The real political context of the arguments about the merits of the treaty is that on the basis of the indisputable benefits that have accrued to Ireland from our engagement and participation in the European Union as a full and active member state, are we to deny to the ten applicant countries that same prospect of prosperity, stability and security which they are asking us to provide by voting "Yes" in this referendum? Will we show a commitment to the enlargement process by ratifying the only available legal basis agreed between the countries in order that those countries can become full EU members after successfully concluding their negotiations?