19 June 2009Legal Guarantees for LisbonBrian Cowen
Secures European Council guarantees intended to clarify Ireland's position before a second Lisbon referendum.
Historical records for Ireland in 2009, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Secures European Council guarantees intended to clarify Ireland's position before a second Lisbon referendum.
Supports the legal and political assurances designed to address concerns raised in the first referendum.
Death of Johnny Caldwell
Receives public approval to complete Ireland's Lisbon Treaty ratification process.
Cowen welcomes a 67.1 percent yes vote, clearing the constitutional obstacle to Irish Lisbon ratification.
Cowen welcomes the second Lisbon vote, which clears the constitutional route for Irish ratification.
Serves as Foreign Minister as the Lisbon Treaty reforms become legally effective.
Lisbon's institutional reforms become binding across the Union while Cowen serves as Taoiseach.
Winner of the Irish Pen Award
Publication of "Let the Great World Spin"
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