The Government admits they don’t know what happens next

FIANNA Fáil and the Government partners have admitted they don’t know what happens next following the electorate’s rejection of the Lisbon treaty but are concerned at the implications.

Taoiseach Brian Cowen said the result was a “considerable disappointment” and “potential setback” to many years of effort at home and in Europe.

“The result does bring about considerable uncertainty and a difficult situation. There is no quick-fix. It will not be resolved easily.