EU Constitution ‘the right choice for Ireland’

THE European Constitution was the right choice for Europe and for Ireland, Bertie Ahern has stressed.

The Taoiseach accepted the EU was “far from perfect” but reiterated his view that because of its existence, “there is no part of the world in which we could be more fortunate to live”.

In a keynote speech at Dublin City Hall to mark Europe Day, which is being celebrated today, he last night stressed the importance of the constitution and warned of the implications if it were to be rejected.