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  • THE LISBON TREATY - WHAT IT DOES

    A look at the Lisbon Treaty compiled from Jamie Smyth 's Lisbon Explained series

  • Lisbon Treaty faces rejection as No vote doubles in latest poll

    THE LISBON Treaty could face a shock rejection with the No side now in the lead, according to the findings of the latest Irish Times /TNS mrbi poll.

  • What is the Lisbon Treaty?

    Lisbon explained - part 1: In the first article in a new series, the issues surrounding the Lisbon Treaty, due to be voted on in the upcoming referendum, are explained.

  • Does the treaty express new values?

    Lisbon explained - part 2: Does the Lisbon Treaty create new rights, values or competences, or is it old wine in new bottles? asks JAMIE SMYTH, European Correspondent.

  • Do small states and democracy lose out?

    Lisbon explained: part 3: The amendments to the EU institutions proposed in Lisbon are by no means a perfect solution but, when compared with existing practices, represent a step forward in terms of democratic accountability, writes Jamie Smyth European Correspondent

  • Can EU be a unified voice on the world stage?

    Lisbon explained - part 4: The treaty maintains intergovernmental decision making on foreign policy, but two new positions and an external action force could provide greater co-ordination for the EU's international dealings

  • Neutrality undermined, or peacekeeping enhanced?

    Lisbon explained - part 5: Does Lisbon undermine Irish neutrality and create a militarised EU or strengthen its peacekeeping abilities?

  • Is Ireland's tax regime threatened?

    Lisbon explained - part 6: It is clear that some states want more integration in the tax field. But Lisbion makes no significant amendments to articles dealing with corporate tax policy, writes Jamie Smyth European Correspondent

  • What Lisbon says on: new president of European Council

    "The European Council shall elect its president by a qualified majority, for a term of two and a half years, renewable once. In the event of an impediment or serious misconduct, the European Council can end the president's term of office in accordance with the same procedure."

  • Giving a free hand to the market?

    LISBON EXPLAINED PART 7: Rejecting Lisbon, as urged by the TEEU, would leave workers relying on existing EU treaties and European Court of Justice case law, which unions say favours the rights of business over workers

  • Justice co-operation - opting in just to opt out?

    Lisbon explained - part 8: Decision-making in the justice field should be more democratic for all member states under the treaty - bar Ireland and Britain, who retain their "opt outs" from any new legislation proposed, writes  Jamie Smyth, European Correspondent.

  • VOTING PROCEDURE

    VOTING IN the Lisbon Treaty referendum takes place tomorrow. Polling stations open at 7am and close at 10pm.
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46.6%

YES

53.4%

NO

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