The Taoiseach says his jobs minister Richard Bruton made a mistake by suggesting that the government would re-run the fiscal treaty referendum if the people vote NO in two weeks time.
Speaking ahead of a visit to Loophead Lighthouse in West Clare today, Enda Kenny said Minister Bruton was courageous and "man enough" to admit he’d made a mistake, and added that it’s time for campaigners on the NO side to do likewise.
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Opponents to the treaty claim the Minister’s comments show that the people can vote NO and ask the government to get a better deal on Ireland’s bank debt – before any re-run of the referendum.
