Fickle Irish threaten treaty

Commentary feature discusses the issues and lead-up to the second referendum in Ireland on the Treaty of Lisbon, 2 October 2009.

Irish Times, 4.9.09: Martin admits 'significant' Lisbon challenge after poll http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0904/breaking22.htm

France24, 4.9.09: Poll shows ‘Yes’ support for Lisbon Treaty slipping http://www.france24.com/en/20090904-poll-shows-support-lisbon-treaty-slipping-

EurActiv, 4.9.09: Support for Lisbon Treaty in Ireland plunges http://www.euractiv.com/en/future-eu/support-lisbon-treaty-ireland-plunges/article-185135

ESO: Background information: Irish voters reject EU treaty http://www.europeansources.info/record/irish-voters-reject-eu-treaty/

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