andMr. McQuillan asked the Taoiseach the method in which representation to the Assembly of the EEC is carried out; what is the present total strength of the Assembly; what Ireland's total voting strength in the existing Assembly would be as a full member; and if any estimate can be given as to Ireland's voting position should all those seeking full membership be accepted.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - EEC: Assembly Voting Strength.
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The Assembly consists of delegates nominated by each of the member parliaments, from among their members, in accordance with the procedure laid down by each member-State.
The total membership of the Assembly is at present 142 drawn from each of the six member-States as provided in Article 138.2 of the Rome Treaty.
In advance of the outcome of the negotiations on our application for membership of the Community under Article 237 of the Treaty, it is not possible to say what number of delegates this country would, as a member, be entitled to send to the Assembly. The same is, of course, true of the other applicants for membership and, hence, it is not possible to estimate what our voting position would be in an enlarged Community.