Seanad debates

Tuesday, 4 March 2003

Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements.

 

There are, of course, differences of emphasis in a number of areas between the Government and some of the Oireachtas representatives. Deputy John Bruton and I have submitted different papers on how the President of the Commission should be elected. Notwithstanding any differences, as Irish representatives we meet formally before each Convention session to discuss the agenda and Convention issues more generally. I can state clearly that, collectively and from this country's point of view, we are absolutely committed to seeing the most successful outcome for Ireland in the Convention, the Intergovernmental Conference and in the new treaty. I repeat what I have said already, I am not aware of more comprehensive arrangements in a member or accession state. I hope I have provided some evidence of the seriousness with which the Government and the team at the Convention take the process.

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