Coalition councillors set to vote no in referendum

A number of government party councillors have serious misgivings about the fiscal treaty referendum, with some set to vote no.

Coalition partners Fine Gael and Labour are calling for a yes vote, arguing the treaty is essential for economic stability. However, several of Enda Kenny and Eamon Gilmore’s own councillors have voiced reservations about it.

The councillors told the Irish Examiner of their concerns, with some suggesting it should be scrapped.