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Lisbon Treaty in force

On December 1st 2009, the Treaty  of Lisbon  came into effect.

The Lisbon Treaty  came into effect having been ratified by all 27 EU Member States.  The Lisbon Treaty amends the EU Treaties and charts the way ahead for the European Union 

For the text of the Lisbon Treaty and other explanatory documentation please see the following link http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=34239