Seanad debates

Wednesday, 16 October 2002

European Union (Scrutiny) Bill, 2001 changed from European Union Bill, 2001: Second Stage.

 

It is regrettable that in recent days and weeks some elements in the "No" campaign have proved once again to be manifestly ignorant and arrogant in the discharge of sections of the "No" campaign. They have attempted to bully and to misinform the public. They have attempted to take the Nice treaty and discuss everything else bar the one central issue – the enlargement of the European Union. They have spoken about the rapid reaction force and misinterpreted parts of the Amsterdam treaty. They have spoken about streamlining democracy, about a conglomerate political grouping in Europe not accountable to states or the European Union in its totality. I hope the people will prove them wrong on Saturday. The people concerned have been responsible for the worst campaign I have experienced in my adult life.

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