The Irish members of the Convention all have their own views but there has been a convergence of the Irish position. The country has done well out of EU membership and we wish to continue to play a major role. We want to see the accession countries getting a fair crack of the whip. That should be our starting position as we seek a balanced treaty that recognises the European social dimension, an area to which Mr. De Rossa is personally committed. We must also ensure the economic development of the European Union.