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Referendum

A vote where the public is asked to decide on a constitutional ammendment or a new constitution.

# referendum - Wednesday 23 May, 2012

Referendum

Large majority of voters in favour of referendum on ESM treaty

23/05/12 3,057 Views 13 Comments

A Red C poll commissioned by the pan-European ‘EU Democrats’ shows 72 per cent of voters would like a referendum.

Opinion

Vote No: The Treaty will bring the EU together – in economic stagnation

23/05/12 3,059 Views 46 Comments

Confidence and stability will be the last things to emerge from this dangerous experiment, writes Michael Taft.

Opinion

Vote Yes: EU funds are like our credit union. Let’s not go to the loan sharks.

23/05/12 2,877 Views 96 Comments

A Yes to the Stability Treaty will give Ireland access to the ESM, writes Naoise Nunn – and keep us out of a potentially lethal game of chicken.

# referendum - Tuesday 22 May, 2012

Referendum

Proposal to bring Bill to move referendum date rejected

22/05/12 2,818 Views 37 Comments

The proposal by Independent TDs was voted down in the Dáil this evening.

Referendum

Taoiseach to address the nation ahead of Fiscal Compact referendum

22/05/12 4,172 Views 144 Comments

Enda Kenny will deliver an address to the nation on Sunday evening to ensure balanced coverage from RTÉ after it broadcasts Gerry Adams’ speech to the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis on Saturday evening.

From Business ETC Debt

Poll shows support for pooling EU debt

22/05/12 2,632 Views 10 Comments

Latest Eurobarometer poll gauged attitudes to EU debt – and measures to tackle it.

High Court

TD brings legal challenge against ESM treaty

22/05/12 3,624 Views 51 Comments

Thomas Pringle agreed a timetable to exchange documents with the State during a filing yesterday.

EGGED

Donegal group defends protest despite ‘egging’ of Taoiseach’s car

22/05/12 4,056 Views 75 Comments

The Taoiseach’s car was ‘egged’ while arriving to Loreto Community School in Milford yesterday.

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Tuesday

22/05/12 3,893 Views 7 Comments

Every morning, TheJournal.ie brings you the nine stories you need to know as you kick off your day.

IDIOTS AND LUNATICS

Idiots and lunatics! Michael O’Leary tells us what he really thinks

22/05/12 14,271 Views 170 Comments

The Ryanair CEO probably isn’t an authorised campaigner for the Yes side.

Opinion

Column: Who are the winners and losers in the referendum campaign right now?

22/05/12 3,282 Views 62 Comments

With nine days to go before referendum day, Dr Jane Suiter of UCC analyses the parties and the latest polls to see how the campaign is playing out.

# referendum - Monday 21 May, 2012

Liveblog

As it happened: The Frontline Fiscal Compact referendum debate

21/05/12 9,763 Views 244 Comments

We went minute-by-minute as representatives from the Yes and No camps went head-to-head over the Fiscal Compact treaty with just over a week until polling.

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The Daily Fix: Monday

21/05/12 4,034 Views 6 Comments

Your nightly round-up of the day’s biggest news stores…

Referendum

“It’s a lie on so many levels” – Ganley denies conflict of interest over fund

21/05/12 4,754 Views 98 Comments

The Libertas founder has denied claims from a Fine Gael TD that there is a conflict of interest over his establishment of a Swiss asset management company and his advocating a No vote.

# referendum - Sunday 20 May, 2012

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The Daily Fix: Sunday

20/05/12 3,552 Views No Comments

Your evening round-up of the day’s biggest news stories, as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed…

From Business ETC Eurobonds

Eurobond plan won’t delay referendum, says Noonan

20/05/12 3,203 Views 23 Comments

Meanwhile, Pearse Doherty says Sinn F̩in would be interested in eurobonds Рdepending on the terms involved.

# referendum - Saturday 19 May, 2012

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The Daily Fix: Saturday

19/05/12 3,681 Views 4 Comments

Your round-up of the day’s biggest stories as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed…

Referendum

‘No position’ for Green Party on Fiscal Treaty referendum

19/05/12 2,841 Views 33 Comments

Support for or against the Treaty fell short of the two-thirds the Greens require to adopt a stance on the referendum.

From The Daily Edge Not The News

Here is the week’s news… skewed

19/05/12 2,113 Views 4 Comments

BREAKING via The Mire wire: The Government’s You Retire, We Rehire policy; Israel to take on Ireland; the second referendum that won’t happen will be held on 22 June.

Referendum

“This isn’t about housekeeping” – Boyd Barrett and Burton debate Fiscal referendum

19/05/12 3,016 Views 113 Comments

Politicians sparred over potential impact of voting for or against the Fiscal Compact.

