Results 41-60 of 194 for speaker:Don Lydon

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2004)

Don Lydon: Definitely not.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2004)

Don Lydon: I welcome the Minister to the House. While Senator Kett said the Minister is appearing here often, he meant it as a compliment not a complaint. I welcome the Bill, in which two main objectives are addressed. The first objective concerns the management of the Garda Síochána and the second concerns the issue of complaints and the restoration of public confidence, which has not been lost as...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2004)

Don Lydon: I remind the Leader of the request from Senator Tuffy for a debate on pornography. Perhaps she could make time available for such a debate. I also wish to express my revulsion at the events in Madrid. Members of the European Parliament stood for a minute's silence this morning. I know that the rules of the House are strict but, given the horrendous nature of this act, perhaps we could do the same.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Mar 2004)

Don Lydon: Hear, hear.

Seanad: European Council: Statements. (6 Apr 2004)

Don Lydon: On the European Council, the first item that arises is the terrorist attacks in Madrid. As Members of this House we all express our deepest sympathies to the Spanish people and it was important, therefore, that the first Council meeting was devoted to the issue of combating terrorism. Justice Ministers were convened especially to consider a declaration on combating terrorism and the Foreign...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Apr 2004)

Don Lydon: Enough have closed.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (8 Apr 2004)

Don Lydon: Under section 12, can the review board recommend the discharge of a patient if it believes he or she is no longer liable to carry out a certain action? I have personal experience of the problems that can result from such a situation. The review board is often asked whether the person in question is likely to re-offend. One cannot give a definitive answer to that. Anyone in this Chamber could...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2004)

Don Lydon: No.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2004)

Don Lydon: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2004)

Don Lydon: Ireland is one of the few countries in Europe in which this happens.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2004)

Don Lydon: That is very unparliamentary language.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 May 2004)

Don Lydon: I commend the Army on the superb display it put on at the ceremony at Áras an Uachtaráin and also at Arbour Hill. I also commend the gardaí who, on a very hot weekend, behaved coolly for the most part. Anyone who was at Arbour Hill this morning could not but have noticed the flower display, for which the gardeners deserve credit. I ask the Leader for a debate on Iraq in view of the...

Seanad: Family Law: Motion. (5 May 2004)

Don Lydon: I wish to share my time with Senator White.

Seanad: Family Law: Motion. (5 May 2004)

Don Lydon: This important debate is being conducted in a calm and rational manner. I like the idea of moving forward with consensus, if that can be achieved. This is the beginning of a debate that will carry on for some time. The subject needs much discussion because of the many issues at stake. I am not sure I can agree with Senator Mansergh that sexuality should be removed from the equation. Surely,...

Seanad: Family Law: Motion. (5 May 2004)

Don Lydon: I know what the Minister said, but that does not mean I agree with him. The Minister can be wrong also.

Seanad: Family Law: Motion. (5 May 2004)

Don Lydon: He is a Progressive Democrat.

Seanad: Family Law: Motion. (5 May 2004)

Don Lydon: This debate is useful but there is a long way to go. My main reason for speaking on this issue is to second the amendment. It covers most of what we would like to see achieved in the area and it calls on the relevant members of the Government to keep the law on these matters under review and bring forward legislative proposals as appropriate. When Senator Norris brings forward his Bill, we...

Seanad: Family Law: Motion. (5 May 2004)

Don Lydon: Is that not a different motion? Was there not an original motion and an amendment to be taken first? If that is another motion, it is a different debate.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 May 2004)

Don Lydon: Once again I ask for a debate on Iraq, particularly in the area of American policy. I support what Senators Norris, Minihan and Mooney said. When one hears a man such as Senator Minihan, who has served in our Defence Forces with distinction, make such comments one must listen. Ireland is a friend of the USA, but a friend can hear the truth from another friend. We need to make clear how...

Seanad: Development Co-operation Objectives of Irish Presidency: Statements. (12 May 2004)

Don Lydon: I welcome the Minister of State to the House again. One of the triumphs of the Government has been the appointment of two Ministers of State who seem to enjoy their briefs and know something about them, namely, the Minister of State, Deputy Tom Kitt, and the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Roche. I compliment the Minister of State on his dedication to and...