Ross: Ask for debt reduction in return for passing treaty

Ireland is to hold a referendum on whether to support strict new European fiscal rules and Independent TD Shane Ross has challenged the Taoiseach to ask for a debt write-down from Europe.

Ireland is to hold a referendum on whether to support strict new European fiscal rules and Independent TD Shane Ross has challenged the Taoiseach to ask for a debt write-down from Europe.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny said ratification of the contentious fiscal compact, which provides access to future bailout funds and enforces sanctions, is in the national interest.

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