Treaty vote will be once-off, insists Coveney

Discussions have taken place within Fine Gael and in cabinet on whether the referendum on the fiscal compact could be held a second time.

But Fine Gael’s director of elections Simon Coveney said it’s “absolutely clear” the treaty vote will be a “once-off”.

The Government continued its efforts to limit any damage that might have been caused to its campaign for a yes vote after Jobs Minister Richard Bruton’s howler during a Today FM debate on Thursday when he said there could be a re-run of the referendum if it was rejected.