EU reforms: David Cameron's stance is worth support

ENDA KENNY may not be the most powerful ally of British Prime Minister David Cameron in his demand for EU reforms but he is strategically important nonetheless.

The Taoiseach’s presence in London yesterday at a meeting of the Confederation of British Industry and later in talks at No 10 signify the importance Ireland places on the United Kingdom remaining within the EU.

In a speech to the CBI, Mr Kenny said that Ireland regards the prospect of the UK leaving the EU as a major strategic risk.