Against the backdrop of the Government's weakened moral authority and the situation where the Taoiseach's pre-election promises are sadly – I say without joy – merely worthless bonds, there is a great onus on the pro-Nice parties to play a leading role in the "Yes" campaign. Fine Gael will be a willing participant and our director of elections, the former Taoiseach, Deputy John Bruton, has organised many meetings throughout the country to explain the issues. Every Fine Gael public representative will play a role in his or her own community in promoting the "Yes" side.