Denying the reality
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.
The second fact denied by the minister is that Lisbon creates a new European Union. That is precisely what the treaty does. It is there in black and white in the treaty. This is the reality. It may not suit politicians on the Yes side to face up to reality for obvious reasons, but the minister should deal with the reality rather than denying it.
Joe Noonan
Noonan Linehan Carroll Coffey Solicitors
54 North Main Street
Cork




