Denying the reality

HAS Minister Micheál Martin not read the Lisbon Treaty? Contrary to his assertions, my article (September 29) was accurate and based on a careful study of the treaty.

The minister denies two factual statements I made. His denials do not stand up.

The only reason we need to have a referendum is because there is a transfer of power from the Irish people. If there was no transfer of power, the Government would not need the permission of the people to ratify the treaty.