Final Formalities
Subsequent to the referendum, the following formalities were observed:
- 6 October
- The Provisional Referendum Certificate with the full result of the referendum was published in Iris Oifigiúil.
- 8 October
- The Dáil passed a motion approving the terms of the Treaty under Article 29.5.2° of the Constitution
- 13 October
- No petition to the Provisional Referendum Certificate having been lodged with the High Court, the Certificate became final.
- 15 October
- President McAleese signed the amendment act into law
- 16 October
- President McAleese signed the instrument of ratification of the Treaty
- 23 October
- Dick Roche, Minister of State, deposited the instrument of ratification with the Italian government.
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