Ann Ormonde (Fianna Fail)

Membership of the EU has transformed us. We have a voice in Brussels and a place in the world from which we can influence the formation of key policies which affect our future. We must be at the table when issues such as climate change, trafficking and cross-border crime are discussed. We cannot address these issues alone. My philosophy for being in Europe is that we should be part of the global scene while retaining our own identity.

It would be mean to vote "No". We have gained a lot from Europe but now we would be saying "No, thank you". I would be embarrassed if we voted "No".