Ann Ormonde (Fianna Fail)

I reiterate the points made by Senator Ulick Burke. I was delighted to read the Minister's submission on revamping the leaving certificate. This has been a special interest of mine for many years. A debate in the autumn would be welcome. Perhaps we could have a brainstorming exercise on how we should move forward. The new system might work as described in the submission but I would like a full debate before we proceed.

I was privileged to be at the Mansion House yesterday to hear the magnificent speech of President Barroso. I would welcome a copy of his presentation. He showed pure leadership and I have never experienced anything like it. We should meet the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Noel Treacy, to discuss how to move forward in the autumn to project the future of the EU constitution.