Sean Barrett (Independent) | Oireachtas source

The deference we are discussing applies, particularly in this Parliament, to European matters. Professor Hardiman provided additional information to us on EMU and what it means. Did we understand what we were doing when we joined EMU? Were there contrarians who spoke up when Denmark, Sweden and the United Kingdom did not join? If so, did anyone think to follow their advice and reconsider this matter or was it a case of just touching the forelock and continuing on?