Ireland blocks further EU integration
Published time: 13 Jun, 2008 22:54 Edited time: 14 Jun, 2008 02:54
Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen has said that his government 'accepts the verdict of the Irish people' after the country voted against the EU reform treaty. The vote is a major blow to the EU as all members are required
Ireland is so far the only country to hold a referendum.
The European Commission President, Jose Manuel Barroso, said EU leaders will meet at a summit next week to decide how to proceed.
