Romanian president survives impeachment referendum Romanian President Traian Basescu has survived a referendum on his impeachment. News • 30 Jul 12
Romanian president survives impeachment referendum Romanian President Traian Basescu has survived a referendum on his impeachment. News • 30 Jul 12
Cameron indicates referendum on EU possible British Prime Minister David Cameron has suggested the possibilty of a future referendum on Britain's relationship with the European Union, but not on whether to stay or leave. News • 01 Jul 12
Cameron indicates referendum on EU possible British Prime Minister David Cameron has suggested the possibilty of a future referendum on Britain's relationship with the European Union, but not on whether to stay or leave. News • 01 Jul 12
FG Senator confirms referendum on Seanad next year Fine Gael leader in the Seanad Maurice Cummins has said that there will be a referendum on the future of the institution next year. News • 08 Jun 12
FG Senator confirms referendum on Seanad next year Fine Gael leader in the Seanad Maurice Cummins has said that there will be a referendum on the future of the institution next year. News • 08 Jun 12
Taoiseach hails fiscal treaty referendum result Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said last week's fiscal treaty referendum result sends out a powerful message that Ireland is serious about overcoming its economic difficulties. News • 08 Jun 12
Taoiseach hails fiscal treaty referendum result Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said last week's fiscal treaty referendum result sends out a powerful message that Ireland is serious about overcoming its economic difficulties. News • 08 Jun 12
Ireland passes fiscal treaty referendum Irish voters have backed the fiscal treaty by a large majority - with 60.3% voting Yes and 39.7% voting No. News • 26 Jul 12
Ireland passes fiscal treaty referendum Irish voters have backed the fiscal treaty by a large majority - with 60.3% voting Yes and 39.7% voting No. News • 26 Jul 12
SF seeks judicial review of Commission statements The High Court has begun hearing a challenge brought by Sinn Fein TD Pearse Doherty aimed at having the Referendum Commission withdraw remarks it made earlier this month concerning Ireland's veto over the ESM. News • 29 May 12
SF seeks judicial review of Commission statements The High Court has begun hearing a challenge brought by Sinn Fein TD Pearse Doherty aimed at having the Referendum Commission withdraw remarks it made earlier this month concerning Ireland's veto over the ESM. News • 29 May 12
Opinion polls suggest Yes ahead in treaty campaign Three new opinion polls indicate the Yes side is ahead in the fiscal treaty referendum. News • 28 May 12
Opinion polls suggest Yes ahead in treaty campaign Three new opinion polls indicate the Yes side is ahead in the fiscal treaty referendum. News • 28 May 12
Martin calls for leaders' debate on fiscal treaty Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said that the fairest way to resolve any issues of lack of media balance in the fiscal treaty referendum campaign is to have a leaders' debate. News • 23 May 12
Martin calls for leaders' debate on fiscal treaty Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said that the fairest way to resolve any issues of lack of media balance in the fiscal treaty referendum campaign is to have a leaders' debate. News • 23 May 12
Cox accuses Sinn Féin of selective quotation Former European Parliament President Pat Cox has accused Sinn Féin of using selective quotation to argue Ireland could still access the ESM fund if it rejects the fiscal treaty. News • 21 May 12
Cox accuses Sinn Féin of selective quotation Former European Parliament President Pat Cox has accused Sinn Féin of using selective quotation to argue Ireland could still access the ESM fund if it rejects the fiscal treaty. News • 21 May 12
Fiscal treaty poll shows stable Yes vote A new Red C/Paddy Power opinion poll on the fiscal treaty shows a relatively stable proportion of voters favouring the Yes side, which would be enough for the treaty to be passed. News • 18 May 12
Fiscal treaty poll shows stable Yes vote A new Red C/Paddy Power opinion poll on the fiscal treaty shows a relatively stable proportion of voters favouring the Yes side, which would be enough for the treaty to be passed. News • 18 May 12
Commission says referendum cannot be postponed The Referendum Commission has said the fiscal treaty poll cannot be postponed. News • 18 May 12
Commission says referendum cannot be postponed The Referendum Commission has said the fiscal treaty poll cannot be postponed. News • 18 May 12
Communications Union votes to support treaty The Communications Workers' Union has voted in favour of supporting the fiscal treaty in the forthcoming referendum. News • 18 May 12
Communications Union votes to support treaty The Communications Workers' Union has voted in favour of supporting the fiscal treaty in the forthcoming referendum. News • 18 May 12
