Results 1-20 of 194 for speaker:Don Lydon

Seanad: An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht, 2002: An Dara Céim. Twenty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (12 Sep 2002)

Don Lydon: I congratulate the new Cathaoirleach, Senator Rory Kiely, and the new Leader. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Tom Kitt, to the House. He has experience in these fields. The speech by the Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach with responsibility for European Affairs, Deputy Roche, was very apt. The appointment of such a Minister highlights the Taoiseach's commitment to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2002)

Don Lydon: Following the comments of Senators McDowell, Mooney and Norris, may I ask if a debate on the Middle East and other foreign affairs matters can be arranged? Such a debate would be pertinent as it seems almost inevitable that a war will take place. I would appreciate if such a debate could be held as soon as possible. While I am on my feet, may I congratulate Senator Norris for enlivening my...

Seanad: Address by President of the European Parliament. (10 Oct 2002)

Don Lydon: This is my second occasion, in recent times, to have the pleasure of hearing an address by Mr. Cox on the issue of Nice. Were I not convinced by his reasoned arguments to vote "Yes", I would certainly be convinced by the conviction and passion with which he speaks. Red Rudi's passion pales to insignificance in comparison. A report in The Irish Times this morning mentioned a British-based...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2002)

Don Lydon: It has been reallocated rather than disappeared.

Seanad: European Union (Scrutiny) Bill, 2001 changed from European Union Bill, 2001: Second Stage. (16 Oct 2002)

Don Lydon: Dole person.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Oct 2002)

Don Lydon: Are they still using the old money?

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Nov 2002)

Don Lydon: I support my colleague, Senator Leyden, in asking for a debate on Iraq. Certain people in the American government seem determined to have war no matter what we do and as a legislative Chamber we have a duty to debate this. We may not be able to add much to it but we should at least talk about it and express our views freely and openly in front of the Minister.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Nov 2002)

Don Lydon: I was not laughing at what the Senator said, I was discussing something with Senator Ormonde.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Nov 2002)

Don Lydon: I understood the point of the Senator's earlier statement.

Seanad: Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (27 Nov 2002)

Don Lydon: This is a good motion and I welcome it. I welcome the Minister of State to the House. Having read the report I now realise the work being done in this area. This is the second time he has held this brief. He did a good job the first time and I know he will do twice as good a job the second time. He has a formidable task before him. I was amazed at the different areas where we are involved....

Seanad: Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (27 Nov 2002)

Don Lydon: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

Don Lydon: Will the Leader provide time for a debate on the issue of people with learning disabilities, what used to be called mental handicap? I ask for this debate in the light of the independent report commissioned by the St. John of God Brothers on St. Mary's Home, Drumcar, County Louth. Such a debate could help us examine our attitude, as a people, to the care of the most vulnerable in our society....

Seanad: Iraq Crisis: Statements (Resumed). (6 Feb 2003)

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

Seanad: Iraq Crisis: Statements (Resumed). (6 Feb 2003)

Don Lydon: The question of war is not clear cut because there are so many variables. It is not only a matter of a good or bad guy – there is much more to it. I would consider myself to be pro-American but I am not anti-Arab or anti-Iraq. Perhaps I am a little older than some other Members, but I am reminded of the Second World War. I have said many times in the House that when the chips are down we...

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (26 Feb 2003)

Don Lydon: Deputy Bruton floated the idea of a preamble to the proposed constitution which would include God. Is this likely to happen?

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Mar 2003)

Don Lydon: Like Senator Ryan, I call for an urgent debate on the Middle East, particularly Palestine and Israel. The Palestinians have been subjected to a process for many decades that will result in their extermination if it is not stopped. I know the Israelis live in constant fear of suicide bombings, but Israel has one of the most right-wing governments in the world and nobody is doing anything about...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Mar 2003)

Don Lydon: When our democracy was being formed, we had a number of assassinations which served only to highlight hatred that continued for many years. Similarly the assassination of the Serbian Prime Minister is a terrible crime. Although it may not be in order to stand as a mark of respect at the end of the Order of Business, the Seanad should send a message of sympathy to the Serbian people as they...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Mar 2003)

Don Lydon: I support Senator Norris's call for a debate on Iraq. This invasion of another country is illegal, immoral and unjust and I can think of nothing more obscene than the spending of $75 billion on destruction and mayhem.

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (10 Jun 2003)

Don Lydon: I congratulate the team we sent to the Convention on the Future of Europe. Deputy Roche has proved to be a superb Minister of State with responsibility for European affairs. He has done a wonderful job. So too have Proinsias De Rossa and Deputy John Bruton, both of whom I listened to with great interest when they spoke in this House. When finalised, this document should be read by every Irish...

Seanad: Humanitarian Issues in Post-War Iraq: Statements. (11 Jun 2003)

Don Lydon: I have never been to Iraq, but most of the Iraqis I have met were decent, intelligent people. We must ask ourselves why we should send aid to Iraq. It is a country with vast oil reserves – currently 100 billion barrels, according to the Minister of State. Senator Bradford said that Iraq was, until the time of Saddam Hussein, a country with an ordinary government at local and national level....