Jim Higgins (Fine Gael)

I passionately support the Nice treaty. It is in the interest of Ireland, Europe and the world that this treaty is passed. It is very important in the interest of peace and prosperity. Like my colleagues in Fine Gael, I am prepared to campaign vigorously for a "Yes" vote. We will have an uphill battle, a fact put into sharp perspective when one considers the defeat of the last Nice referendum. On that occasion there was a formidable alliance of powerful, influential forces in favour of a "Yes" vote.