Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)

I presume the Taoiseach will go to Brussels on Thursday and Friday of next week for the summit of Heads of State and that he will sign the new draft proposals of the EU reform treaty while there. We are the only country that will hold a referendum on the issue. There are some controversial matters, not least the charter of fundamental rights and the proposal to opt out with regard to cross-border co-operation on crime. Will the Taoiseach provide for a debate in this House prior to attending the summit?

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