Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The British Government has been selective in much of its European policy, yet it remains a vital member of the Union. Its departure would be disastrous for the Union and itself. The damage to Ireland could be immense. An initiative is required to stop events going too far and to re-engage the British Government in Europe. Despite the Taoiseach's comments, Britain opted out of the fiscal treaty after the negotiations on it on and keeping the Union together did not succeed.

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