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Bob FM · 13-06-2008, 09:41 AM

My sources tell me that in Dublin's count, an hour in the NO piles are twice the size of the YES piles. If this continues and given that Dublin was more likely to vote YES than more rural communities, the NO camp are hopeful they will win.

My contact has also heard from Sinn Fein who are predicting a substantal NO win. Could Ireland be showing 500 million people what democracy really is all about.

komerad · 13-06-2008, 09:57 AM

Ireland's Lisbon Treaty Referendum: Low Voter Turnout Puts Reform On Knife Edge |Sky News|Politics
Irish 'Vote No' To EU Treaty

Updated:10:36, Friday June 13, 2008
Early returns in Ireland's EU Lisbon referendum point to a no vote, it is reported...........

Looking good!!!!!!!!!!!

Richard Allen · 13-06-2008, 09:58 AM

Early results indicate a big win for the No campaign.

Earthling · 13-06-2008, 09:59 AM

FANTASTIC.

Let's hope that article in the Telegraph does not turn out to be true.

Bob FM · 13-06-2008, 10:18 AM

Early Lisbon tallies lean toward No vote

Counting of votes in the Lisbon Treaty referendum began at 9am today,
and early tallies show the vote leaning toward the No side.

In Dublin South-West, there is a report 60%-40% split in favour of the
No side, and this 60-40 tally is repeated in Dublin North-West, Dublin
Central, and Dublin North-East.

In Dublin South-East, early tallies indicate a 70%-30% split in favour
of the No vote. Elsewhere in the country, tallies from Limerick West
indicated a 59-41 No vote.

Tipperary South tallies show 50.3% Yes and 49.7% No vote, while
Tipperary North tallies indicate a 50-50 split.

In Galway West, early tallies are 56% No, 43% Yes; Galway East is split
50% on the tallies; while Mayo is showing a strong leaning toward Yes,
with a reported 60-40 tally against the Treaty.

Initial tally figures from Sligo-Leitrim suggest a 66% No vote,
Roscommon-South Leitrim indicates a 55% No vote, while Donegal
South-West (55% No) and Donegal North-East (63% No) are also showing an
anti-Lisbon trend.

In Louth, the tally split was reported to be a 57%-43% in favour of No.
In Meath West and East, the split shows a 60-40 percentage advantage to
the No side.

Both Kildare constituencies appear to be bucking the trend, however,
with early tallies indicating a 57% -43% vote in favour of Lisbon.

The tallies are early at the moment, however, and all boxes are not
opened yet.

TomPhil · 13-06-2008, 11:38 AM

The latest news is that the Irish Justice Minister has effectively admitted that they have lost the referendum live on RTE.

Bob FM · 13-06-2008, 11:41 AM

It's currently on BBC news 24

Vortex · 13-06-2008, 11:55 AM

Great news from the emerald isle! I think I might have a large Jameson's to celebrate tonight.

Seasider · 13-06-2008, 12:17 PM

Excellent news.

alfred the great · 13-06-2008, 12:27 PM

God bless ya paddy.

13-06-2008, 09:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bob FM Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Marston Swindon Posts: 1,126	Ireland My sources tell me that in Dublin's count, an hour in the NO piles are twice the size of the YES piles. If this continues and given that Dublin was more likely to vote YES than more rural communities, the NO camp are hopeful they will win. My contact has also heard from Sinn Fein who are predicting a substantal NO win. Could Ireland be showing 500 million people what democracy really is all about.

13-06-2008, 09:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
Earthling Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 292 Party: UKIP	FANTASTIC. Let's hope that article in the Telegraph does not turn out to be true. __________________ Earthling's Blog Don't let EU rule Britannia! Vote UKIP and say NO to Brussels Bureaucracy. Last edited by Earthling; 13-06-2008 at 10:03 AM.

13-06-2008, 10:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bob FM Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Marston Swindon Posts: 1,126	Results So Far Early Lisbon tallies lean toward No vote Counting of votes in the Lisbon Treaty referendum began at 9am today, and early tallies show the vote leaning toward the No side. In Dublin South-West, there is a report 60%-40% split in favour of the No side, and this 60-40 tally is repeated in Dublin North-West, Dublin Central, and Dublin North-East. In Dublin South-East, early tallies indicate a 70%-30% split in favour of the No vote. Elsewhere in the country, tallies from Limerick West indicated a 59-41 No vote. Tipperary South tallies show 50.3% Yes and 49.7% No vote, while Tipperary North tallies indicate a 50-50 split. In Galway West, early tallies are 56% No, 43% Yes; Galway East is split 50% on the tallies; while Mayo is showing a strong leaning toward Yes, with a reported 60-40 tally against the Treaty. Initial tally figures from Sligo-Leitrim suggest a 66% No vote, Roscommon-South Leitrim indicates a 55% No vote, while Donegal South-West (55% No) and Donegal North-East (63% No) are also showing an anti-Lisbon trend. In Louth, the tally split was reported to be a 57%-43% in favour of No. In Meath West and East, the split shows a 60-40 percentage advantage to the No side. Both Kildare constituencies appear to be bucking the trend, however, with early tallies indicating a 57% -43% vote in favour of Lisbon. The tallies are early at the moment, however, and all boxes are not opened yet.

13-06-2008, 11:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
TomPhil Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Stockport Posts: 498 Party: UKIP	The latest news is that the Irish Justice Minister has effectively admitted that they have lost the referendum live on RTE. __________________ "A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government." In Labour we trusted and now we are busted... again. It's the economy, stupid.

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13-06-2008, 09:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
komerad Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cardiff. S.Wales Posts: 584	Ireland's Lisbon Treaty Referendum: Low Voter Turnout Puts Reform On Knife Edge \|Sky News\|Politics Irish 'Vote No' To EU Treaty Updated:10:36, Friday June 13, 2008 Early returns in Ireland's EU Lisbon referendum point to a no vote, it is reported........... Looking good!!!!!!!!!!!

13-06-2008, 09:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
Richard Allen Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 569	Early results indicate a big win for the No campaign.

13-06-2008, 11:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
Bob FM Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Marston Swindon Posts: 1,126	It's currently on BBC news 24

13-06-2008, 11:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
Vortex Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 879 Party: BNP	Great news from the emerald isle! I think I might have a large Jameson's to celebrate tonight.

13-06-2008, 12:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Seasider Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 131	Excellent news.

13-06-2008, 12:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
alfred the great Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 197	God bless ya paddy.