Taoiseach rules out changing referendum date Taoiseach Enda Kenny has ruled out changing the date of the fiscal treaty referendum, despite the German parliament delaying its ratification process. News • 18 May 12
Taoiseach rules out changing referendum date Taoiseach Enda Kenny has ruled out changing the date of the fiscal treaty referendum, despite the German parliament delaying its ratification process. News • 18 May 12
ULA says pro-treaty parties 'cannot be trusted' The United Left Alliance - which is campaigning for a No vote in the fiscal treaty referendum - has severely criticised the pro-treaty side, saying they cannot be trusted. News • 09 May 12
ULA says pro-treaty parties 'cannot be trusted' The United Left Alliance - which is campaigning for a No vote in the fiscal treaty referendum - has severely criticised the pro-treaty side, saying they cannot be trusted. News • 09 May 12
Adams happy to take part in referendum debate Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams today said he is prepared to debate other party leaders on the fiscal treaty. News • 05 May 12
Adams happy to take part in referendum debate Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams today said he is prepared to debate other party leaders on the fiscal treaty. News • 05 May 12
Enda Kenny tells Dáil Ireland must 'balance books' Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he recognises that austerity and cutbacks are not the way back to prosperity, but said "we have to balance our books". News • 18 May 12
Enda Kenny tells Dáil Ireland must 'balance books' Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he recognises that austerity and cutbacks are not the way back to prosperity, but said "we have to balance our books". News • 18 May 12
Shane Ross calls for referendum to be deferred Independent TD Shane Ross has called on the Government to defer the referendum on the fiscal treaty. News • 18 May 12
Shane Ross calls for referendum to be deferred Independent TD Shane Ross has called on the Government to defer the referendum on the fiscal treaty. News • 18 May 12
Martin reiterates FF support for fiscal treaty Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said he "sees no upside to voting No" in the upcoming fiscal treaty referendum. News • 01 May 12
Martin reiterates FF support for fiscal treaty Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said he "sees no upside to voting No" in the upcoming fiscal treaty referendum. News • 01 May 12
IMF says comments on funding were misinterpreted The IMF has said that an article published in The Sunday Times misinterpreted remarks from its spokesman when it said the fund would lend to Ireland even if the EU fiscal treaty is rejected. News • 30 Apr 12
IMF says comments on funding were misinterpreted The IMF has said that an article published in The Sunday Times misinterpreted remarks from its spokesman when it said the fund would lend to Ireland even if the EU fiscal treaty is rejected. News • 30 Apr 12
Poll shows slight increase in treaty opposition A new opinion poll conducted for The Sunday Business Post shows a slight narrowing in the gap between supporters and opponents of the EU fiscal treaty. News • 18 May 12
Poll shows slight increase in treaty opposition A new opinion poll conducted for The Sunday Business Post shows a slight narrowing in the gap between supporters and opponents of the EU fiscal treaty. News • 18 May 12
S&P leaves Ireland credit rating unchanged Standard & Poor's has said Ireland's outlook remains negative although its credit rating is unchanged. Business • 30 Apr 12
S&P leaves Ireland credit rating unchanged Standard & Poor's has said Ireland's outlook remains negative although its credit rating is unchanged. Business • 30 Apr 12
Central Bank Governor in favour of treaty Central Bank Governor Professor Patrick Honohan has said that signing up to the fiscal treaty is a safer alternative for Ireland. News • 18 May 12
Central Bank Governor in favour of treaty Central Bank Governor Professor Patrick Honohan has said that signing up to the fiscal treaty is a safer alternative for Ireland. News • 18 May 12
ICTU will not take stance on fiscal treaty The executive council of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions has decided not to issue any recommendation to union members on how to vote on the fiscal treaty. News • 18 May 12
ICTU will not take stance on fiscal treaty The executive council of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions has decided not to issue any recommendation to union members on how to vote on the fiscal treaty. News • 18 May 12
SIPTU wants €10bn stimulus plan for treaty support SIPTU has warned that it will only back the fiscal treaty if the Government agrees to implement a €10bn stimulus programme. News • 18 May 12
SIPTU wants €10bn stimulus plan for treaty support SIPTU has warned that it will only back the fiscal treaty if the Government agrees to implement a €10bn stimulus programme. News • 18 May 12
