Seanad debates

Wednesday, 12 March 2003

Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements.

 

Senator Brian Hayes asked where the Convention is leading to. The members of the Convention are all investing a considerable amount of time in it. I do not think members would be satisfied to produce a document containing a series of options to be handed to the intergovernmental conference and ask it to reach agreement. Such an outcome would be a waste of our time. It would be a reflection of failure not just on the members of the Convention, but on the national Governments, all of which are represented in the Convention. While we will work to find a deal in the Convention, it will be difficult for the reasons outlined.

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