Martin denies opposition snub claims over Lisbon negotiations

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Micheál Martin has defended the Government against accusations it ignored the rest of the Oireachtas in seeking a solution to the Lisbon treaty problems.

He said he was “genuinely mystified” by last night’s criticism of the handling of the negotiations from the opposition benches.

In a Dáil debate, Mr Martin said the subcommittee on the future of Europe had provided ample opportunity for political parties to air their concerns.