Opposition unites to demand Europe referendum

Opposition leaders have united to demand a referendum on EU fiscal union even if the Attorney General rules it does not interfere with the constitution.

Fianna Fáil chief Micheál Martin denied his party was jumping on a bandwagon as it hardened its stance on the issue after Sinn Féin had led the pace on attacking Government “arrogance”.

Mr Martin insisted “the people’s judgment” should be trusted and it was “morally right” to allow them to vote given the crucial nature of the country’s relationship with Europe.