Eugene Regan (Fine Gael)

That is the new position created by the Lisbon treaty. I note his role in transforming the economy during the Fine Gael-Labour Government, from 1994 to 1997, when growth rates increased on average by 8.7%. It was the real Celtic tiger period. In addition, he was President of the European Council in 1996 and was also involved in the convention on the future of Europe.