Voters have backed Lisbon: Martin

Voters have backed the Lisbon Treaty referendum at a second time of asking, Foreign Affairs Minister Micheál Martin said today.

Early tallies from count centres across the country suggest voters have accepted the charter, following a massive swing to the 'Yes' side.

“I’m delighted for the country. It looks like a convincing win for the Yes side,” the minister told RTE Radio. “It’s good for Ireland.”