For a Fairer Ireland and a Better Europe Vote ‘No’ - Adams

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Monday September 14, 2009 14:29

by DSF

Sinn Féin canvass for No vote in Lisbon Treaty

Speaking during a Sinn Féin canvass in Dublin city centre today Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams yesterday urged voters to reject the Lisbon Treaty '”in order to build a Fairer Ireland and a Better Europe”.

Membersof the party distributed leaflets in Dublin city centre asking people to reflect on why they were being asked to vote again. Responses varied, with most people saying they were going to vote the same way they did last year. However a worrying number of people were confused by the government's campaign on the treaty, and were unclear on the status of the so-called guarantees.

The Government's campaign seems to have confused many voters. But Sinn Féin party president Gerry Adams pointed out that the issue is really very simple.

“Throughout the referendum campaign Sinn Féin has identified article after article of the Lisbon Treaty that will have negative consequences for this member state and our European neighbours.This is exactly the same treaty that citizens rejected last year."

Sinn Féin is not campaigning against the EU however.

“Ireland and Europe can and must do better. Sinn Féin wants Ireland to continue to play a strong and positive role in the future development of the European Union. We seek a new Treaty that promotes real democracy, protects workers’ rights and public services, does not undermine this state’s neutrality and maintains the voice of smaller states, including Ireland, at the Commission and Council tables."

Sinn Féin's posters on the treaty are going up all over Ireland.

“On 2nd October voters have a choice — do they accept a bad deal or do they once again vote for a better deal for Ireland and for Europe? A fairer Ireland and a better Europe are possible. Vote ‘No’ on October 2nd.”