Fidelma Healy Eames (Fine Gael)

I support Senator Moloney in her request. It is important that justice should be seen to apply right across the board.

I wish to voice my concerns regarding a matter that arose while I was out canvassing in favour of the treaty. History shows that many crises which are not resolved end in wars. It has come to my attention that many social welfare recipients intend to vote "No". This gives rise to a major concern on my part, especially in light of these people's needs, the size of the social welfare budget - €20 billion or two thirds of all moneys we take in - and the fact that we are not exactly sure how we will fund our country into the future. It is quite reckless and irresponsible of certain politicians to advise social welfare recipients to vote "No" on the basis that we may not need the ESM or access thereto. I am of the view that at this point it would be safer to proceed on the basis that we will need access to a second bailout. If we do not-----