Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2004-07-21-Speech-3-023"
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"Mr President, I can safely say that we in Ireland have been proud of our Irish presidency and of our Taoiseach in the role of President. This presidency was characterised by enthusiasm and diplomacy.
Despite a short six months in which to work, Ireland sponsored positive initiatives like the 'Communicating Europe' initiative. However, I am alarmed by the unholy haste in pushing through such a sweeping, power-shifting and undemocratic initiative as the proposed European Constitution.
We have had the Irish presidency. We were privileged to host the welcome of the ten new nations last May in Dublin. We have shared our Taoiseach with the world. Mr Ahern's slogan at home is 'more to do'. We would say to Mr Balkenende and the new presidency that there is more to do to bring greater protection to vulnerable people, to bring about equality and respect among nations, to bring help to suffering countries like Sudan and to bring democracy and transparency to the EU project itself.
To Mr Ahern I say: now it is time to come home. There is more to do. You have a disability bill to introduce, a health and education system to sort out, fishermen and women, farmers and many small businesses in great difficulties, and numerous environmental crises. You have demonstrated the potential in the world of a small, vibrant and - I remind you - still neutral nation. Now bring your energy home.
Well done to you Taoiseach, and to your team. You have more to do.
which means 'thank you'. I also greet Mr Cox and extend
to him as well."@en1
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"Go raibh maith agat"1
"go raibh maith agat"1
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