Questions in wake of the treaty referendum

Now that the people have spoken in the fiscal treaty referendum, we should examine some of the lessons learned during the debate.

A couple of issues in particular need urgent and specific attention in my opinion.

The controversy over the quasi-political remarks made by the chairman of the heretofore impartial Referendum Commission highlights alarming deficiencies within both Bunreacht na hÉireann and the relevant legislation concerning the conduct of referenda.