Eugene Regan (Fine Gael)

I have a specific question for the Leader. This is a matter which has to do with the interpretation of the Constitution and the existing legal position. It would be helpful if the Attorney General could issue a view on this and a statement clarifying the position.

Senator Norris has a bee in his bonnet about the provisions on neutrality in the Lisbon treaty. The President of the European Parliament, when he came to the House, confirmed that Ireland is entitled to maintain its neutrality. There are express provisions in the Lisbon treaty to that effect. There are provisions in our own Constitution. In the debate next week——