Mr Cowen said: “It is a good day for Ireland, it is a good day for Europe.
“Today the Irish people have spoken with a clear and resounding voice.
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Ireland says “Yes” to Lisbon Treaty
Ireland paved the way for EU reform tonight after more than two-thirds of the electorate overwhelmingly backed the Lisbon Treaty. After the country rejected the charter last June, Irish Taoiseach Brian Cowen insisted the 67.1% “Yes” vote in the referendum re-run was a declaration of intent to stay at the heart of Europe.
