Seanad debates

Tuesday, 10 June 2003

Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements.

 

There is no doubt that the draft produced is simpler than previous treaties. Its structure is clear and much more comprehensible. The new constitutional treaty will contain much that should be welcomed by citizens. The convention has worked hard to address the evident disconnection between the European Union and its citizens. The aims and objectives of the Union are set out clearly and more concisely than has been the case heretofore. Decision-making is to be simplified greatly while the number of legislative instruments will be dramatically reduced. I remind the House that an incredible 15 separate legislative instruments are used by the European Union. When the new constitutional treaty takes effect, there will only be five.

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