The proposed new composition is probably the biggest victory of the small states in the negotiating process. It is a clear indication of how the smaller states of the European Union, working together, can achieve progress. Ireland, including the Minister of State, Deputy Roche, in particular, has played a very major role in this campaign to retain a Commissioner from each country. Our success will ensure Ireland will continue to be the natural leader of the small countries brigade within the Union. This will bring significant positive benefits in a Union where alliances will continue to play a major role in policy-making. It was vital that we kept full Commission representation but it also must be conceded that for the Union to work well, the Commission must have the capacity not just to debate but to also make decisions.