Seanad debates

Tuesday, 10 June 2003

Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements.

 

While the Convention has not finalised its work, our representatives on it have done a good job. The institutional question with regard to the Commission has been resolved well, although I still have some difficulties concerning the balance between the Council and the Commission. There is a power struggle going on and I hope the Commission wins it at the expense of the Council. I would not like to see the Council being given too many powers. The role of the European Parliament within that mix is obviously crucial. We look forward to the emergence of the final report and, as Senator Ormonde stated, we shall hopefully, in the fullness of time, have a treaty of Dublin to which all member states can subscribe.

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