Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)

The Taoiseach stated that ratification of the reform treaty would put an end to institutional reform for the foreseeable future. Prior to that, he referred to the establishment of a reflection group which, it appears, will be akin to a rolling EU convention. I would like to know more about the intentions and purpose of this group in light of the statement that the reform treaty will be the be all and end all of major institutional change at EU level. What will be the composition and remit of the reflection group? Apart from the individuals to whom the Taoiseach referred, who else will be involved in the group?

The Taoiseach also referred to a Council decision on the Galileo project on satellite navigation. What are the costs of the project and what will be Ireland's financial contribution to it? What will the system involve? I understood there were sufficient satellites, even if these are under the control of the United States and other countries.

The Lisbon treaty states that all member states must improve their military capabilities. Has an analysis been done on the additional costs this will entail for member states or the European Union as a whole?

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