By Francesca Ross - 3rd October 2009
It's good for Ireland, because I do passionately believe our future is in the EU and there was no real reason to vote no
Irish foreign minister Micheal Martin
Irish foreign minister Micheal Martin says Ireland has delivered "a convincing win" in the second referendum on the EU reform treaty.
Early results coming in show the 'yes' camp may be benefitting from a swing of around seven per cent, assuring the treaty a clear path through Irish ratification.
"I'm absolutely delighted for the country. It looks like a convincing win on this occasion," Martin told the press.
"It's good for Ireland, because I do passionately believe our future is in the EU and there was no real reason to vote no."
Dublin officials say several districts of the Irish capital that rejected the Lisbon treaty last time are registering yes majorities from Friday's referendum, while the pro-treaty vote is even higher in other parts of Ireland.
With small samples counted, pro-treaty votes are running at 56 per cent in Dublin Central and Dublin Northeast, areas that were strongly against the treaty the first time around.
Official results come later Saturday and a concrete conclusion is expected after 5pm.
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