INSTANT VIEW-Reaction to Irish vote on EU treaty

(Reuters) - Irish voters have rejected the EU's Lisbon treaty in a referendum, Irish Justice Minister Dermot Ahern conceded on Friday.

Here is some initial reaction to the news.

ROBERT WORCESTER AT POLLSTERS MORI

"It may be a eureka moment now but it will be business as usual in Brussels. It will come back as mutton dressed as lamb.

"They (the EU) will get their president no matter what, their foreign minister no matter what and the Brussels steamroller will eventually overcome public hostility."

HOLGER SCHMIEDING, ECONOMIST, BANK OF AMERICA

"The euro seems to be reacting negatively. But even if the no vote is confirmed, we don't expect a lasting negative impact on exchange rates as it won't have a significant economic impact for the foreseeable future. It's a significant political headache but not a significant economic issue for the time being."

ANTONIO MISSIROLI, DIRECTOR EUROPEAN POLICY CENTRE THINK TANK

"This triggers a political crisis in Europe that requires strong leadership in Ireland, in Brussels and elsewhere in Europe. The sooner action is take the more likely it is that the crisis can be addressed and hopefully resolved."