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18/05/2009
Poll Shows More Than Half Back Lisbon
The results of a poll published today suggest more than half of Irish voters now support the Lisbon Treaty.
The Irish Times poll shows that 52% would now vote Yes despite the amended European Treaty failing to be accepted by voters in last year's referendum.
Joe Costello, Labour's Spokesperson on Europe and Human Rights, today welcomed the news.
"This poll is welcoming news and the Government should make haste in presenting the Oireachtas with a draft of guarantees as we need to have a proper consultation on the issues and a proper debate in both Houses of the Oireachtas," Mr Costello said.
The Labour spokesman urged the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Michael Martin, to "bring back a document" from his current meeting in Brussels with other Foreign Affairs ministers from the 27 member countries.
Mr Costello said: "The main item on the agenda is the Lisbon Treaty and I urge him to make decisions and to bring forward a draft of guarantees.
"A final decision on the text is due to be taken in the middle of June by the Leaders of the 27 Member States and an urgent debate is needed."
(DW/BMcC)
The Irish Times poll shows that 52% would now vote Yes despite the amended European Treaty failing to be accepted by voters in last year's referendum.
Joe Costello, Labour's Spokesperson on Europe and Human Rights, today welcomed the news.
"This poll is welcoming news and the Government should make haste in presenting the Oireachtas with a draft of guarantees as we need to have a proper consultation on the issues and a proper debate in both Houses of the Oireachtas," Mr Costello said.
The Labour spokesman urged the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Michael Martin, to "bring back a document" from his current meeting in Brussels with other Foreign Affairs ministers from the 27 member countries.
Mr Costello said: "The main item on the agenda is the Lisbon Treaty and I urge him to make decisions and to bring forward a draft of guarantees.
"A final decision on the text is due to be taken in the middle of June by the Leaders of the 27 Member States and an urgent debate is needed."
(DW/BMcC)
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Irish voters have rejected the Lisbon Treaty. With results in from 38 of the 43 constituencies, the Lisbon Treaty is being beaten by a margin of 53.7% to 46.3%. According to RTÉ this afternoon, while that margin is expected to tighten as more results are announced, the result is not in doubt.
Lisbon Treaty Rejected
Irish voters have rejected the Lisbon Treaty. With results in from 38 of the 43 constituencies, the Lisbon Treaty is being beaten by a margin of 53.7% to 46.3%. According to RTÉ this afternoon, while that margin is expected to tighten as more results are announced, the result is not in doubt.
10 June 2008
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16 February 2009
Survey Reveals Ireland Would Back Second Lisbon Vote
A survey published today has revealed the majority of Irish voters would vote yes for the Lisbon in a second referendum. The Irish Times TNS/mrbi poll, taken among 1,000 voters around the country, suggests the economic crisis has shifted the public mood into the Yes camp over the hotly debated treaty.
Survey Reveals Ireland Would Back Second Lisbon Vote
A survey published today has revealed the majority of Irish voters would vote yes for the Lisbon in a second referendum. The Irish Times TNS/mrbi poll, taken among 1,000 voters around the country, suggests the economic crisis has shifted the public mood into the Yes camp over the hotly debated treaty.
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