What did the Irish say no to? Everyone goes on repeating that one should abide by the decision of the Irish people. Of course, we should. But how? Should one respect the Irish rejection of the Lisbon Treaty and try to move forward without Ireland? Or should one draw the conclusion that this treaty is dead and that it should be renegotiated? The European Council's response, backed by the other Community institutions, was clear - the treaty is still alive, ratification of it continues, and it...