Cowen: Yes vote to aid economic recovery

TAOISEACH Brian Cowen has urged every citizen to support the Lisbon Treaty in tomorrow’s referendum, insisting a Yes vote will help Ireland achieve economic recovery.

He said the referendum was not about him or his Government’s unpopularity, but Ireland’s relationship with the EU.

Speaking last night on RTÉ, Mr Cowen denied speculation he would step aside if the treaty was defeated again. Asked if a No vote would result in a change of government, he replied: “Absolutely not.”