Ireland referendum on EU pact to be held on 31 May

The Irish Government announced on the 27 March 2012 that the Republic of Ireland would hold a referendum on the European fiscal treaty on 31 May 2012.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Ireland calls vote on European treaty http://www.europeansources.info/record/ireland-calls-vote-on-european-treaty/

Irish Times, 28.3.12: Bankers warn of No vote risk as EU treaty date set http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2012/0328/breaking7.html

Huffington Post, 27.3.12: Ireland sets May 31 date for EU treaty referendum http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20120327/eu-ireland-eu-referendum/

EurActiv, 28.3.12: Ireland plans fiscal treaty referendum on 31 May http://www.euractiv.com/euro-finance/ireland-calls-fiscal-treaty-referendum-31-may-news-511805

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