EU Parliament head welcomes 'important signal of Ireland’s commitment to the eurozone'

The president of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz has welcomed the outcome of the Fiscal Treaty referendum here.

He said: ``This is an important day for Ireland and for the European Union. The Yes vote sends an important signal of Ireland’s commitment to the eurozone and to the EU more broadly. The vote clearly states that Ireland’s future is at the heart of the eurozone.