Results 101-120 of 194 for speaker:Don Lydon

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Jun 2005)

Don Lydon: We will not invite anyone but perhaps we could have a debate on the matter.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2005)

Don Lydon: In light of recent developments, I call for a wide-ranging debate on the Middle East, including Iran, Iraq, Israel and Palestine. I fully support the comments made by Senator Ó Murchú. I found it very sad to hear on "Morning Ireland" this morning the representative of a company say that if Jesus was a Muslim, he would not have dared to put forward the advertisement in which he is shown as a...

Seanad: European Union: Statements. (13 Oct 2005)

Don Lydon: The constitutional treaty was drafted following a uniquely open and transparent process and represented a fairly carefully balanced compromise between the member states. No state got everything it wanted. I thought, for example, that there should be a reference in the preamble to our Christian heritage, not to make it a Christian constitution but rather to establish an historical fact....

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Oct 2005)

Don Lydon: I congratulate the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on responding so quickly by stating that he would introduce the heads of a Bill regarding a press council following the shocking coverage of the last hours of the late Liam Lawlor on Saturday night. I bought the newspaper in question at the Fianna Fáil Ard-Fheis, got through the first few lines and then returned it and asked...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Oct 2005)

Don Lydon: That is right.

Seanad: Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements. (26 Oct 2005)

Don Lydon: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and commend him on his work in European affairs. I welcome this opportunity to consider the Lisbon national reform programme. It is difficult to overemphasise the importance of the success of the Lisbon process, particularly during the period of reflection on the future of Europe during which questions have and will be asked about the direction of...

Seanad: Ferns Report: Statements. (10 Nov 2005)

Don Lydon: With just a minute available, might it not be more appropriate to wait until next week?

Seanad: Ferns Report: Statements (Resumed). (15 Nov 2005)

Don Lydon: I congratulate the Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Brian Lenihan, on his contribution last week on the Ferns Report. He obviously understands the problem and knows the actions that need to be taken. Many people who read the report said they had feelings of anger and I can understand that. When I read the report I had feelings of profound sadness...

Seanad: Iraq War: Motion. (23 Nov 2005)

Don Lydon: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Seanad Éireann" and substitute the following: —welcoming the political progress in Iraq as preparations continue for the holding of democratic elections under the new constitution on 15 December, and concerned by the serious security situation and continuing allegations of abuses of human rights; —welcomes the outcome of the 15 October...

Seanad: Iraq War: Motion. (23 Nov 2005)

Don Lydon: The motion condemns the use of chemical agents, such as white phosphorus, MK77, by US forces and expresses revulsion at the discovery of 170 persons who were victims of torture in the basement of the Iraqi Interior Ministry building. I do not know whether there is a connection between the two. We have seen fit to table a very long amendment to this motion. There is probably an esoteric...

Seanad: Iraq War: Motion. (23 Nov 2005)

Don Lydon: If a blind eye is turned, it is a general who does so. Generals really only do what they are permitted by politicians. Blame should sit where it must, namely, with the people who give the instructions. America's Commander-in-Chief and Secretary of State for Defence are very strong and powerful roles. If one were to examine any army throughout history one would find very few mutinies. Soldiers...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Don Lydon: We recently had a good and reasoned debate on the Ferns Report and the issue of child sexual abuse by priests. I now call for the debate to be extended to cover the wider issue of child sexual abuse. Every day in Ireland, young children are being sexually and physically abused. While I am not sure what we can do in this regard, at the least we should discuss the issue and make proposals. One...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Dec 2005)

Don Lydon: They do not travel on false passports.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Dec 2005)

Don Lydon: The inefficiencies were in Fine Gael's health boards.

Seanad: Care of the Elderly: Motion. (14 Dec 2005)

Don Lydon: There is no need for me to go over the items noted by other speakers. I welcome the motion, and the provisions made by the Minister for Finance. It is a good package and will help the elderly. I have always said that if one finds a child or baby outside one's door in the morning, one takes it in and cares for it, but if one finds an elderly person, one might not be inclined to do so. Having...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2005: Second Stage. (15 Dec 2005)

Don Lydon: I welcome the Minister to the House. He always makes an impact when he comes here and on a previous occasion, he gained the everlasting admiration of 99.9% of Senators present. The projected figure for spending on social welfare next year of €13.5 billion is one which I cannot even imagine. It is a phenomenal amount of money. Some have said that money would be available no matter who was in...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2005: Second Stage. (15 Dec 2005)

Don Lydon: Tomorrow.

Seanad: Development Banks Bill 2005: Second Stage. (16 Dec 2005)

Don Lydon: I listened to Senator Mooney on the monitor in my office, as is my wont when important debates are taking place. I was impressed by what he said about Taiwan and wish to support him in the context of this Bill. People in Taiwan can practise banking freely, in a good capitalist sense, and can practise one religion. Taiwan does not sterilise people or force them to have abortions as mainland...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (8 Feb 2006)

Don Lydon: Having had the honour to serve with Ruairí Brugha in the same constituency for over 30 years and having been involved with him and his family on a deeply personal level it would be remiss of me to let the moment go without saying one or two words about him. So well spoken were the words of the other speakers that I will not repeat them. I knew Ruairí Brugha well. He always loved debating a...

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Statements. (9 Feb 2006)

Don Lydon: I welcome the Minister of State and the report. When we get a report in this country it is assumed to be gospel. Even though it is prepared by a group of experts it does not mean it constitutes the only approach. Most of the report is very good and I have no complaints about it. A Vision for Change is a comprehensive model of mental health service provision for Ireland. It is a very...