2010)

Ivor Callely: I listened with interest to the comments on the eurozone. I empathise with the anxiety and fear outlined by Senator Ross, in particular. Certain debts are written off on occasion. There is a need for a special focus on the eurozone and to look at the viability of write-downs, write-offs or whatever may be necessary in that regard. It has happened in many other countries and perhaps it...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2010)

Ivor Callely: I welcome the new supports for survivors of thalidomide that will meet the needs of the Irish survivors into the future through increased financial assistance and additional supports. I congratulate those who have been supportive of the two groups which made submissions. There is an issue arising from what we have agreed to put in place, although I welcome the initiative. I know there are...

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

Ivor Callely: I welcome the motion, with the proviso that there is "a lot done, more to do". I am optimistic that my proviso will be greeted positively by my colleagues in the Government and in the Department of Transport. There exists today a favourable climate in this respect, because statements emanating from Government sources indicate it is favourably dispose to develop its smarter travel...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2010)

Ivor Callely: I support the calls for a debate on the celebrations of the events of 1916. I draw to the attention of the House that the centenary in 2016 clashes with proposals for the construction of one of the country's biggest transport infrastructure initiatives at the event's location. For this reason, it is all the more important that we make a joint effort to ensure we have planned well for what...