Seanad debates
Thursday, 6 November 2003
European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage.
Yesterday, we had a visit from a delegation from the Hungarian Parliament at the Joint Committee on European Affairs. Next week, it could be a delegation from Estonia or Poland. The message coming from the accession states is one of thanks to Ireland for what we have done to grow the European project. It is also a message to the Irish people for voting for the Nice treaty. There is also a message that they wish to work with us in building this new Europe and they look forward to being equal partners. The new Europe is not one of big and small or strong and weak states. It is a Europe of equal partners.
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