Kenny: Hollande has 'no intention of interfering' in referendum

The incoming French president has told the Taoiseach that he has no intention of interfering in Ireland's fiscal treaty referendum.

French president-elect Francois Hollande has no intention of interfering with Ireland’s referendum on the European treaty, Taoiseach Enda Kenny has insisted.

The two leaders spoke this morning by telephone where the incoming head of state in Paris made it clear that he understands and respects the need for Irish voters to have their say on the fiscal pact.