TAOISEACH STRONGLY DEFENDS LISBON TREATY DURING GALWAY VISIT

Date Published: 06-Jun-2008

During his visit to Galway this afternoon the Taoiseach strongly defended the Lisbon Treaty amid concern the referendum is headed for defeat next week.Brian Cowen says all those campaigning for a 'yes' vote must move to clear what he called the 'clouds of confusion' that have been created.The latest poll shows the support for a 'no' vote five points ahead of the 'yes' side.The Taoiseach said there has been a clear tactic of distraction and misrepresentation about the Lisbon Treaty.Speaking in Loughrea after campaigning in Ballinasloe and Althlone Mr. Cowen said he believes in the common sense of the people who have nothing to fear from the Treaty.