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Fear of rolling referenda may prompt surge in yes vote

By Donal Conaty

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. »

Sarkozy may join Taoiseach on Late Late Show to save Lisbon Treaty

By Donal Conaty

President Nicolas Sarkozy of France has offered to appear on tonight’s Late Late Show with Taoiseach Brian Cowen in an effort to boost support for the Lisbon referendum after attempts to get Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny to campaign for a no vote failed. »