Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal North East, Sinn Fein)

With respect to the forthcoming European Communities Act 1972 (Amendment) Bill, does the Government intend to include in the treaty on stability, co-ordination and governance an expanded definition of EU treaties covered by the Act? When will the Bill be brought before the House? Does the Taoiseach agree this is being done by sleight of hand to deny the people their right to vote on these matters?

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