Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

I ask the Leader if he will initiate soon a debate on the Lisbon reform treaty. We must begin to progress this issue. It is the most important issue facing the people this year. The future of 500 million people depends on us voting "yes" in the referendum in May or June. The European Union should be very conscious of the fact that the delay in the payment of the REPS will damage the "yes" vote among the IFA and farmers. We all have a vested interest to ensure it is a "yes" vote. I am delighted the Green Party is supporting the referendum because it will make an impact.