Public support for treaty on the rise

Public support for the the European fiscal compact treaty is growing, with two opinion polls showing clear support for passing it.

The latest poll shows that while more than 25% of people have yet to decide which way they will vote, of those with clear voting intentions 60% will vote yes and 40% will vote no.

The news will come as a boost to the Government as it seeks to pass the referendum on the treaty, which Taoiseach Enda Kenny signed on Friday, subject to public approval.