Government launches Stability Treaty website

In the run-up to the May 31 referendum on the Stability Treaty, a public information campaign has been unveiled by the government.www.stabilitytreaty.ie, also available in mobile format, has links to Facebook and Twitter.In addition, the full text of the Stability Treaty is to be delivered to every household in the country in early May. Printed in both English and Irish, it will include a short explanatory guide.There will also be a follow-up delivery in the lead-up to polling day of a leaflet summarising the main provisions of the Treaty.Launching www.stabilitytreaty.ie in Government Buildings on Monday Taoiseach Enda Kenny said the government is determined to ensure the Irish people have full information on all aspects of the treaty."This will be among the most thorough government information campaigns ever for a European referendum," he said."We have launched the website so everyone can read the treaty and have it explained article-by-article. In early May, every single home in the land will receive a copy of the treaty with explanatory material. Closer to polling day, every home will get another information note to help make their final decision as well-informed as possible."Knowing the determination of the Irish people - despite great sacrifices - to restore Ireland's economic health, I am confident that they will endorse this Treaty when they make their choice in the referendum on May 31."