Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

I know it is a political appointment but, in this case, the Taoiseach said that "on balance" he would decide on a referendum. In this regard, I compliment the Leader of the Opposition on his views and the views expressed by the Minister of State, Deputy Lucinda Creighton, who said it was not the motivation of the negotiators to ensure that no referendum took place. Those matters have been clarified through the Leader.