Tag Archives: Thomas Pringle

Pringle begins ESM legal challenge

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

By MARY CAROLAN The European Stability Mechanism Treaty breaches the Irish Constitution, European Union law and the treaties of the EU on several grounds, Independent TD Thomas Pringle has argued before the High Court. Mr Pringle’s action raises matters of … Continue reading →

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High Court challenge over the Fiscal Stability Treaty

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

INDEPENDENT Donegal South West TD Thomas Pringle has brought a High Court challenge over what he says will be the “far reaching” effects of the May 31 referendum on the Fiscal Stability Treaty. Mr Pringle claims the Government intends to … Continue reading →

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court case to force the Government to hold a separate referendum on the ESM Treaty set to proceed

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

By Namawinelake “The State’s organs cannot contract to exercise in a particular procedure their policy-making roles or in any way to fetter powers bestowed unfettered by the Constitution. They are the guardians of these powers – not the disposers of them.” … Continue reading →

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