Or let's see if the EU finally gets the message that they have lost all contact with the public in the founder nations. Perhaps even that it needs to DO SOMETHING about that?
Just because various parliaments (Netherlands, UK, France) don't dare ask the public doesn't mean the treaty has improved

Nick, London,

There will be no break-away or two-tier Europe when this treaty is rejected next Thursday. Understandably there is a lot of hysteria right now and doomsday scenarios . What will happen in reality is that the EU will continue to function as it does today. Now let Britain vote on it.

John Asher, Dublin, Ireland

To the people of Ireland,

You have the freedom to chose, dont vote for this treaty. Please on behalf of the world, please dont let this elite power grab happen.

With respect and hope.

Phil, Ashburton, New Zealand

good luck to the irish people,l hope the no voters win by a
landslide our pm brown reneged on the promised referendum. he cant even admit its a copy of the rejected constitution by france and holland.

john cross, birmingham, warickshire

Cheers for all the support folks!

I for one do not want greater power to be surrendered to the Europeans. My only wish is to be ruled by my own elected native leaders.

In fact Ireland is psychologically closer to Boston than Berlin! So what are we doing! (Not suggesting joining the US!)

Murlough, Laois, Ireland

Maybe Ireland can save Europe from its suicidal obsession with being run by an bureaucratic nondemocratic oligarchy.

Go Ireland!

Let's have a referendum in the UK as well. Why is this being shoved down our throats? I thought this was a democracy. Are we too stupid to decide our future?

Lori, Brighton, UK

I don't for a moment presume to tell the Irish how to vote - I only wish I had the chance to vote on the treaty in my country. And perhaps if the ordinary people of Ireland makd the EU sit up and listen, then maybe the'll start listening to all of the rest of us, too. Good luck to you, Ireland!

Warwick Cairns, Windsor, UK

Those of you in Ireland who are undecided, think of the French and Dutch voters who rejected the constitution but now have no say in the regurgitated, 95% similar treaty. And the rest of us who don't get a vote because the powers tha be know they would lose - doesn't that just tell a story...

Tom, Milton Keynes, UK

If the amendment falls, then legally the Treaty is dead. We all still remain full members of the EU as it is, the sky does not fall in. Maybe they'll try an amended version of the amendment, the treaty, or something else, but any threats to the contrary are nonsense.

Oisín, Wexford, Ireland

Referendum are good when people know what they vote for and understand it. There seems to be a big problem there...

Jean-Michel, Brussels, Belgium

The assumption that the Brown would cease the ratification process in the UK may be misplaced. Would he put the UK in the dunce's corner with Ireland? I doubt it. The likelihood must be that all other Member States will ratify. The ball will then be back with a foolish and crestfallen Ireland.

Seosamh, Cathair,

To Richard:)

It's NOT my EU....since Ireland has become a member, how much money did WE ( the EU) pour in Poor Ireland to make it what it is today??? Think about it....:)) Have agreat weekend.

pascal-pierre, Brittany, EU (France)

That's not a threat is it, pascal-pierre? The whole treaty, like the EU itself these days, seems to recognise that in order to legitimise the behaviour of unelected people, who seek to impose a 'one size fits all' solution to a complex collection of peoples and cultures.

Bill Q, Derby,

Democracy western style, keep having a Referendum till the vote suits the politicians, then stop. We never have a vote to see if people have changed their minds, lets be really Democratic and let all the countries have a referendum to see if they want to stay in the E.U. or would like a change.

David, Helsinki, Finland

Like most europeans, I was denied the right o vote.
Europe and this treaty is anti-democratic.
They want a president and foreign minister? Give US ALL elections! The EU, as it is, is UNDEMOCRATIC and run against us by an élite of idiot burocrats in brussels: the bruxelliots.
P.S. I am pro-europe

Rui, Lisbon, Portugal

If my country was democratic I would have had a chance to vote on this matter. Unfortunately, being British ain't what it used to be. We might have our differences Irish cousins, but as a Yorkshireman of Irish blood, I implore you to SAY NO to this 'backdoor empire.'

Sam, Brussels, Belgium

Yes you can keep your EU of social laws, and we will stick to the EU of the 'Free Trade Zone'. I fully agree with the two-tier system Pascal-Pierre is proposing.

There are some aspects of the 'social model' that suit honest hard working French, but do not suit the same demographic in Ireland.

No

Richard, Ireland,

In Daniel's book God showed us the Old Roman Empire would return, it has in the form of the EU. The bottom line here is this, in the end the EU will not only have a treaty but they will have their 1st full time President. Ireland, you may be able to delay it, but you will not stop what is coming!

Frank DiMora, Lompoc, USA

Come on Ireland! Give a collective 'two fingers' to the treaty!!

Mike Marian, Gibraltar, Gibraltar

Let's see what happens on 12 june! If it were rejected....the other EU states would have to decide what to do next. leave Ireland to its fate and move forward and officialize a two-tier EU....or split between those who have (ratified) and the others, including the UK I assume...

pascal-pierre, Brittany, EU (France)