Thomas Byrne (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In light of the Leader's reasonableness on the other matter and in light of the court proceedings that are under way, as pointed by Senator Hayden and myself, I withdraw the amendment.

I thank the Leader for his reasonable approach to No. 2. The Seanad is not a rubber-stamp for these issues. I also thank my party's spokesperson on European affairs for indicating his immediate availability to participate in this debate.