Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

Interestingly, we can be of agreement in regard to the fact we have not been made privy to the full detail of what the Taoiseach is actively pursuing, if "actively" is the appropriate word. I have asked time and again in the House in regard to how it is intended to present legally binding guarantees, how it is proposed to have such in place, what methodology will apply and how will that come to pass, and what specific areas are being addressed by the Taoiseach and his representatives who are engaging with the other European member states. These matters must be addressed in this House and, irrespective of one's position on the Lisbon treaty and the first referendum, we all have a shared entitlement to that full exposure and to a proper debate on these matters in this Chamber.

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