The blame for the blip that occurred during the first referendum on Nice rests with the Fianna Fáil-PD Government for not presenting the facts properly to the people. Luckily, Fine Gael took over and organised a proper campaign which ensured that accurate facts were delivered to the electorate. The people trusted Fine Gael and my party ensured that the treaty was ratified at the second attempt. The party has been complimented for the stance it adopted and the manner in which the case was argued. Former Taoisigh such as Garret Fitzgerald and John Bruton threw their weight behind the second referendum.