Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)

Coming back to the contributions from Senator Regan and Senator Prendergast, the importance of co-operation within the European Union between police forces and co-operation within the justice area has considerable advantages for all of us.

I will conclude on two notes. The first is to again thank Senators for their contribution. The contributions made will be taken into account in the context of the further work we do on the directive. I would dearly love to engage in Senator O'Toole's invitation to define in one fell swoop what we mean by "sovereignty, defence and neutrality" and produce the ultimate definition for which there would be public acclaim across the length and breadth of this country.