Senator Minihan and the Leader referred to the understanding of the electorate of the issues concerned and the prospects of a successful referendum on a treaty at the end of the process. The Convention is a novel way of engaging people. There was no debate in the Seanad prior to the negotiation of the Nice treaty. The negotiations for that treaty were carried out by diplomats in Iveagh House whom Members would probably struggle to name. Irish and other diplomats presented unresolved issues to the heads of government at an overwrought summit in Nice. I hope the people will understand the outcome of this much better.