Some of those against the Nice treaty express reservation about the lack of participation by the people in the decision making process. There are concerns about the type of Europe we want and there are areas where there can be changes. If we have any role in this House it must be to give leadership in the debate on our future in Europe rather than complaining about the current situation. We must identify where we want Ireland to go in a strong European Union and we must be clear that we have an important role to play in the development of the continent, one that is positive and based on the premise that the European Union is good for us, our country and our continent.