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.
Ireland's national interest is best served by remaining at the heart of the European Union. Enlargement of the Union offers great opportunities for Irish business and that means more jobs in Ireland. The issues of enlargement and the future of Europe should not be confused. The treaty is about enlargement. The future of Europe is a debate for another time and can be raised when we discuss reform of the Seanad. I will do everything in my power to urge a "Yes" vote in the referendum.
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