Opposition to Lisbon 2 Underway

dublin | eu | news report Thursday July 30, 2009 18:46 by éirígí - éirígí

Opposition to the re-running of the Lisbon Treaty got underway in Dublin yesterday [Wednesday].

Quarryvale

Opposition to the re-running of the Lisbon Treaty got underway in Dublin yesterday [Wednesday].

In a coordinated action, éirígí activists hung banners in several prominent locations across Dublin city and county. Banners reading Same Treaty, Same Answer and Vote No to Lisbon 2 were dropped in Drimnagh, Quarryvale, Palmerston and Tallaght to highlight the undemocratic nature of the Twenty-Six County government’s decision to re-run a treaty that was rejected at the polls last year.

After the banner drop, éirígí spokesperson Daithí Mac An Mhaistír said: “Wednesday’s action is the first by éirígí in what will be a vigorous campaign against the mark two Lisbon referendum. éirígí intends to play an active role in the progressive No campaign and is confident that the argument can be won for a second time.

“All of the reasons why éirígí and the Campaign Against the European Union Constitution opposed the Lisbon Treaty during the first campaign remain ensconced within the document. The implementation of the Lisbon Treaty would ensure the further erosion of workers’ rights, sovereignty and democracy.

Palmerston

Tallaght

Drimnagh