Why is the vote of Ireland so important to the future of the European Union?
For the second time in almost 18 months, around three million Irish citizens will be asked to determine the fate of around 500 million people across the EU. Pro- and anti-treaty activists will be making frenetic final appeals to voters across the state in a last-ditch effort to woo the undecided. Related Articles * Irish referendum: where did it all go wrong? * Tony Blair ‘in line for EU presidency’ Polling stations in 43 constituencies across the country will open at 7am and not close until 10pm to allow workers plenty of opportunity to cast their votes. Brian Cowen, the Taoiseach, has pleaded with the electorate to get out and back the charter, claiming the issue is too important to sit on the sidelines. ”The outcome will determine the future direction of our country and I am urging people to go out and vote and to think clearly before making this vital decision,” he said. ”I am appealing to every person in this country who believes that Ireland and Europe are better together to h
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