Ireland ‘ignores EU think tank at its peril’

IRELAND ignores the goings-on at the EU think tank on the future of Europe at its peril, European Parliament President Pat Cox warned yesterday.

The Government has been accused of not taking the Convention on the Future of Europe seriously.

Speaking in Dublin, Mr Cox said that although the level of Irish involvement was significant, he said it was vital the Irish position was put forward and alliances were formed with other countries.