Single European Act judgment review
Birmingham asked whether the promised review of the Supreme Court judgment’s implications for the State’s foreign-policy capacity was complete and whether action would follow. The Tánaiste said the issue may need rectification, would check the review’s status, and expected it would have to be addressed.
I will call Deputy Birmingham but I should advise the House that the time has come to deal with questions nominated for priority. I will take a brief question from Deputy Birmingham.
Comment on this
The effect of the Supreme Court decision on the Single European Act case was to cast doubt on this State's capacity to conduct its foreign policy. The Tánaiste and the Taoiseach promised the House at the time that the implications of that judgment would be considered and that there would be a report to the House. Will the Tánaiste now say whether that review has been completed and whether action will be taken?
Comment on this
I am aware of the import of the Deputy's question and that is a matter that may have to be rectified in the future. It would be better to look at specifics at that time rather than engage in a broad reform that will only inject further controversy and conflict into our society. I will certainly find out the latest state of play on this issue because it is a matter that will have to be redressed.
