Following another day of difficult negotiations on the Constitution on Tuesday (18 May), the Irish Presidency has been urged to produce a compromise package on the Constitution to get the talks moving.
French foreign minister Michel Barnier threw down the gauntlet to Dublin and demanded that the Presidency take a risk.
"They have to take a risk", said Mr Barnier adding that a "global package" - including a proposal on the vexed issue...
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