Seanad debates

Wednesday, 16 October 2002

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

 

A "Yes" vote on Saturday would be a wonderful céad míle fáilte to the ten applicant countries, which comprise over 100 million people. On Monday, the trade body Enterprise Ireland should take out full-page advertisements in all the national newspapers in all the applicant countries saying "Céad míle fáilte, one hundred thousand welcomes to one hundred million people." The Irish people will hopefully have spoken decisively at that stage. I would not like to book advertisements in advance, but I think we can anticipate a good result because it is in the national interest.

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