Kenny: Vote will help get better debt deal

Enda Kenny said the decisive yes vote in the EU treaty referendum would strengthen the Government’s hand in renegotiating Ireland’s banking debt in Europe.

The Taoiseach said he had spoken after the yes vote to European leaders, including German chancellor Angela Merkel, and emphasised the importance of lessening the debt as part of our bailout.

He said he had no regrets not engaging in a television debate during the campaign, and said he would never have been “shoved around” by Sinn Féin demands for one.