In what could be a defining moment in the Lisbon referendum’s destiny Taoiseach Brian Cowen has revealed that rolling dates will be set aside for future Lisbon Treaty referenda if we fail to vote in favour of Lisbon on October 2nd.
“The Lisbon Treaty will not just go away you know,” the Taoiseach said. “We will continue to vote for it until it is passed. We may even squeeze in a referendum this side of Christmas and then another at Easter. It is imperative we don’t give the impression that we are turning our back on Lisbon.”
No campaigners fear that the prospect of never-ending Lisbon campaigning might persuade the public to vote yes just to be rid of the subject. “You know we could vote once a month if we get the e-voting machines up and running,” Mr Cowen said ominously.[poll id="2"]
