Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)

This is a sovereign decision by the Irish people. In the context of the EU-wide ratification of this process, we must take into account what other countries are doing. However, this is a decision for the Irish people and they will make the decision based on the information they are given in Ireland and based on the circumstances in this country. I have full confidence in the Irish people that once they have full information, they will make an affirmative decision on ratification.

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