Seanad debates

Wednesday, 18 June 2008

3:00 am

Photo of Eugene ReganEugene Regan (Fine Gael)

If the treaty is not ratified, it is up to each member state. The harsh reality is that it is very likely that if Britain proceeds other member states will also proceed. We will have 26 member states that have ratified the treaty. Ultimately, we will have to decide whether we want to remain in the centre of Europe or enter the slow lane. Ireland has long experience of being on the periphery in Europe and we do not want to go back there.

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