McEvaddy claims some FG deputies voted no

FINE Gael refused to be drawn into a row last night over claims that some of the party’s TDs voted against the Lisbon Treaty.

The claim was made by millionaire businessman Ulick McEvaddy who said he had been privately supported by Fine Gael TDs in his no campaign before the referendum.

Mr McEvaddy, who made his money in the aviation industry, created headlines when he rejected the policy both of Fine Gael, of which he has been a long-time supporter, and the wider business community, and urged a no vote.