Cowen confirms second Lisbon referendum

[Oisín]

Cowen confirms second Lisbon referendum

Taoiseach Brian Cowen has said he will hold a second referendum on the Lisbon Treaty after receiving assurances at an EU summit in Brussels that it would not threaten Irish domestic policy.

Mr Cowen said: 'On the basis of today's agreement ... I am prepared to go back to the Irish people next year.'

The Taoiseach added that the Government would only decide on a date for a second referendum when certain conditions were finalised to their satisfaction.

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An attack on democracy that would make Robert Mugabe blush. The people have spoken and we said no. This just exposes the fascist nature of the EUSSR, anyone who votes yes to this treaty is a traitor.

[Vulpix]

Well said up!

An attack on democracy that would make Robert Mugabe blush. The people have spoken and we said no. This just exposes the fascist nature of the EUSSR, anyone who votes yes to this treaty is a traitor.

[Treffie]

The Irish situation was so embarrassing for the EU, let's hope the Irish give them the proverbial black eye once again!

The EU is getting beyond a joke.