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Tue 11 Nov 2008FG proposes changing treaty ratification process
Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has proposed changing the Constitution to allow the Supreme Court decide whether future EU treaties need to be ratified by referendum, as part of a package of measures to address Ireland’s future role in the union.
Mr Kenny said future international treaties should be referred to the Supreme Court when they are agreed to establish which of their provisions need to be put to the people.
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