Seanad debates

Tuesday, 10 June 2003

Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements.

 

I again congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Roche, and everybody involved in the work of the Convention. This work will now move to the Intergovernmental Conference and the Governments will eventually make the final call, but from this House the message can go out clearly that Ireland is doing well in the Convention negotiations. Of all the countries in Europe, Ireland has possibly done best since its entry in 1973. Europe has transformed us economically and socially. It has made Ireland a truly independent nation. We can look forward to the future where we will continue to play a major role, probably punching significantly beyond our weight on the European stage. I wish the Minister of State and the Government well in their further endeavours in that regard.

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