Michael Mullins (Fine Gael)

I very much welcome the positive contribution made by Senator Darragh O'Brien this morning in calling for a "Yes" vote and compliment him on being actively out on the stump already and canvassing. This is one of the most important decisions for the country that we will make and it will have an impact for many decades to come. The treaty must be passed in the interests of job retention and job creation and I very much welcome the fact that chambers of commerce, farmers' organisations and employers have come out strongly in support.

I understand that the Irish Congress of Trade Unions is to make a decision today and I would call on it to reflect strongly on that decision.