Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)

Will the Minister exercise whatever powers she can in expressing these concerns? Irresponsible as it may be, we may have to discuss Commissioner Peter Mandelson's mandate in the reform treaty debate. Who is allowing him a free hand? He is operating according to his own agenda as far as I can see. Bearing in mind that President George Bush wants to leave a positive legacy, I do not know what the legacy of Commissioner Mandelson will be or who is giving him his imprimatur. He must be called to account because of the grave consequences of the proposed deal.

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