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Lisbon Treaty: Statements. (18 Jun 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...focused on three specific concerns. We argued that the Lisbon treaty would deepen the democratic deficit. It would do so by removing this State's permanent Commissioner; would reduce our voting strength at Council, removing or weakening a number of key strategic vetoes on taxation and international trade and by giving the European Council the power to amend the fundamental laws of the...

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...Foreign Affairs, stating that the referendum is being held in June rather than October due to likely "unhelpful developments" during the forthcoming French Presidency, particularly with regard to defence. Mr. Mulhall also acknowledged Margot Wallstrom's reassurances that the Commission was willing to "tone down or delay messages that might be unhelpful" to the Irish referendum. Also...