Results 141-160 of 194 for speaker:Don Lydon

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

Don Lydon: He is a Progressive Democrat.

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

Don Lydon: This debate is useful but there is a long way to go. My main reason for speaking on this issue is to second the amendment. It covers most of what we would like to see achieved in the area and it calls on the relevant members of the Government to keep the law on these matters under review and bring forward legislative proposals as appropriate. When Senator Norris brings forward his Bill, we...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 May 2004)

Don Lydon: I commend the Army on the superb display it put on at the ceremony at Áras an Uachtaráin and also at Arbour Hill. I also commend the gardaí who, on a very hot weekend, behaved coolly for the most part. Anyone who was at Arbour Hill this morning could not but have noticed the flower display, for which the gardeners deserve credit. I ask the Leader for a debate on Iraq in view of the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2004)

Don Lydon: That is very unparliamentary language.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2004)

Don Lydon: No.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2004)

Don Lydon: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2004)

Don Lydon: Ireland is one of the few countries in Europe in which this happens.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (8 Apr 2004)

Don Lydon: Under section 12, can the review board recommend the discharge of a patient if it believes he or she is no longer liable to carry out a certain action? I have personal experience of the problems that can result from such a situation. The review board is often asked whether the person in question is likely to re-offend. One cannot give a definitive answer to that. Anyone in this Chamber could...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Apr 2004)

Don Lydon: Enough have closed.

Seanad: European Council: Statements. (6 Apr 2004)

Don Lydon: On the European Council, the first item that arises is the terrorist attacks in Madrid. As Members of this House we all express our deepest sympathies to the Spanish people and it was important, therefore, that the first Council meeting was devoted to the issue of combating terrorism. Justice Ministers were convened especially to consider a declaration on combating terrorism and the Foreign...

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Mar 2004)

Don Lydon: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2004)

Don Lydon: I remind the Leader of the request from Senator Tuffy for a debate on pornography. Perhaps she could make time available for such a debate. I also wish to express my revulsion at the events in Madrid. Members of the European Parliament stood for a minute's silence this morning. I know that the rules of the House are strict but, given the horrendous nature of this act, perhaps we could do the same.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2004)

Don Lydon: I welcome the Minister to the House. While Senator Kett said the Minister is appearing here often, he meant it as a compliment not a complaint. I welcome the Bill, in which two main objectives are addressed. The first objective concerns the management of the Garda Síochána and the second concerns the issue of complaints and the restoration of public confidence, which has not been lost as...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2004)

Don Lydon: Definitely not.

Seanad: Address by Mr. John Hume, MEP. (3 Mar 2004)

Don Lydon: It is a great honour to be in the presence of John Hume and I am privileged to contribute. Like many other Senators, I have known him for some time. I refer to his deep personal commitment. He has done a great deal of work while travelling to many places and his energy is phenomenal. He has travelled here, there and everywhere and I recall on one occasion asking him how he did it. He replied...

Seanad: Address by Mr. John Hume, MEP. (3 Mar 2004)

Don Lydon: Half these tributes should go to his wonderful wife. John Hume also has a wonderful gift, which is the ability to bring people together. He will recall Burntollet Bridge and years ago one could not imagine David Trimble and Gerry Adams even talking to one another. However, they are at the stage they are at because John Hume constantly and gently persuaded them over time. There was no bullying...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Feb 2004)

Don Lydon: I call for a debate on pornography. This issue was first raised by Senator Tuffy and I supported her call in this regard some weeks ago. A debate would be useful because of the proliferation of pornography. We might consider whether it is harmless or if it has a detrimental effect on society, particularly regarding abuse.

Seanad: Israel-Palestine: Motion. (4 Feb 2004)

Don Lydon: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Tom Kitt, to the House. We were fortunate to have both the Minister, Deputy Cowen, and the Minister of State in the House during the debate and both are mentioned in the motion, which is to their credit and seldom seen. This issue concerns two peoples rather than two countries, most of whom want peace with justice but some of whom do not want peace at...

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Feb 2004)

Don Lydon: The Senator should show some humility.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jan 2004)

Don Lydon: Senators have spoken today and in the past about the increasing incidence of crime, particularly violent crime committed by young people and against women. While the causes are multi-factorial, Senator Tuffy spoke about one cause last week when she referred to the increase in pornography. I look at pornography and over 90% of it is anti-women. Most pornography reduces women to objects which...