The Seanad must have an active role in the following areas of the EU: interaction with individuals in EU institutions. It should be briefed by, and have the opportunity to brief, the Irish individuals involved in EU policy making. In particular, these should include the Council of Ministers, the European Parliament, the European Commissioner, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. The Seanad should contribute to debates on official EU documents such as Green Papers, communications and White Papers. Senators should be able to access the many reports, studies and evaluations which are undertaken by EU experts and advisers and which are relevant to debates in this House. I welcome the Government's bringing forward greater Oireachtas scrutiny of EU affairs and I hope that we will implement it in this House with energy and enthusiasm.