Brian Hayes (Fine Gael)

I welcome the fact that there is a difference of opinion within the Government in this regard and I want to issue a warning to all political parties. An attempt to rerun the divisive and opportunistic debates which occurred during the 1980s will bring about a major blow to the body politic. I welcome the fact that differences exist in political parties, including my own, on this issue. In a recent European Parliament vote, four of my colleagues took one view, while another colleague took a different view. I welcome that.