Results 301-320 of 2,099 for speaker:Ivor Callely

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2010)

Ivor Callely: We should focus on this issue and work with the financial institutions. We should let the financial institutions know that the market has changed and what was entered into some time ago does not apply today. They need to play ball with the new market. They cannot hold a rigid financial position. I ask the Leader to check out the following issues for me. I understand there is a difficulty...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2010)

Ivor Callely: Aside from paramedics and medics, civil servants are also required. I have no doubt people in the Irish Civil Service would help if we had a co-ordinated response. I ask the Leader to raise this matter with the Minister for Finance.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Ivor Callely: I join other contributors in wishing those involved in the Northern talks well. Given that we have dealt with so many matters already, there is an understandable expectation that the two disputed issues can be resolved. I was impressed by the body language I saw on television late last night. I ask the Leader to arrange structured debates on matters relating to the economy. We know where...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2010)

Ivor Callely: I join others in sending good wishes to all the parties involved in the Northern talks. We have witnessed the resolution of many critical and sensitive issues during the past ten years or so. There are now problems regarding two areas, that of the devolution of police powers and that of the parades commission. I differ somewhat with what has been said by others in that I very much support...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2010)

Ivor Callely: When I last raised this issue, I indicated that medical card staff were idle. I ask that an immediate resolution be found because thousands of people are affected. Before I conclude, may I say-----

Seanad: Employment and Competitiveness: Statements (21 Jan 2010)

Ivor Callely: I welcome my friend and colleague, the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Coughlan, and congratulate her on the overview she has given us in terms of her endeavours in regard to what lies ahead for the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment under her stewardship. I wish her well in achieving same. While I usually have the highest regard for the...

Seanad: Employment and Competitiveness: Statements (21 Jan 2010)

Ivor Callely: As I have run out of time, I will be happy to write to the Tánaiste on the matter. We should be able to encourage those concerned to participate in the community and help them to learn and train through voluntary activity while they are unemployed.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2010)

Ivor Callely: On this our first sitting day in 2010, I wish everyone well and I look forward to working with all Senators in making good progress with our endeavours. I join previous speakers in congratulating Senator Mooney, his wife Sheila, his family and his friends on his re-election to the House. I wish the Senator well. I also wish to offer my condolences to Senator Regan on the death of his...

Seanad: Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (18 Dec 2009)

Ivor Callely: I welcome my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Billy Kelleher, and his departmental officials to the House. Like other speakers, I congratulate the Minister of State for these amendments. The mechanism being proposed will allow collective investment funds and will put in place the appropriate mechanism to accommodate business opportunities. This is the type of work people want to...

Seanad: Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (18 Dec 2009)

Ivor Callely: I take this opportunity to thank the Minister of State, Deputy Kelleher, and his officials who have been more than helpful to us during the debate on the passage of this and other Bills initiated in his Department during the year. I join my colleagues in wishing the Minister of State, his Department officials and everybody a very happy, holy and peaceful Christmas. I did not have an...

Seanad: Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill Amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (18 Dec 2009)

Ivor Callely: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (18 Dec 2009)

Ivor Callely: It is with interest that I note the Senator's amendment and comments. His reference to cuts and more cuts perhaps demonstrates his vision. If that is how he would go about his business, it may be that that is the only avenue he believes is available to him. A quite simple point that could be made in return is that we should perhaps consider how we do our business and whether we can achieve...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2009)

Ivor Callely: Senator Quinn provided the quote: "Whether you believe you can or whether you believe you can't, you're right". I believe that came from the Oval Office. Doom and gloom is a bit like a rocking chair. It keeps one going but gets one nowhere. We have to fight for success and the future is one of opportunity. Senator Quinn is right to say we have to go about that opportunity with a...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2009)

Ivor Callely: It is highly amusing.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2009)

Ivor Callely: It reads: "Please contact us-----

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Ivor Callely: I welcome my colleague, the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Martin Mansergh, back to the Chamber. I note the Minister of State has spent much time in the Chamber over the past few days, weeks and months, as well as the Lower House. I understand the Minister of State has additional work because our good friend and colleague, the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian...

Seanad: Budget 2010: Motion (16 Dec 2009)

Ivor Callely: We all agree that we go into the budget with an unsustainable gap between our income and expenditure. We needed strong and decisive leadership to address that and this budget shows Ireland is capable of addressing its problems head on. The budget represents a comprehensive approach to addressing the problems the country faces. We have won the support of the general public but, equally, we...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Ivor Callely: Like others, I welcome the courageous, brave and correct Government decisions taken yesterday in the budget for 2010. I look forward to-----

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Ivor Callely: I look forward to the necessary correction and recovery in the months and years ahead. I wish to refer to Senator Mullen's comments on health. According to the Department of Health and Children's publication entitled Health in Ireland: Key Trends 2009", population growth and population ageing will have clear implications for service planning. Would it be possible to arrange a debate on this...

Seanad: Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Dec 2009)

Ivor Callely: I welcome the former Senator Michael Dawson, who I see is in the Visitors Gallery, back to the House. I commend Senators Ryan and Hannigan on the introduction of this Bill. I understand it seeks to prohibit the commercial practice of selling, or offering for sale, gift vouchers with a period of less than five years from the date of sale for the purpose of the Consumer Protection Act 2007....