We should not defer treaty

I am writing in response to your editorial of April 27th 2012 ‘EU Referendum – new date is best chance of success’ which raises the question of deferring the date of the Stability Treaty Referendum.

Francois Hollande’s comments on the Stability Treaty suggest that like Ireland, he has a desire to ensure that Europe has a strong growth agenda. What is also apparent is that he is fundamentally in agreement with the core principle of stricter budgeting and, if elected, he is open-minded as to how to reinforce the growth agenda.

France is currently in the middle of an election campaign. It is not possible to predict what the outcome will be, or any action that will be taken post election.