Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

We want to put an end to that. As the Taoiseach is well aware, the Lisbon treaty gives adequate notice to national governments of intentions to introduce legislation either by directive or regulation. This should be debated in the House and I would like to know the details of the extra resources that will be made available to the committees so the matters can be effectively scrutinised. We should not be in a position where a Minister can blame Brussels.

Having endorsed the Lisbon treaty, we can now be really effective in dealing with proposed legislation from Europe. This motion should not be passed without debate. It is fundamental and necessary that it should be debated.

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