The Government's change in its approach to the charter of rights in Europe was the most significant aspect for the trade union leadership, although I have not seen a line or a paragraph in any newspaper about it. The Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and the Government were prepared to change their position on an issue that had embarrassed the social partners in Europe in terms of the position they were taking. This was hugely important to the leadership of the trade union movement and I want to record that they were supportive of that.