Results 221-240 of 2,099 for speaker:Ivor Callely
- Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2010)
Ivor Callely: This is why I am somewhat concerned about the number of years it will take and where we are today. Will the Leader accommodate a debate on the food supply chain? Irish producers and processors are, as we know, internationally renowned for the high quality of their produce. The gross output of the agrifood business is worth in excess of â¬25 billion. With the required supports, it will...
- Seanad: Banking: Statements. (27 Apr 2010)
Ivor Callely: The financial and economic challenges have brought us all to a new level of deep concern and crisis. The current banking crisis is different in nature from anything we have ever experienced before in this country. It has enormous consequences and it is far-reaching and total. It is felt everywhere and it fuses through every sector of our community. The public is anxious. It knows it is...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Apr 2010)
Ivor Callely: He is easily intimidated.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Apr 2010)
Ivor Callely: I stand to support my colleague Senator Walsh and ask the Leader to look, with a fresh pair of eyes, as to how this House might be able to have a fundamental role with regard to some of the quangos and regulatory bodies we have in place, including the tribunals of inquiry. It must be acknowledged there have been some welcome changes, particularly with the Financial Regulator and the Governor...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2010)
Ivor Callely: In the past I asked the Leader on the Order of Business if there was a mechanism that could be agreed by the party leaders and introduced in the House, whereby we could have a structured debate on matters of importance, whether it be the economy, finance issues or any of the other relevant matters raised. I am frustrated at the level of progress made. Week in, week out we hear Senators...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2010)
Ivor Callely: I listened with interest to the comments on the banking issue. The banking and financial issue is far bigger and broader than the remuneration package of the chief executive officer of Bank of Ireland. I support the view that there should be a debate on banking and finance, and that the debate should be meaningful and take place when the Minister for Finance is able to attend. There are...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2010)
Ivor Callely: I listened with interest to the comments of Senators on Anglo Irish Bank, in particular those of my good friend and colleague, Senator Alex White. It is great to be able to pose retrospective questions as we know now where we are. I am curious to know whether the approach advocated by Senator White is Labour Party policy. Is he saying the State has the right to investigate and invade an...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2010)
Ivor Callely: We know it has since been nationalised by the State.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2010)
Ivor Callely: It would be welcome if the Senator could clarify whether the Labour Party has such policies on private industry.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2010)
Ivor Callely: I do not know whether such policies are socialist, communist or otherwise.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2010)
Ivor Callely: I am aware that the Minister for Finance and the Taoiseach have said they are appalled by what they have found. They have made it clear that the regulatory system which was in place failed.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2010)
Ivor Callely: I would like to ask the Leader about the rescue package. I welcome that AIB and Bank of Ireland have earmarked â¬3 billion for small and medium sized enterprises. I want to lay down a marker to the Leader in this regard. I ask him to respond to me when he finds out what mechanism is in place to ensure the â¬3 billion is not used for what one might consider soft lending. I want to ensure...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Mar 2010)
Ivor Callely: It is with interest that I hear my colleagues talk about events in the financial and banking sector. I look forward to the debate in the House today, in which I hope to be able to participate. The rescue package announced yesterday by the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, proves that we are facing up to the current difficulties in the banking sector, have acknowledged the large...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2010)
Ivor Callely: I very much welcome the progress made on the issue of public service reform and congratulate all those involved in the Croke Park talks. I hope the level of support required to close this chapter and move on can be delivered. The â¬20 billion rescue package for the banking system is deemed necessary. I look forward to the announcement on the issue which the Minister for Finance, Deputy...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2010)
Ivor Callely: The attitude of certain banking officials towards customers in choosing to increase interest rates and squeeze their customers is a bridge too far. Many families are on the edge and need consideration, compassion and support. A debate is required on the impact of the actions of financial institutions on individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises. We must support individuals and...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Mar 2010)
Ivor Callely: I support the calls to address the difficulties that pertain in the public service. It is important we make the point that the constitutional right to travel must be honoured. Whatever action is necessary to address the difficulties in the Passport Office, they must be addressed. That may require difficult political decisions and I would like to think the House would support such a...
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Committee Stage. (25 Mar 2010)
Ivor Callely: Like the Minister earlier, I am not sure if I am on the right section. Unlike Senator Doherty, however, I would tend to support Senator Twomey. I would look at the success or otherwise of primary care centres. The Department of Health and Children had a target for a number of these centres to be strategically placed to take pressure off other service providers, particularly accident and...
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Committee Stage. (25 Mar 2010)
Ivor Callely: I am speaking on the section.
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Committee Stage. (25 Mar 2010)
Ivor Callely: Yes.
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Committee Stage. (25 Mar 2010)
Ivor Callely: On recommendation No. 9.