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Wed 07 Jul 2008Ireland will have to vote again on Lisbon, says Sarkozy
FRENCH PRESIDENT Nicolas Sarkozy’s declaration that Ireland will have to hold a second referendum on the Lisbon Treaty has caused quiet fury within the Government, just days before he visits Ireland.
During a meeting with deputies from his UMP party at his office in Paris yesterday, Mr Sarkozy, according to quotes from a number of those in attendance, said: “The Irish will have to vote again.” The UMP deputies repeated the remarks to journalists waiting outside.
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