01 June 2012

Statements by President Van Rompuy and President Barroso on the results of the Irish referendum

Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council made today a statement following the results of the referendum in Ireland on the Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union:

"I welcome the positive outcome of the referendum in Ireland on the Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union. With this vote, the Irish people have given their endorsement and commitment to European integration. This result is an important step towards recovery and stability."

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European Commission President, José Manuel  Barroso, made the following statement on the results of the Irish referendum on the Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance:

"I very much welcome the outcome of the Irish referendum on the Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance. Irish citizens have participated in an intense debate on the Treaty and on what it will mean for them.

"This Treaty is a key component of the EU's response to the current economic crisis. Restoring sustainability to public finances remains an important objective. I know that many voiced their concerns about the need for growth during the campaign. The European Commission believes that stability and growth go together and that we cannot have one without the other. The Commission will continue to build on its agenda for structural reform and targeted investment to boost growth. Earlier this week we published proposals designed to get the EU growing again which we hope will be strongly supported in Ireland.“

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