Referendum on European treaty

Sir, – Prior to putting the EU Fiscal Stability Treaty to the Irish people in a referendum (Breaking News, February 28th), might…

Sir, – Prior to putting the EU Fiscal Stability Treaty to the Irish people in a referendum (Breaking News, February 28th), might I suggest that the Government urgently consult the people on the introduction of compulsory voting? The current situation whereby a minority of often ill-informed citizens can hold sway at the ballot box is clearly ill-suited to the constitutional requirements of this republic. – Yours, etc,

BARRY HENNESSY,

Turvey Walk,

Donabate, Co Dublin.