Ulick Burke (Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister of State for his generosity in recognising this House as a suitable forum in which to initiate efforts to give the people greater ownership for our participation in Europe. It is important that he recognises, as indicated, some mechanism whereby the views of those who voted "No" for legitimate reasons can be addressed in a forthright way, I hope in this House. In debating the various items the Minister of State has willingly acceded to such a debate for which I hope he will be present in the House.