The reality is that the time has come for us to show that we are prepared to give something back. Without being asked to disregard any of our essential interests, Ireland is being asked to allow the applicant states to shape their political destiny in a European Union of partnership, mutual respect and solidarity. That solidarity shown to us is further exemplified by the fact that the European Union totally respects our position on military neutrality, a position that will be copperfastened by a "Yes" vote which would see it being inserted into the Constitution for the first time.