I will say a few words about the Irish EU Presidency and then return to the issue of the treaty. One of the really innovative developments already announced is the 100% debt cancellation for poorer countries. This will be great for the Irish Presidency. Ireland has already stated that it wants to push this and to run with it during the Presidency. It will be very well received throughout Europe, Africa and the rest of the world. I welcome the initiative of the Minister for Foreign Affairs on debt cancellation. If it is a success it will earn the Presidency a great deal of respect.