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# EU referendum

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Donald Tusk says he told David Cameron that promising an EU referendum was 'stupid'
In a BBC documentary, Tusk said that “paradoxically, David Cameron became the real victim of his own victory”.
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Jan 21st 2019, 7:22 PM
Vast majority of Irish people want a second referendum on Brexit
Jeremy Corbyn says he’s open to holding another vote; while PM Theresa May has dismissed it as “a politicians’ vote”.
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Oct 7th 2018, 10:00 PM
David Cameron's six years as prime minister will be solely remembered for this referendum defeat
David Cameron’s stint as prime minister has come to an unedifying end, dogged by the Europe question, writes Neale Richmond.
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Jun 27th 2016, 8:00 PM
Roy Keane is one of the reasons David Beckham is voting Remain
European influence made Manchester United better, writes Beckham ahead of Thursday’s vote.
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Jun 21st 2016, 9:52 AM
FactCheck: Is there a rush for Irish passports because of Trump and Brexit?
TheJournal.ie’s FactCheck crunches the numbers and checks out some possible explanations.
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May 14th 2016, 9:30 PM
Ireland has been 'bullied' in its dealings with the EU: Farage
The Ukip leader’s comments come as Taoiseach Enda Kenny talks up the risks of a Brexit.
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Nov 9th 2015, 11:55 AM
These are Britain's demands if it is to stay in the EU
Experts say there is room for compromise in all areas except migration.
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Nov 8th 2015, 2:33 PM
British exit from EU wouldn't give Taoiseach a headache
The Taoiseach also dismissed suggestions that he would take up a role in the EU instead of leading Fine Gael into the 2016 general election.
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Jan 24th 2014, 8:45 AM
YOUR Fiscal Compact questions: Answers from ‘Yes’ side Fine Gael Simon Coveney
We asked TheJournal.ie’s users to put forward their questions about what the Fiscal Compact actually MEANS and we would get straightforward answers. Here they are.
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May 30th 2012, 10:07 AM
#EURef: How government TDs have used Twitter to push for 'Yes' vote
TDs, primarily from the government benches, have been tweeting like no-one’s business to advocate a ‘Yes’ vote this past week. Here’s why…
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May 5th 2012, 9:15 AM
CPSU the latest union to determine Fiscal Compact stance
The Civil and Public Services Union will meet today at its annual conference in Cork.
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Apr 27th 2012, 8:51 AM
No vote on treaty would drive foreign investors away, warns Committee chair
Dominic Hannigan, who chairs the committee scrutinising the Fiscal Compact, also said that Europe needed to move away from right-wing economics that have been the focus in recent years.
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Apr 27th 2012, 6:45 AM
EU Referendum: SF denies misrepresenting economists on No vote leaflets
Three economists who are advocating a Yes vote in the forthcoming referendum are quoted as being critical of the Fiscal Compact on a Sinn Féin leaflet that is being distributed.
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Apr 26th 2012, 8:23 AM
Poll: Is this Stability Treaty video from the Government's website biased?
Sinn Féin reckons the website breaches rules which bar the government from spending money on a Yes or No campaign.
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Apr 25th 2012, 9:23 AM
SF challenges legality of Fiscal Compact website, says it is 'incomplete'
Sinn Féin deputy leader Mary McDonald said that stabilitytreaty.ie is lacking in information as the party seeks legal advice on whether or not it is in breach of the McKenna judgement.
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Apr 25th 2012, 8:13 AM
LIVE: Stephen Donnelly, Shane Ross and Constantin Gurdgiev discuss Fiscal Compact
The TDs and economist are speaking at a ‘Town Hall’ meeting in Bray to discuss the Fiscal Compact referendum.
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Apr 20th 2012, 7:26 PM
Dáil passes Bill to trigger Fiscal Compact referendum
TDs vote by 93 votes to 21 to hold a referendum on the Fiscal Compact; the legislation now goes through to the Seanad.
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Apr 20th 2012, 2:38 PM
Poll: How will you vote in the referendum on the EU Fiscal Compact treaty?
Six weeks to go. How will you vote on 31 May?
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Apr 19th 2012, 10:05 AM
Sinn Féin to government: Name a date for referendum on EU fiscal compact
The party’s foreign affairs spokesperson Padraig Mac Lochlainn said the government had deliberated enough and called for a date to be made public.
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Mar 20th 2012, 2:15 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
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Feb 28th 2012, 4:50 PM
“A sustainable economic recovery”: FULL text of Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore's EU referendum speech
The full text of the Tánaiste’s comments after it was revealed that Irish voters would go to the polls on the fiscal compact.
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Feb 28th 2012, 3:49 PM
"In Ireland's national interest": FULL text of Taoiseach Enda Kenny's EU referendum speech
Ireland will have a referendum on whether it should ratify the European Stability Treaty.
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Feb 28th 2012, 3:30 PM
Announcement that Ireland WILL hold referendum on EU fiscal compact treaty
Later in Leader’s Questions: the Taoiseach will discuss his trip to Davos, the cost of running his press office and his cabinet’s subcommittees.
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Feb 28th 2012, 3:02 PM
Taoiseach expects AG decision on EU referendum in 'two to three weeks'
Enda Kenny told the Dáil this week that he expects a decision on whether or not a referendum is needed shortly.
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Feb 26th 2012, 2:10 PM
Fianna Fáil likely to back 'Yes' vote in any EU referendum - Martin
The party leader said: “We have never voted against a European treaty and I don’t believe we will start with this one.”
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Feb 9th 2012, 6:35 PM
The Daily Fix: Wednesday
In tonight’s Fix: Body discovered in Rudo Mawere case; computer-guided bullets; and Ray D’Arcy gets a new job…
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Feb 1st 2012, 7:49 PM
The Daily Fix: Sunday
In tonight’s Fix: The weather gets worse, Brazilian bikinis get bigger, and Leo Varadkar gets his say…
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Jan 29th 2012, 7:44 PM
Cameron faces revolt - even as motion to hold EU referendum fails
More than 80 Tory MPs defied the British Prime Minister’s direction to vote down a motion calling for a referendum on EU membership yesterday.
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