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02/10/2009
Lisbon Treaty Goes To Vote
Voting is underway for the second time as Ireland goes to the polls on the crucial Lisbon Treaty referendum.
If there is a second 'No' recorded, it will have far-reaching implications for the future of the European Union, which will be forced to tear up the Lisbon Treaty.
Around three million people are therefore being asked to determine the fate of around 500 million people across the EU.
Polling stations in 43 constituencies across the country opened at 7am and won't close until 10pm to allow workers plenty of opportunity to cast their votes.
(BMcC/KMcA)
If there is a second 'No' recorded, it will have far-reaching implications for the future of the European Union, which will be forced to tear up the Lisbon Treaty.
Around three million people are therefore being asked to determine the fate of around 500 million people across the EU.
Polling stations in 43 constituencies across the country opened at 7am and won't close until 10pm to allow workers plenty of opportunity to cast their votes.
(BMcC/KMcA)
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