Results 181-194 of 194 for speaker:Don Lydon

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: 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: 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. (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: 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. (24 Oct 2002)

Don Lydon: Are they still using the old money?

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: 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. (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: 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...