Comments on: Ireland says NO to EU

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:56:03 +0000

It's refreshing to see that Ireland has given voters the chance to have their say - this hasn't happened in a lot of so-called democratic European countries, including the UK. I'm surprised that they voted 'no' as Ireland has seemed much more European-minded than the UK in recent years (perhaps as a result of all the EU funding they've received for regeneration?)

By: rick

rick — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:11:54 +0000

I think they should say no, other country's can't mess with Ireland!

By: mary

mary — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:55:20 +0000

I think it will be best if ireland stays with the popular vote and does not allow a stealth... This will keep the taxes and gas prices down...

By: david

david — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:21:45 +0000

interesting blog-Basically they voted no because they felt their autonomy was threatened.So Ireland is the only country in the EU that requires referendum?The EU must find a legal way around this situation.

By: Candace

Candace — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:08:28 +0000

Amazing that all these "democratic" governments are not allowing their citizens to vote on something this important. I'm glad to see Ireland voted NO on this. Of course the larger nations will find some way to make sure Ireland "pays" for not going along with the plan.

By: bob

bob — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:26:09 +0000

thanks for the eye witness post. it's interesting to see the viewpoint of someone in-country on this important issue. It will be interesting to see what actions will betaken by the rest of the E.U.

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[...] we were in Ireland, they had a national referendum on the European Union’s Lisbon Treaty. Ireland voted NO, with 53% against - thus blocking the treaty, which required approval by all 27 EU [...]