Seanad debates
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages
We had a good three hour discussion last night and yesterday, with only one contribution opposed to the treaty. I know a number of Senators are shaking their heads when I am speaking but there is a different world outside this Chamber. This room does not reflect public opinion and a good 40% of people have indicated they will oppose this treaty, with more people open to the argument. People are not convinced by what the Government is saying, and the more trade unions and civic leaders come out to make the right stand for Ireland and its people - standing by the interests of those people - the better it will be.
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