Results 121-140 of 194 for speaker:Don Lydon

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Feb 2006)

Don Lydon: Certainly not.

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2006)

Don Lydon: I welcome this necessary Bill. Fishing is an important part of the economy but for many years it has not received the same attention from Government that was afforded to other sectors. This harks back to the time of the negotiations with Europe when our catches were calculated on the basis of historical catch. We seem never to have seen the light of day since. Much discussion has centred on...

Seanad: Use of Irish Airports: Motion. (8 Mar 2006)

Don Lydon: On 21 November 2005, the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Mr. Terry Davis, wrote to the governments of all of the member states of the Council of Europe. Exercising his powers under Article 52 of the European Convention on Human Rights, the Secretary General sought from each state an explanation of "the manner in which its internal law ensures the effective implementation" of...

Seanad: Diplomatic Relations and Immunities (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Don Lydon: This is a short but important Bill. The origin of the important concept of diplomatic immunity can probably be traced back thousands of years to a time when a king sent an emissary to another king informing him that if he did not stop fighting, he would trample over his territory. The second king then sent an emissary to the first king rejecting his demand. If one of the emissaries had been...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Mar 2006)

Don Lydon: I also support the calls for a debate on ageism. I am sure we recall that when former US President Ronald Reagan was at the age mentioned by another Senator, namely 72, he went to the country and received the largest youth vote ever. I am sure all Senators read De Senectute in their schooldays and know the value of the wisdom which comes with old age, particularly for Senators.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)

Don Lydon: I seek a debate following on from what Senator O'Toole said about the effects of drink on driving. I understand that in Switzerland if one is caught drunk while driving, one loses one's licence for life. It does not mean that people do not drink or drive there, it just means they do not do the two together. Drunk driving causes a third of all accidents while drunkenness causes most of the...

Seanad: European Council: Statements. (5 Apr 2006)

Don Lydon: The Council adopted comprehensive conclusions on a new energy policy for Europe. The Taoiseach stated that the president of the European Central Bank, Mr. Jean-Claude Trichet, had pointed out that differing economic and social models are capable of achieving similar results. The Council's conclusions on energy policy focused on three main objectives, namely, security of supply, ensuring...

Seanad: Middle East Peace Process: Statements. (26 Apr 2006)

Don Lydon: I wish to share time with Senators Ó Murchú and Mansergh.

Seanad: Middle East Peace Process: Statements. (26 Apr 2006)

Don Lydon: The EU has been a consistent supporter of the Palestinian people internationally. Ireland has played its part in ensuring that this is the policy. As such, it saddens me to see the removal of funding to the Palestinian Government and I cannot understand why this has been done. As previously stated, this will not help, as people will not have the money they need to govern their country. The...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 May 2006)

Don Lydon: That is not enough. He should wear a red shirt.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 May 2006)

Don Lydon: Following the Cathaoirleach's injunction, I will not mention Munster but I hope New York makes it to the Ulster final in Belfast.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 May 2006)

Don Lydon: Would the Leader consider making time available to discuss No. 14 on the Order Paper, the Genealogy and Heraldry Bill 2006 put forward by Senator Ryan? Although the subject matter is not of interest to many people, the Bill is both timely and necessary and I would welcome a debate on it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 May 2006)

Don Lydon: I support the call by Senators Ó Murchú and Jim Walsh for an independent inquiry into the brutal murder of Pat Finucane. I know that an inquiry of this type may expose the duplicity of the British Government in its dealings with Irish people, but then what is new?

Seanad: Public Hospital Land: Motion. (31 May 2006)

Don Lydon: Mr. Charles Haughey said once that the job of the Opposition is to oppose. I understand that the Opposition has to submit various motions on various topics. I would like to examine this motion in a little detail. While some of it is good, I want to make clear that some of it is not so good. This debate was started by the Tánaiste's announcement in July of last year of an initiative that will...

Seanad: European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (14 Jun 2006)

Don Lydon: When the Minister of State began his contribution he referred to the late Mr. Haughey, God rest his soul, who was a staunch advocate of Ireland's participation in the European project. He was a prince among men when it came to the European project. Mr. Haughey was sometimes referred to as Machiavellian. If Mr. Haughey was a prince, he was not a Machiavellian prince, but was almost certainly a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2006)

Don Lydon: Some time ago we had a debate in this House on stem cell research. Will the Leader provide time to revisit this subject? I ask this in light of the fact that Members of the European Parliament are today being asked to sanction experimentation on and destruction of human embryos. I remind the House that human embryos are not potential human beings but human beings with potential. If we go...

Seanad: European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jun 2006)

Don Lydon: I thought I had seven minutes remaining.

Seanad: European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jun 2006)

Don Lydon: I thought each speaker had 15 minutes and I only spoke for four or five minutes the last day. I ask the Cathaoirleach to check again.

Seanad: European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jun 2006)

Don Lydon: I spoke last week about what the Bulgarians are doing and now wish to turn my attention to the Romanians. The Romanian Government is aware that remedying all the remaining issues and continuing the internal preparations in all areas remains the priority. It is committed to completing all internal preparations in order to meet the 1 January 2007 accession objective. Following the comprehensive...

Seanad: European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jun 2006)

Don Lydon: Tomorrow.