Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There would be adverse consequences. We would not be involved in the initial stages and would not have voting rights. It would be a signal that we are less than committed to what most member states, including Ireland, regard to be a very welcome development in terms of the sharing of information, closer co-operation and benefitting from a multi-million euro fund such that the Garda Síochána could actively engage in formulating a programme for and on behalf of Ireland that would benefit our citizens and their security.