Why should national interest play second fiddle to party politics?

THIS time next week our fate as part of the EU will be decided.

There will either be a sigh of relief from those that matter in the Union, or a low angry groan with the Irish relegated to the eurosceptics corner.

Even if it’s a Yes, this chapter is still not closed, as the Czech eurosceptic president, Vaclav Klaus, is threatening to delay signing despite his parliament ratifying.