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29th May 2012 • Volume 19, Issue 18 • Leader House, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. • ISDN 8139966 • Tel: 8•400•200
This Is Too Important Not To Vote By Patrick Finnegan Any talk of growth or jobs, while making cuts, is a sick joke. These cuts rule out growth. This will mean devastation for working people and many of those who voted for Labour,” she concluded. On the other side of the argument, local resident and Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly was very definite about the benefits of voting Yes. He told the County Leader, “This treaty is all about agreeing not to spend more than we have. By voting Yes, we will have access to €500 billion. I happen to believe we will not need it. Foreign investors get great Minister James Reilly comfort from knowing the funds are available. The North County is at the heart of the economic corridor, linking Dublin with Belfast. We need foreign investment to grow jobs we lost and for future generations to come. By voting Yes, you are growing Fingal’s future success,” he concluded. Fingal Dublin Chamber has also called for a Yes vote in the referendum. The call comes following a meeting of the Chamber, together with Chambers from all over the country, representing companies employing more than 500,000 employees. Siobhan Moore, President Speaking following the Fingal Dublin Chamber meeting, President of the Fingal Dublin Chamber, Siobhan Moore told the County Leader: “The business community in the North County
Ballyboughal Tidy Towns took to the streets of the village on 22nd May last. Local children turned out in force to help with the clean up process, which is hoped to impress judges in the run up to the competition. Pictured here are committee members, with the eager helpers. See Tidy Towns report on page 4
and in Ireland is resolutely in favour of a Yes vote in the forthcoming referendum as a means of underpinning the restoration of confidence.” Following the comments of the referendum commission on the impossibility of postponing the May 31st vote, Libertas founder, Declan Ganley said, “If the Government cannot or will not postpone this referendum, it is up to the people to do so by voting No on May 31st. We all know that there will be a second vote when the referendum fails – and we all know that there are moves afoot to dramatically modify this Treaty in Europe. He continued, “it makes no sense for Ireland to accept this deal as it currently stands, when we have an opportunity to seek a deal that is focused on tackling the real problems like bank debt which can be put to us later this year. The people know that the Government has made a mistake holding this vote with the ongoing turmoil in Greece and elsewhere, and with the new political landscape in Brussels offering us new opportunities. This decision must be put back until all our options are much clearer,” he said. Many residents believe that both sides have coherent arguments, but they are so bitterly divided, that only one can be correct. But which one? Our local representatives have been elected to provide accurate information for us to make important decisions like this referendum. Remember, your vote is precious and must
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The upcoming Fiscal Stability Treaty, or Austerity Treaty Referendum, whatever side you view it from, is one of the most important treaties to have come before the Irish people in many years. It will affect the rest of your life and the lives of your children. The ultimate decision will be made by you and it’s vital that you use your vote in an informed way. Unfortunately, there still appears to be an amount of confusion and mis-information out there for many North County residents. The referendum, which will take place on Thursday next, 31st May, has caused deep division in our society, with compelling arguments for both sides. The Yes lobby call it the Fiscal Stability treaty, while the No side call it the Austerity treaty. But which one is right.? The one thing that is clear is that you should make your vote count, as referenda in the past have been decided by very narrow margins. But have the politicians supporting your view done enough to utterly convince you that your decision is the correct one.? Latest figures suggest that as many as 30 per cent of voters are undecided, which points to a lack of clarity, particularly by the Yes side, who are attempting to pass the treaty. Is the decision of Taoiseach, Enda Kenny not to engage leaders of the No side in a TV debate, damaging to the Yes side. These are questions we must answer before casting our crucial votes. Elected representatives on both sides have been very boisterous in firing insults at the other side. Have the government parties and Fianna Fail explained the treaty in full to you.? If they have and you are convinced, then a Yes vote is the way to go. However, if they have failed to convince you and you are more swayed by the arguments put forward by local TD, Clare Daly and other anti-treaty campaigners, like Declan Ganley, then you are obliged to vote No. Your precious vote is way too important to waste if you are not Clare Daly TD entirely convinced. Local TD Clare Daly was disgusted with the performance of the Labour Party, in particular, who supposedly represent working people. She told the County Leader, “Labour is now supporting a Treaty which will mean €6 billion in cuts and extra taxes to meet the .five per cent deficit target in 2015.” She continued, “This is on top of the €8 billion already agreed with the Troika. It will also mean €5 billion in cuts for twenty years to meet debt reduction targets.
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