The European council has the right to update treaties without the constent of member countries.

Decrease in voting power

Ireland’s voting power will decrease from 2.1% to 0.9%

The over ruling of the Irish constitution

The charter of Fundamental Rights can override the Irish Constitution on areas such as of human rights, justice, education, and health.

Term of Presdidency of the European Council

Currently the presidency of the European Council is shared equally across all member states for a period of six months. The Lisbon treaty will extend this period to two years. England, France,Germany and Italy will have the right to block all nominees for the presidency thus making it more difficult for smaller member countries

Neutrality

Ireland has always held a neutral stance when it came to conflict. The Lisbon treay will change this as it states “If a Member State is the victim of armed aggression on its territory, the other Member States shall have towards it an obligation of aid and assistance by all the means in their power.”