National identities will be safeguarded. Ireland has been the sole topic of this column this week. I believe that that is only right, because the fate of the Lisbon Treaty is at stake, as well as that of a member state which has on many occasions shown its European spirit. An Irish Prime Minister welcomed his country's becoming a net contributor to the Community budget, saying that, having enjoyed European support for its development, it was only fair that Ireland play its part in helping...