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

Ivor Callely: Is the Minister sure about that?

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

Ivor Callely: It is my understanding that sections 23 and 24 provides that the special manager may act with the consent of the Minister. I am sure the officials can clarify this point. The Minister can confirm this before we conclude. My understanding is that it must be done with the consent of the Minister.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)

Ivor Callely: I ask the Leader to arrange a debate on cancer services, focusing on prostate cancer which affects thousands of men. It is the most diagnosed cancer in men and the statistics are worrying. One man in six will be diagnosed with prostate cancer and the cancer is responsible for more deaths in men than any other cancer. There is no standard screening in place and the current blood test for...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2010)

Ivor Callely: I note with interest the concerns expressed by my colleagues regarding procedures, fair or otherwise, especially for those who provide or receive services such as bank officials and the elderly. I asked the Leader previously to review our structures to accommodate topical debate in our weekly schedule. I do not know what progress has been made with the other group leaders in that regard but...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)

Ivor Callely: As a member state of the United Nations, Ireland is due to have its domestic human rights record reviewed for the first time next year under the universal periodic review, UPR, mechanism. This is a very important review. I ask the Leader to have a debate on the UPR mechanism to assist in commencing the national debate, the consultation process and the production of the national report that...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)

Ivor Callely: That is incorrect.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)

Ivor Callely: The Senator should withdraw that remark.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)

Ivor Callely: Do not mention Brigid McCole.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2010)

Ivor Callely: Listening to Senator Buttimer, one would think the political leadership of the country equates to the political leadership of the globe. He should take cognisance of what is happening around the world in places such as Greece, Spain, Portugal and Italy. We are in the season of play. If the Senator had his way, he would be one of those in the mob shouting, "Crucify him, crucify him." We...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2010)

Ivor Callely: I believe in looking at the glass half full and always try to have a positive attitude and ensure the best solution is found to every problem. Previous speakers have knocked bankers, but I very much welcome Citibank's announcement that it will create 250 new jobs which will not be as cash tellers in branches. Citibank is leading the way in the field of service innovation and the jobs...

Seanad: Budget Statement 2011: Statements (8 Dec 2010)

Ivor Callely: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh. We should consider the implications of budget 2011 in the context of what the Government has done in recent months to sort out the country's problems. It has set out its stall by directing and restructuring policies and services to boost confidence. For the first time in the country's history, the budget was approached on the basis that it...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2010)

Ivor Callely: I seek a debate on the justice system, especially in light of yesterday's coroner's hearing regarding the assault on Noel and Marie Keegan in Longford following which, sadly, Noel Keegan died minutes afterwards. The perpetrator, who had a record of assault, should have been in prison on the night of the attack but owing to a number of failures and blunders by the State, he was free to commit...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2010)

Ivor Callely: Hear hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2010)

Ivor Callely: I support my colleague, Senator Ormonde, in what she just said. In every walk of life and at every level in our community the human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it. That is the attitude we all need to have. I have seen it at different levels in various communities. With a can-do positive attitude and the human spirit we can address and face anything that may cross...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2010)

Ivor Callely: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)

Ivor Callely: I indicated a long time ago.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)

Ivor Callely: The Cathaoirleach nodded at me to indicate he had my name.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)

Ivor Callely: I thank the Cathaoirleach very much. I am happy to have the opportunity to be called. What progress, if any, has been made in regard to my suggestion to the Leader to discuss and reach agreement with other group leaders to improve the Order of Business and set aside time in our weekly schedule for important and topical debate? Very often Members call for a Minister to come to the House to...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)

Ivor Callely: I am just saying there might be room for improvement. I join other colleagues, including Senator Ó Murchú, who indicated-----

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)

Ivor Callely: I fully accept that.