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Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2011)

Ivor Callely: He then spoke about the excellent growth in exports and said that the country had a bright future. This morning, the Labour Party spokesperson in the other House commented on the health service. Her comments led me to believe she does not understand how the system works. She spoke about the Department and the HSE getting money for empty beds. She did not speak about service plans, the...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2011)

Ivor Callely: -----and lose my audience-----

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2011)

Ivor Callely: Her comments on national radio today might play to the public but it would certainly indicate to anyone with a bit of knowledge that she has no understanding of how the system works. I agree we are in turbulent times and that we need people in leadership roles at the head of every Department. I urge that no Department is left rudderless and that people are put in control who are...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2011)

Ivor Callely: I wish to raise the problem of obesity. There has been an expansion in the number of fitness clubs and an increase in the number of people taking exercise. I refer to television programmes such as "Operation Transformation" and also "Count Me In". I congratulate the programme-makers involved with "Count Me In". This is a very important issue. People need to be advised when eating in...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2011)

Ivor Callely: I ask the Leader to arrange a debate on health and food promotion and food labelling. This is a very important subject which needs a debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2011)

Ivor Callely: I certainly know what to take.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jan 2011)

Ivor Callely: We are all aware of the significant developments that have taken place in information technology. I ask the Leader to arrange a debate on information technology with a specific focus on the significant benefits that certain IT mechanisms can give the commuter. We have seen some of these benefits on Luas and DART services, with information provided that is very important. If a commuter has...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Ivor Callely: Will the Leader advise if any meetings or discussions have taken place in recent months on Seanad reform? I made a number of suggestions on improving the efficacy and productivity of structured Seanad debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Ivor Callely: Excuse me?

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Ivor Callely: I would welcome the Leader indicating what progress, if any, has been made on same. It would be helpful if a progress report could be circulated to all Members of the Seanad and I urge the Leader to do this in the course of the next couple of weeks if possible. Will the Leader also indicate when the finance Bill will be published and outline the Seanad schedule to accommodate same? Will the...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Ivor Callely: Yesterday I asked the Leader whether he could indicate to me what progress he had made with the other group leaders about structured debate on topical issues. One of those issues for debate is our exports. I congratulate all involved in this turbulent period for the tremendous improvement being made in the export industry. I have also called for a debate on food labelling. It is now even...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Ivor Callely: I join my colleagues, particularly Senator Leyden, in calling on the Leader to provide a progress report on Seanad reform. Furthermore, as this is our first day back for business in the first quarter of 2011, the Leader should outline the business of the House for the first quarter. We should know the structure for addressing that business now. In addition, as I have stated repeatedly over...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Ivor Callely: I have stated before and will say again that I look at the glass as being half full rather than half empty. Unlike the Leader of the Opposition, I have a positive attitude.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Ivor Callely: I have hope and confidence.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Ivor Callely: Does the Leader share the optimistic opinions of certain qualified authorities that Ireland is on the right course for economic recovery, with continued generous increases in our exports and gross national product and gross domestic product showing increases in the third quarter of 2010-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Ivor Callely: -----for the first time since 2007?

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Ivor Callely: Does the Leader agree that, as a member of the European Union, Ireland needs not only to co-ordinate its recovery within the Single Market on which I have sought a debate but also to acknowledge the importance of the US and Asian markets as the global recession warrants a global response to avoid protectionism? I hope we can discuss these matters when the Leader allows time for a debate on...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Ivor Callely: -----I wish everyone a happy, holy and peaceful Christmas.

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Stabilisation) Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2010)

Ivor Callely: In the light of what has been asked, I understand that when the special manager is appointed, he takes over the management of the relevant institution. Once appointed, the functions of the directors of that institution become somewhat restricted. Considering section 20, with some of the other sections, particularly sections 22, 23 and 24, I understand the special manager will determine the...

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Stabilisation) Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2010)

Ivor Callely: I gather that is done with the consent of the Minister.