Treaty vote will not be re-run, says Kenny

Enda Kenny has ruled out any possibility of a second referendum on the EU fiscal compact treaty no matter which way the people vote.

The Taoiseach’s decision comes as Joan Burton, the social protection minister, looks increasingly isolated after calling for Europe to offer a sweetener for a yes vote.

Several ministers have shot down her call for a cheaper deal on paying off the Anglo debt in exchange for passing the referendum.