David Cullinane (Sinn Fein)

If that is how he wants to waste his time in this House it is a matter for him.

I agree it is important to have a debate in the aftermath of the referendum. I commend all of those who voted and all parties, Independent Deputies and Senators, trade unions and civic leaders for the role they played in both sides of the campaign. The campaign, which took place in recent weeks and months, was very constructive. The Government and those advocating a "Yes" vote now have a responsibility to deliver on the rhetoric of the campaign and deliver the stability, certainty, investments, jobs and all that was promised. It will be interesting to see in the months and years ahead what exactly will happen in Europe and here.

A number of people have raised the issue of the court case and I should be given an opportunity to respond. I will quote Mr. Justice Kevin Feeney who stated the case raised complex, important and powerful issues concerning European international and Irish constitutional law which might be considered by the European Court of Justice and the Irish Supreme Court. Any citizen of the State who feels constitutional issues need to be examined, and as the judge stated-----