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17/07/2008
Sarkozy To Discuss Treaty Rejection During Visit
French President Nicolas Sarkosy is due to hold informal discussions about the Lisbon Treaty debate when he visits Ireland on Monday.
Mr Sarkozy was reportedly scheduled to hold a public meeting with opponents of the Treaty during his short stay. However, it has been suggested that French officials became nervous about the plan and abandoned the idea. Mr Sarkozy will now meet with representatives of both sides of the referendum issue privately.
The French Premier caused controversy earlier in the week when he said "the Irish will have to vote again" in reference to the rejection of the Treaty last month. The comments were made to his officials during a private meeting.
The comments were played down by Taoiseach Brian Cowen, currently on an official visit to New York, who said it had to be acknowledged that there was a wide range of views across Europe about the problems faced after the No vote.
The remarks were also labeled as "unhelpful" by Labour party leader Eamon Gilmore. Mr Gilmore added that Mr Sarkozy will not be able to fully understand the reasons behind Ireland's rejection of the Treaty in a six-hour visit on Monday.
Meanwhile, Britain has officially ratified the Treaty, with the final stages of the passing of the agreement completed today.
See: Cowen Plays Down Sarkozy Treaty Remarks
(NS/JM)
Mr Sarkozy was reportedly scheduled to hold a public meeting with opponents of the Treaty during his short stay. However, it has been suggested that French officials became nervous about the plan and abandoned the idea. Mr Sarkozy will now meet with representatives of both sides of the referendum issue privately.
The French Premier caused controversy earlier in the week when he said "the Irish will have to vote again" in reference to the rejection of the Treaty last month. The comments were made to his officials during a private meeting.
The comments were played down by Taoiseach Brian Cowen, currently on an official visit to New York, who said it had to be acknowledged that there was a wide range of views across Europe about the problems faced after the No vote.
The remarks were also labeled as "unhelpful" by Labour party leader Eamon Gilmore. Mr Gilmore added that Mr Sarkozy will not be able to fully understand the reasons behind Ireland's rejection of the Treaty in a six-hour visit on Monday.
Meanwhile, Britain has officially ratified the Treaty, with the final stages of the passing of the agreement completed today.
See: Cowen Plays Down Sarkozy Treaty Remarks
(NS/JM)
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