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Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2009)

Ivor Callely: We all know we are entering a difficult couple of weeks with some tough decisions to be made in the national interest. I welcome the comments and commitment of the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Mary Hanafin, to ensure appropriate supports will be in place for the vulnerable and less well-off in our society. Will the Leader obtain from the Minister's office the position and...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Nov 2009)

Ivor Callely: Having listened to Senators comment on the national day of protest, I urge people to consider how well social partnership has worked over the past decade or thereabouts. I encourage all those involved to use the social partnership model, which has passed the acid test, and call on them to participate in talks and negotiations and do everything in their power to achieve an outcome much more...

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Nov 2009)

Ivor Callely: I thank the Minister of State and his officials for their assistance in the passage of this Bill. I did not make a contribution when Senator John Paul Phelan tabled his amendment. I will take this opportunity to bring to the attention of the Minister of State that I received a submission from IBEC today. One of the issues brought to my attention in the submission was the difference in pay...

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Nov 2009)

Ivor Callely: Senator Ryan could then go on the record of the House if he so wished.

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Nov 2009)

Ivor Callely: In light of what Senator Ryan has said it is important to acknowledge the position put this morning by the Leader was agreed by the House unanimously and there was no division on it. It was agreed by the House, including by the Labour Party.

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Nov 2009)

Ivor Callely: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Business Plan: Statements (29 Oct 2009)

Ivor Callely: I welcome the opportunity to participate in the statements on NAMA. I declare that any financial interests of mine are shown in my annual declaration of interests statement. Since the last quarter of 2007 the Government has been telling us how serious the financial situation is. I have great admiration, respect and appreciation for my colleagues, the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Oct 2009)

Ivor Callely: This morning the Minister for Health and Children welcomed the first bi-annual report of the HSE corporate plan 2008-11. She said such a report was helpful because it indicated performance trends in the health sector. The Minister also said it provided another example of the benefit of having health boards together in one national organisation. As I have said publicly in past discussions...

Seanad: Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2009: Second Stage. (28 Oct 2009)

Ivor Callely: I compliment the Senators on drafting and tabling this Bill. I noted with interest that the mover of the motion put much emphasis on opinions put forth on these issues some time ago by our colleague, Senator Boyle. I have no doubt I could find evidence from the past that Senator Ross has changed his mind on certain issues with the passage of time. The same is probably true of Senator...

Seanad: Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2009: Second Stage. (28 Oct 2009)

Ivor Callely: I hope contributors will take a constructive approach. It is important to note that the current arrangement for appointments to public bodies follows the practice of successive Governments and has generally worked well in the past. It should equally be recognised that many well-qualified people of great intellect, possessing unique skills and with no political affiliation have served this...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (22 Oct 2009)

Ivor Callely: I join colleagues in saluting and paying tribute to the late Tony Kett. He was a constituent of mine, as Noreen and their family have been for a number of years. Tony and I were elected together to Dublin City Council back in 1988. It is only when one starts totting up the years that one realises how fast they pass by. We both worked on Dublin City Council and enjoyed ourselves there. We...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Ivor Callely: I join others in welcoming the release of my local Clontarf girl, Sharon Commins, and her Ugandan colleague. I salute Sharon and Hilda in getting through their ordeal. Equally, and most important, I congratulate the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Sudanese authorities and others involved on successfully achieving their target of the safe release of the two girls. It was known from early...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Ivor Callely: What progress have the leaders made on that issue? We should be discussing these issues.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Ivor Callely: Before concluding, may I ask the Leader to try to obtain information on one issue?

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Ivor Callely: It has been brought to my attention that a large number of people in the care of our health institutions, including hospitals and care centres, are experiencing serious falls.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Ivor Callely: Can I get any factual information on that?

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Ivor Callely: I welcome the opportunity to participate in the debate on the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2009. I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary, on his work on the Bill and also on his appointment to the office he now holds. I wish him continued success in everything he does. The main purpose of the Bill is to strengthen the existing system relating to the making of...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Ivor Callely: I support my colleagues who have referred to the Lisbon treaty. We look forward to the outcome on 2 October. I indicate my solidarity with older people in our communities and convey our condolences to the Barry family in Waterford and other families who have experienced bereavement or loss. I call on the Leader of the House to seek a review of supports and services available to older people...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Ivor Callely: -----alarms for the elderly and various communication systems. However, due to the current financial difficulties, some of these services are being curtailed. It is, therefore, necessary for the Department of Health and Children, the HSE, the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs and the Department of Justice,...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2009)

Ivor Callely: I am somewhat confused about the manner in which we carry out our business in this House, in particular, the proposal from the leader of the Opposition to have the House sit next week. Yesterday when I was in this House-----