Ireland Ratifies the Lisbon Treaty - What Does it Mean to the EU?

Ireland held a referendum for the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty, which will change the foreign policy and presidency structures of the European Union. Some people fear that it will put too much power into the hands of a single individual (the permanent president) while others believe the treaty will allow the enlarged EU to operate effectively.

Information on the EU and the Lisbon Treaty:
EU in Slides
Treaty of Lisbon (text)