EU passes the democratic test

PERHAPS your columnist Hermann Kelly has emerged form a deep sleep recently judging by his column on the EU at 50 (Irish Examiner, March 23).

Last time I checked Irish ministers we elected played a decisive role at the EU council of ministers.

Last time I checked each successive step in the European integration process had been endorsed by the people in a referendum. But, as Mr Kelly indicates in relation to the euro, the people are stupid and make the wrong decisions, poor things.