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Wed 06 Jun 2009Cowen to give Lisbon poll date in fortnight
TAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen will name the exact date for the Lisbon Treaty referendum when legislation to allow it take place goes through the Dáil and Seanad in a fortnight’s time.
Mr Cowen told Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny that “I have indicated that early October is the date. We should bring the Bill to the House” and at that stage “we can state clearly what is the date for reasons relating to how referenda operate”.
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