Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)

It was late on a Friday evening and even though people invariably wanted to get on with their dinner, dancing and singing — as people do on these occasions, and Tallaght is no different to anywhere else in the country — Deputy Eoin Ryan got a very positive and warm response from the ordinary people of Tallaght, including community leaders, to his message about the European constitution and Europe in general.

It is good that we are having this debate and that counterpoints are being put forward. I am happy to debate those at any time. I appreciate the help the Ceann Comhairle has given me during my contribution.

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