While the situation in the United Nations is sad, there are similar problems in the European Union. The disunity among our European partners is regrettable and has implications for the European Union as an institution. I am sure all Senators would like to compliment the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Taoiseach on their constructive role in salvaging some semblance of unity in the Council of Ministers at a critical stage. It is unfortunate and regrettable, however, that their achievements were in place for so few days. The European Union's recent problems highlight the need for greater integration of foreign affairs policy among member states. Such integration has implications for all EU membere states. It is unhelpful that so many differing voices should be heard at European level, each articulating a different route to be followed. I would like to see a strong and united EU voice as it could be a great source of stability in the world and a force for world order. Such a move would be important, not only for the Union's interests but also for overall world order.