Kathleen O'Meara (Labour)

When something is working, it should not be wrecked.

I welcome the inclusion of the new social article in the constitution, which requires the Union "to take into account requirements linked to a high level of employment, the guarantee of adequate social protection, the fight against social exclusion and a high level of education, training and protection of human health". The Minister of State said Ireland was a strong supporter of the inclusion of this article. I am also a supporter and I hope such guarantees will be played out on the national stage as well as the international stage.