Legal Guarantees for Lisbon
Secures European Council guarantees intended to clarify Ireland's position before a second Lisbon referendum.
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2009 in Ireland
Explore 10 historical events and records for Ireland in 2009.
Historical records for Ireland in 2009
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June
Lisbon Treaty Guarantees
Supports the legal and political assurances designed to address concerns raised in the first referendum.
July
Death of Johnny Caldwell
Death of Johnny Caldwell
October
Lisbon Referendum Approval
Receives public approval to complete Ireland's Lisbon Treaty ratification process.
Second Lisbon Treaty Referendum
Cowen welcomes a 67.1 percent yes vote, clearing the constitutional obstacle to Irish Lisbon ratification.
Second Lisbon Treaty Referendum
Cowen welcomes the second Lisbon vote, which clears the constitutional route for Irish ratification.
December
Lisbon Institutional Reforms Take Effect
Serves as Foreign Minister as the Lisbon Treaty reforms become legally effective.
Treaty of Lisbon Enters into Force
Lisbon's institutional reforms become binding across the Union while Cowen serves as Taoiseach.
Other events (month unknown)
Irish Pen Award
Winner of the Irish Pen Award
Let the Great World Spin
Publication of "Let the Great World Spin"
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