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Thu 07 Jul 2009Taoiseach sets October 2nd date for referendum on Lisbon
TAOISEACH BRIAN Cowenhas confirmed the Lisbon Treaty referendum will take place on Friday, October 2nd, as legislation to allow it go ahead – the 28th Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty of Lisbon) Bill 2009 – passed all stages in the Dáil last night.
Mr Cowen told the House that at the European Council meeting of EU leaders “Ireland secured the guarantees that we required on tax, neutrality and ethical issues. These will become part of the treaties by means of a protocol.
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