LAST autumn the people of Ireland were frightened and cajoled into voting for the Lisbon Treaty and, as a result of its ratification, the citizens of the EU were honoured by the appointment of a president and a high representative.

LAST autumn the people of Ireland were frightened and cajoled into voting for the Lisbon Treaty and, as a result of its ratification, the citizens of the EU were honoured by the appointment of a president and a high representative.