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"Ireland’s position, following the negative outcomes of previous referendums in the Republic, presents a delicate problem from a political, institutional, cultural and governance point of view.
Moreover, it presents a challenge that many have long deceived themselves could be put off indefinitely, as regards developing models of governance that, in the context of institutional cohesion, could show themselves capable of valuing the cultures of Member States, respecting each European people’s sensitivities and responding to their legitimate concerns, whenever these might arise, on individual issues of a political, social or cultural nature.
In this sense, the choice made by the Heads of State or Government to acknowledge the concerns of the Irish people regarding the Treaty of Lisbon in relation to the right to life, family and education, taxation, and security and defence by means of a legally binding decision embodied in a subsequent and specific protocol must be seen as responsible and courageous. This assumption of political responsibility enables us to adopt a tailor-made approach as an alternative to a special convention. I am therefore voting in favour of the draft decision under scrutiny today."@en1
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