Taoiseach Micheál Martin has insisted that a referendum does not need to be held on the contentious CETA trade deal.
It comes after the Supreme Court ruled on Friday that part of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the EU breached parts of Ireland’s constitution.
Green Party TD Patrick Costello had launched a legal case about the agreement. He had argued against an investment court system that would settle debates between Canadian investors and EU member states. Mr Costello argued that this was unconstitutional.
