12th Jun 2008
Eyes of Europe on Ireland
The news agenda across Europe features prominently today’s referendum on the Lisbon Treaty. Less then 1% of the electorate of the European Union have been handed a veto on this important agreement and latest polls suggest it could go either way. O’Conall Street makes no apology for saying yes to Lisbon. We are happy to stand alongside the main political parties in the state, the social partners and the vast majority of stakeholders in Irish society. Not to mention the governments of every other member state in the EU.
The rules of Irish referenda give each side of the argument equal billing even if one side has little or no mandate. Many may want to reflect on whether it is right to give people who believe Lisbon will lead to the micro-chipping of babies free airtime on important issues of national concern.
On another matter all together. The Irish News this morning brings us news of Obama’s latest online endorsement. Apparently there is none as Irish as Barack Obama!
“Less then 1% of the electorate of the European Union have been handed a veto on this important agreement.”
Less then 1& of the electorate of the European Union were consulted…
“O’Conall Street makes no apology for saying yes to Lisbon. We are happy to stand alongside the main political parties in the state, the social partners and the vast majority of stakeholders in Irish society. Not to mention the governments of every other member state in the EU.”
The self-serving elite in other words.
Care to tell us where you stand on the issue of a repeat referendum on the matter? Are you with Eamon Gilmore who believes a repeat referendum should be avoided, or do you believe the will of the people can be ignored in this instance?