Martin: ‘We will not quit over No vote’

THE Government is refusing to stake all on the Lisbon treaty, insisting it will not resign if the people vote No for a second time.

October 2 was announced as the referendum date yesterday and it’s hoped the Friday vote will increase participation among younger people and students returning home from college for the weekend.

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, said a Yes vote is in the best interest of the country and he will bring that case to the people.