# referendum - Friday 18 May, 2012

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The Daily Fix: Friday

18/05/12 2,603 Views 3 Comments

All the day’s main news as well as the bits and pieces that you may have missed…

Referendum

Yes side remains clear – but lead narrows – in latest referendum poll

18/05/12 2,844 Views 196 Comments

Red C’s poll for Paddy Power shows the No vote remaining on 31 per cent, but Yes has lost three points to ‘Don’t Know’.

Euref

‘This isn’t like Nice and Lisbon’: FG insists there will be no second vote

18/05/12 1,602 Views 71 Comments

Simon Coveney has attempted to squash speculation over a second referendum after Richard Bruton’s comments yesterday.

# referendum - Thursday 17 May, 2012

Fiscal Compacted

Referendum roundup: 14 days to go

17/05/12 2,214 Views 34 Comments

Austerity treaty, stability treaty, or somewhere in between? TheJournal.ie keeps you up to date with our evening Fiscal Compact refendum bulletin.

Referendum

Updated: Bruton suggests Ireland could vote again… then ‘retracts’ statement

17/05/12 8,075 Views 211 Comments

The Jobs Minister said that Ireland could be asking for a second referendum if it voted no, but he later retracted that statement during a debate in Dublin this evening.

Live

AS IT HAPPENED: The Last Word’s Fiscal Compact debate

17/05/12 8,418 Views 108 Comments

We’ll be watching and updating you as the ‘No’ and ‘Yes’ campaigners take each other on in front of Today FM’s Matt Cooper this afternoon.

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Shane Ross proposes bill to allow delay to referendum

17/05/12 1,940 Views 47 Comments

Ross’s suggestion was dismissed by the Tánaiste who said that Ross couldn’t make up his own mind on how to vote on the Treaty.

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Thursday

17/05/12 5,095 Views 25 Comments

The nine stories you need to know this morning, including: students expelled from Dublin school over Facebook messages, one third of voters don’t know how they’re voting – and Copper Face Jacks…

Euref

Swingers: latest poll shows 35 per cent of referendum voters ‘don’t know’

17/05/12 2,005 Views 108 Comments

Government under pressure to ensure the one-third of voters head towards a Yes vote.

# referendum - Wednesday 16 May, 2012

Fiscal Compacted

Referendum roundup: 15 days to go

16/05/12 2,289 Views 19 Comments

Austerity treaty, stability treaty or somewhere in between? TheJournal.ie keeps you up to date with our evening Fiscal Compact referendum bulletin.

Referendum

Noonan says rejecting EU treaty would be ‘dangerous’ for Ireland

16/05/12 3,280 Views 140 Comments

The Finance Minister told the Bloomberg Economic Summit in Dublin today that Ireland should send a positive message to Europe by voting Yes.

Euref

[Updated] Minister Quinn: Govt will implement treaty ‘without delay’

16/05/12 2,670 Views 154 Comments

If there is Yes vote on 31 May.

# referendum - Tuesday 15 May, 2012

Fiscal Compacted

Referendum roundup: 16 days to go

15/05/12 2,724 Views 31 Comments

Austerity treaty, stability treaty or somewhere in between? TheJournal.ie keeps you up to date with our evening Fiscal Compact referendum bulletin.

Euref

Referendum vote cannot be postponed, says commission

15/05/12 2,273 Views 52 Comments

The only way for the vote to be delayed is if a general election was called.

Leaders' Questions

Kenny plays down chances of EU growth deal before referendum

15/05/12 1,970 Views 64 Comments

The Taoiseach says next week’s meeting of the European Council probably won’t make any immediate concrete decisions.

Not Debating

Taoiseach declines to take part in TV3 debate with Gerry Adams

15/05/12 3,576 Views 124 Comments

The government and the broadcaster have both confirmed that Enda Kenny will not debate Gerry Adams two days before the referendum in a live televised debate which will not now go ahead.

Euref

Delaying referendum ‘not in the national interest’, says Shatter

15/05/12 1,098 Views 39 Comments

“It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark,” says the justice minister, responding to calls from independent TDs to put it off.

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Video, audio: Kenny tells protester ‘You could do with a day’s work, I’d say’

15/05/12 6,698 Views 142 Comments

Enda Kenny was met with anger from protesters on a visit to a shopping centre in Westmeath yesterday.

Opinion

Column: To tackle Ireland’s problems, we need to vote No

15/05/12 3,864 Views 116 Comments

We need a deal on the bank debt, writes Declan Ganley – and voting No will give us the strongest hand in the future.

# referendum - Monday 14 May, 2012

Euref

Enda Kenny welcomes ‘growth summit’ of EU leaders ahead of referendum

14/05/12 2,224 Views 38 Comments

The Taoiseach said he shared the stance of other leaders calling for growth policies alongside the Fiscal Treaty.

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