Seanad debates

Tuesday, 4 March 2003

Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements.

 

The Minister of State is rightly keeping a close eye on the situation regarding the smaller states, the power of which people underestimate. They have the notion that the bigger states call all the shots but that is not so. The smaller states have a great deal of power. I am delighted to see the Minister of State discussing issues regarding good governance with the Swedish and Finnish Governments. There is a Bill now before the House, the title of which, I am sorry to say, we barely dare speak, that has nothing to do with transparency and openness. It must be a little awkward for the Minister of State to go back and discuss with these open people what is happening here.

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