Dominic Hannigan (Labour)

The structures in place to run the EEC in the early 1970s are largely outdated and more suited to running a group of ten countries than 27. It must be changed and this is the focus of the treaty. Most people in the House have read the treaty and are generally in favour of it but we must guard against complacency if we hope to have the referendum passed. We see the start of the "No" campaign today, with people selling their message outside the gates of Leinster House. One of today's tabloid newspapers has started a campaign against the treaty. It has been reported that Mr. Jean Marie Le Pen, of the Front National party in France, has stated he will come to Ireland to fight against the treaty.