Seanad debates

Wednesday, 16 October 2002

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

 

We have a particularly important decision to make on Saturday because we represent all of Ireland in this case. Our fellow Irishmen and women in Northern Ireland do not have a say in whether we sign the Nice treaty or not. The British Government, which represents the interests of Northern Ireland at this point in time, has already ratified the treaty. We have to represent the interests of the whole of Ireland, and all of Ireland will be well served by a "Yes" vote on Saturday. We have this privilege because of our 1937 Constitution, which offers certain safeguards.

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