Eugene Regan (Fine Gael)

We have spent 35 years carving out an individual approach for Ireland in EU matters, but this time we have locked ourselves into a British opt-out which will inhibit our negotiating position in an area of fundamental importance. Cross-border crime has a direct and adverse impact on this country. I wish to highlight the discourtesy of the Government in not allowing a debate on this matter in the Oireachtas.