Results 121-140 of 194 for speaker:Don Lydon

Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (27 Oct 2004)

Don Lydon: I was hoping to tie up matters at the end. Life in Palestine today is life in an open prison. The daily life of any Palestinian is, to quote a phrase, "nasty, brutish and short". Palestinians need permits for everything — to go to school, to work, to shop, even to post letters. There is very little a Palestinian can do without Israeli permission. There is a network of more than 400...

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Oct 2004)

Don Lydon: Last week I called for a debate on the issue of female genital mutilation. The Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children has spoken out against this barbaric custom which has reached our shores. Yesterday, Senator Cox asked for a debate on women's equality issues and, if the Leader so desired, this could be part of that debate. In one of yesterday's newspapers an article described the...

Seanad: Ombudsman (Defence Forces) Bill 2002: Second Stage (Resumed). (6 Oct 2004)

Don Lydon: I welcome the Minister and congratulate him on his well-deserved appointment. I also welcome the Bill. The existing system of invoking redress for wrongs was rightly discredited and the Bill admirably gives effect to principles of fairness and transparency. It is important that the independence of the new office is clear and I look forward to its promulgation within the Permanent and Reserve...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2004)

Don Lydon: Garrison games.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2004)

Don Lydon: I ask the Leader to consider arranging a debate on a form of abuse which, according to UNICEF, has affected approximately 140 million young women over the past ten years. Annually, 2 million women and young girls are at risk of female genital mutilation. This problem has arisen in many western countries with the influx of immigrants but is not usually discovered until something serious...

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Don Lydon: I welcome the Minister to this House of which he was once a member. He has had a rough time of it recently.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Don Lydon: People with specific agendas are targeting the Minister. However, the Minister who is a calm and tough man will win in the long run. Perhaps the many people who attacked the Minister in recent times did so with a tinge of jealousy. I am not too sure of their reasons but the Minister is well able for them. I was glad to hear Senator Finucane state that Fine Gael is not opposed to the break-up...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2004)

Don Lydon: Like Senators Norris and Brennan, I too call for a debate on the Middle East. It is an important topic that should be debated at regular intervals, particularly in light of the recent judgment by the International Court of Justice regarding the West Bank wall. There may not be enough time in tomorrow's proceedings, but I and I am sure other Senators would be more than willing to sit on...

Seanad: EU Presidency: Motion. (7 Jul 2004)

Don Lydon: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I sincerely believe that he is the only person, and I include the Taoiseach, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Giscard d'Estaing, all the civil servants and everyone else in the whole Union in this, who reads all the documentation on the Lisbon Agenda, the enlargement process and the new constitution. Credit where credit is due and we owe a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2004)

Don Lydon: This is a speech.

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion. (15 Jun 2004)

Don Lydon: I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that sections 2 to 12, 14 and 17 of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 39 of 1998) shall continue in operation for the period of 12 months beginning on 30 June 2004."

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2004)

Don Lydon: I support Senator Bannon's call for a debate on the economy. It would be useful and give us a chance to examine those elements of the economy that are the envy of other European countries. We have one of the most successful economies in the world. The sooner we discuss this, the better.

Seanad: Middle East Conflict: Statements. (26 May 2004)

Don Lydon: A debate on the Middle East presents a wide ranging brief. We could discuss Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, Palestine, Syria or Lebanon. For the most part, Senators will wish to refer to Iraq and what I call the Holy Land. We hear continually of Israeli over-reaction. When a group of Palestinians blows up a bus, kills ten people or blows up a building and the Israeli response is gunships and...

Seanad: Development Co-operation Objectives of Irish Presidency: Statements. (12 May 2004)

Don Lydon: I welcome the Minister of State to the House again. One of the triumphs of the Government has been the appointment of two Ministers of State who seem to enjoy their briefs and know something about them, namely, the Minister of State, Deputy Tom Kitt, and the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Roche. I compliment the Minister of State on his dedication to and...

Seanad: Development Co-operation Objectives of Irish Presidency: Statements. (12 May 2004)

Don Lydon: I am glad the Minister of State agrees with me.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 May 2004)

Don Lydon: Once again I ask for a debate on Iraq, particularly in the area of American policy. I support what Senators Norris, Minihan and Mooney said. When one hears a man such as Senator Minihan, who has served in our Defence Forces with distinction, make such comments one must listen. Ireland is a friend of the USA, but a friend can hear the truth from another friend. We need to make clear how...

Seanad: Family Law: Motion. (5 May 2004)

Don Lydon: Is that not a different motion? Was there not an original motion and an amendment to be taken first? If that is another motion, it is a different debate.

Seanad: Family Law: Motion. (5 May 2004)

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

Seanad: Family Law: Motion. (5 May 2004)

Don Lydon: This important debate is being conducted in a calm and rational manner. I like the idea of moving forward with consensus, if that can be achieved. This is the beginning of a debate that will carry on for some time. The subject needs much discussion because of the many issues at stake. I am not sure I can agree with Senator Mansergh that sexuality should be removed from the equation. Surely,...

Seanad: Family Law: Motion. (5 May 2004)

Don Lydon: I know what the Minister said, but that does not mean I agree with him. The Minister can be wrong also.