Number of public views on Lisbon: 30

A MERE 30 members of the public responded to the Government’s consultation with the people on their views and concerns on the Lisbon treaty.

Tánaiste Brian Cowen promised yesterday that the Government will “go out there and have a vigorous campaign” ahead of a referendum in mid-June.

Filling in for Bertie Ahern in Leaders’ Questions, Mr Cowen said he believed the referendum will be a “central, strategic and important decision for Irish people”.