Martin Mansergh (Fianna Fail)

I ask the Leader to urge the Minister for Finance, on the next occasion he attends an ECOFIN meeting, to congratulate his Swedish counterpart on his Government's courage in organising a referendum on the euro, which it is uncertain of winning. Completing the spread of the euro is of great importance to people in Ireland and to others on these islands. Perhaps if the Swedes are successful, others will take a leaf out of their book. Perhaps we could have a debate after Christmas on European economic and financial issues.