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16/07/2008
Cowen Plays Down Sarkozy Treaty Remarks
The Taoiseach has played down remarks made by French President Nicolas Sarkozy on the possibility of another referendum on the Lisbon Treaty.
Speaking to his deputies during a meeting in his office yesterday, Mr Sarkosy said that "the Irish will have to vote again" in reference to the rejection of the Treaty last month.
However, Taoiseach Brian Cowen has moved to say that Ireland had to acknowledge there was a range of views across Europe about the problems faced after the rejection of the treaty last month.
Speaking during a three-day visit to New York, Mr Cowen added that the Government is only beginning the process of examination the consequences of the rejection of the Treaty, and what it means for the future.
The Taoiseach went on to say that any decision on a possible second referendum would not simply be a matter for the Government, but rather an issue for all 27 members of the EU to consider.
Mr Sarkozy is due to visit Ireland next Monday to seek reasons for the No vote, and to explore possible solutions.
Meanwhile, the Taoiseach will ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange today as part of his trip, the first official visit since taking office.
Mr Cowen is also due to attend a number of high-level discussions with senior political and business figures, which will include the announcement of significant new export contracts won by Irish companies in the States.
(NS/JM)
Speaking to his deputies during a meeting in his office yesterday, Mr Sarkosy said that "the Irish will have to vote again" in reference to the rejection of the Treaty last month.
However, Taoiseach Brian Cowen has moved to say that Ireland had to acknowledge there was a range of views across Europe about the problems faced after the rejection of the treaty last month.
Speaking during a three-day visit to New York, Mr Cowen added that the Government is only beginning the process of examination the consequences of the rejection of the Treaty, and what it means for the future.
The Taoiseach went on to say that any decision on a possible second referendum would not simply be a matter for the Government, but rather an issue for all 27 members of the EU to consider.
Mr Sarkozy is due to visit Ireland next Monday to seek reasons for the No vote, and to explore possible solutions.
Meanwhile, the Taoiseach will ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange today as part of his trip, the first official visit since taking office.
Mr Cowen is also due to attend a number of high-level discussions with senior political and business figures, which will include the announcement of significant new export contracts won by Irish companies in the States.
(NS/JM)
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