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The Lisbon Treaty was a bad deal for Ireland when it was presented to the people last year and it remains the very same bad deal. Sinn Féin will continue to campaign for a better deal for Ireland and for Europe. In order to get a better deal we must reject this treaty once again.
Mary Lou McDonald and Jimmy Kelly to set out Lisbon threat to workers’ rights
Sinn Féin Vice President Mary Lou McDonald will be joined by Irish Regional Secretary of the Unite Trade Union Jimmy Kelly at a press conference to outline the consequences for Irish workers in the event of the Lisbon Treaty being ratified. Read more
September 24, 2009
“Yes parties in conspiracy of embarrassed silence on Dell scandal” – Ó Caoláin
Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has accused the Government parties, Fine Gael and the Labour Party of a “conspiracy of embarrassed silence” on the scandalous decision of the EU Commission to allow the Polish government to subsidise giant multinational Dell to the tune of €54.5 million to move… Read more
September 24, 2009
Kenny refusal to rule out 3rd referendum on Lisbon ludicrous – Doherty
Sinn Féin senator Pearse Doherty has said that the refusal of Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny TD to rule out a third referendum if the Lisbon Treaty is again defeated as “ludicrous” and “yet another affront to democracy”. Read more
September 24, 2009
Lisbon Treaty is the biggest single threat to the future of family farms in a decade – Mac Lochlainn
Speaking today from the Ploughing Championships in Athy, Co Kildare where Sinn Féin is holding an information day on the Lisbon Treaty, Director of Sinn Féin’s referendum campaign Cllr Pádraig Mac Lochlainn described the Lisbon Treaty as ‘the single biggest threat to the future of family farming in a decade.’ Read more
September 24, 2009
Government guarantee is meaningless – The Lisbon Treaty "will lead to a common defence" – Ó Snodaigh
Speaking outside the Department of Foreign Affairs this morning Sinn Féin spokesperson on European Affairs Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD said “The Lisbon Treaty is crystal clear – Article 28 directly states that the Treaty ‘will lead to a common defence’ and no amount of guff from government spokespersons changes that… Read more
September 24, 2009
Ó Snodaigh to outline Lisbon’s threat to Neutrality
Sinn Féin Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD will outline the threat to Ireland’s Neutrality contained in the Lisbon Treaty at a media event at the Department of Foreign Affairs tomorrow at 11am. Read more
September 23, 2009
Lisbon is not good for the economy – Ó Snodaigh
Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh is taking part in a debate this evening with Fianna Fáil TD Timmy Dooley on the question, ‘Is the Lisbon Treaty good for the economy’. Read more
September 23, 2009
European Commission decision on Dell a disgrace – Ó Caoláin
Sinn Féin deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caolain has described the decision by the European Commission to clear the Polish Government’s €54.5 million aid package to Dell as “a disgrace.” Read more
September 23, 2009
SF to debate FF – Is the Lisbon Treaty Good for the Economy
Sinn Féin EU Affairs Dáil Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD will debate Fianna Fáil TD Timmy Dooley tomorrow (Wed Sep 23rd) at 7pm in the Oak Room in Buswells Hotel on Molesworth Street in Dublin on the proposition – ‘Is the Lisbon Treaty Good for the Economy’. Irish Times Journalist… Read more
September 23, 2009
If the government have got it so wrong on NAMA how can they be trusted on Lisbon – Ó Caoláin
Sinn Féin Dáil group leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has described as “dangerous and disingenuous” government claims that a second No to Lisbon on October 2 would represent a “withdrawal from Europe” and would damage any prospect of “economic recovery.” The Cavan-Monaghan TD also asked “If the government have it so… Read more
September 23, 2009
Sinn Féin to respond to Lenihan ‘scaremongering’
Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD will respond to Finance Minister Brian Lenihan’s ‘scaremongering’ on the economic consequences of a second No to Lisbon from the Irish people at a media doorstep at the Kildare Street entrance to Leinster House tomorrow at 12 midday. Read more
September 22, 2009
Ó Snodaigh accuses larger EU member states of attempted power grab
Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South Central Aengus Ó Snodaigh has today said that “the Lisbon Treaty, if ratified, will significantly weaken Ireland’s voice in Europe." Read more
September 22, 2009
Crowley claims on changes to voting strength are “absurd” – Ferris
Sinn Féin TD for North Kerry Martin Ferris has described as “absurd” MEP Brian Crowley’s claim that the Lisbon Treaty will not affect Ireland's voting strength at the Council of Ministers. Read more
September 21, 2009
Barroso is being “dishonest” on Lisbon and the Economy – McDonald
Speaking in the aftermath of Jose Manuel Barroso’s visit to Ireland last weekend, Sinn Féin vice president Mary Lou McDonald accused the Commission President of being “dishonest on the impact of a second No Vote on the economy.” Read more
September 21, 2009
Quinlivan differs with Barroso on Lisbon Treaty
A protest comprising members of Sinn Féin, the Socialist Party, Say NO To Lisbon campaign and PANA was held outside Limerick City hall Saturday to coincide with the visit of José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission to the city. Read more
September 19, 2009
European Movement Abusing Tax Payers' Money – Ó Snodaigh
Sinn Féin spokesperson on European Affairs Aengus Ó Snodaigh has accused the European Movement of 'abusing taxpayers’ money' and called on Minister Mícheál Martin to “withdraw their funding as they are in clear breach of regulations prohibiting them from political campaigning.” Read more
September 19, 2009
Yes side trading in politics of fear – Ó Snodaigh
Speaking at the launch of Sinn Féin’s Alternative Guide to Lisbon 2 the party’s spokesperson on European Affairs Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD said the surest way for the state to lose influence in Europe is to ratify the Lisbon Treaty. He accused the Government and their supporters in Fine Gael… Read more
September 18, 2009
Sinn Féin’s alternative guide outlines progressive alternatives to address electorate’s concerns – McDonald
Speaking at the launch of Sinn Féin’s alternative guide to Lisbon today the party’s vice-president Mary Lou McDonald said the document outlines many positive and progressive alternatives to deal with the concerns of the electorate on issues such as the workers’ rights, neutrality and the democratic deficit. Read more
September 18, 2009
Sinn Fein launches Alternative Guide to Lisbon Treaty 
Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams, Vice President Mary Lou McDonald and Dáil spokesperson on European Affairs Aengus Ó Snodaigh today launched the party’s Alternative Guide to the Lisbon Treaty. Read more
September 18, 2009
Women have most to lose if Lisbon Treaty ratified – McDonald
Speaking at a Lisbon Treaty debate hosted by the National Women's council Sinn Féin Vice President Mary Lou McDonald said that women would be disproportionately affected by the downward pressure on wages that will result from the ratification of Lisbon. Read more
September 17, 2009