SF to warn Sarkozy against call for second referendum

Sinn Fein says it will be telling French President Nicolas Sarkozy that Ireland should not be asked to hold a second referendum on the Lisbon Treaty. Party president Gerry Adams says the Taoiseach should also make this clear to Mr Sarkozy when he visits Ireland for four hours next week. The French President has reportedly told his party in private that Ireland will have to hold a second referendum, even though he is publicly saying that he will listen to all opinions on his visit next Monday. However, Mr Adams says a new treaty must be drawn up following Ireland's democratic rejection of... [read full story]