Madam, - The European Union is moving too far and too fast. Concerns about EU primacy over member-states are heightened by the fact that the EU Commission will take legal action against democratically elected heads of state over their recent decision regarding the "Stability and Growth Pact". This is a sign of what is to come and certainly implies the primacy of the EU over member-state governments.
I have therefore personally asked the Taoiseach to ensure during Ireland's EU presidency that any EU constitutional treatywill not have primacy over member-states. It is vital that there is absolute openness and honesty with the electorate on this issue.
Threats, misinformation, accusations and scaremongering tactics, of the kind seen before the second Nice referendum, would not fool the electorate again when they are faced with a vote on the EU constitution.
I am pro-Europe, pro-enlargement, and pro-democracy; I am very worried, however, that anyone whoraises concerns or constructive criticism by questioning the selective presentation of information, intention and debate by those favouring a federal Europe are regarded as anti-Europe.
There is a need to be open with the people. That is why, during the Irishpresidency, I intend to continue holding information meetings throughout my constituency. I intend to bring the facts regarding Europe to the electorate and thereby help to ensure that as many people as possible exercise their democratic right to vote in an informed manner. - Yours, etc.,
DANA ROSEMARY SCALLON, MEP, Colonial Buildings, Eglinton Street, Galway.