Lara Marlowe, a very respected irish Journalist (Irish Times) got some reaction from someone in paris who she said 'speaks for' sarko. She spoke about it on the radio in last little while.

I'll paraphrase: 'We are sure that the Irish government can put the treaty to the voters again and are in a position to do what it takes to got them to vote yes the next time'

Not very diplomatic to say the least!