Don Lydon (Fianna Fail)

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 shocked and disgusted we are by these incidents of torture. This was only to be expected after what happened at Guantanamo Bay, where people were systematically tortured by a state.

In the matter of the AIB scandal, I hope none of the people at managerial level ever runs for public office, because they could have a difficult time.