Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy Haughey for asking that question. It is vital to maintain the situation regarding taxation. Under no circumstances can we allow for qualified majority voting to change taxation rules. It is very important from our point of view. It has certainly given us the boost in the economy we are experiencing at the moment. I thank Mr. Kiely for his support and his work on behalf of the Commission and the European Union in Ireland. He has long experience. I also thank his colleague, Mr. Klom, who is head of political affairs. I thank them both for coming. I wish them well in the year ahead. It is going to be a challenging year for their work here in Ireland. I hope they will spread the message of the positive side of Europe for years to come.