Results 81-100 of 194 for speaker:Don Lydon

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Dec 2005)

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

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Dec 2005)

Don Lydon: They do not travel on false passports.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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. (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: Order of Business. (16 Jun 2005)

Don Lydon: I ask the Leader to consider having a debate on the EU budget. There is no rush because, as I understand it, the auditors have refused to sign off on the accounts for the last seven or eight years.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Jun 2005)

Don Lydon: While it is a matter for the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, the Leader might invite one of our own auditors to the House to explain this. It is a very serious matter. If any other organisation or company——

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Jun 2005)

Don Lydon: The Chair does not think it has been signed off on.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Jun 2005)

Don Lydon: I will leave it at that.

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. (2 Jun 2005)

Don Lydon: I beg your pardon.

Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Statements. (25 May 2005)

Don Lydon: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I am aware of his commitment to foreign aid and much will be needed in this situation. We face a sad situation in Iraq. At the time of the invasion, Senators Norris and O'Rourke and I spoke against it, saying the war was both immoral and illegal. I said that not because I did not believe in the bringing down of Saddam Hussein, who had visited so...