Irish expected to push for early treaty deal

The Irish EU Presidency is expected to recommend to EU leaders tomorrow in Brussels that talks on the Constitution be revived.

Following substantial moves in recent days by France, Germany, Spain and Poland, Irish prime minister and current head of the EU Bertie Ahern is set to push for an early deal on the Constitution, said EU sources.

In a letter sent to his fellow EU leaders yesterday, (23 March) reference is made to the importance of an early deal on the Constitution.

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