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.
It is easy to erect posters that say: "A second chance to be a second class citizen", or "Vote No". On this island, those who seek a "No" vote will always find greater resonance. That is the nature of the rebellious side of the Irish psyche. It is always more difficult to get people to adopt the positive and pro-active line. We should put forward our arguments and trust the people by emphasising the need to vote. If sufficient numbers of citizens go out to vote, they will vote in favour of the Nice treaty.
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