Seanad debates
Thursday, 12 September 2002
An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht, 2002: An Dara Céim. Twenty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill, 2002: Second Stage.
Undoubtedly, the Bill will be passed by the House but I wish the Minister well in his efforts to take its message in a positive fashion to the people. My colleagues will speak on issues such as agriculture, women's rights and the future for young people, all of which are crucial to this debate. I agree with the Minister that a "Yes" vote means everybody wins, but a "No" vote means nobody wins. This referendum is of huge importance to the people and it deserves the complete commitment of all Members. I can pledge that the Fine Gael Party will commit itself to ensuring that the referendum is carried and that Ireland and Europe can move forward positively into the next decade.
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