4 September 2009
Green Party TD and Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Trevor Sargent has called on all voters to say YES to Lisbon on October 2nd.
Speaking following the party’s “Yes to Lisbon” campaign launch today, Minister Sargent said that the current economic crisis highlighted how much Ireland’s fate is already tied with that of Europe and how much we have to gain by continued participation in EU affairs.
“Being a member of the EU has delivered tremendous benefits and opportunities to Ireland over the last years. This is not the time to cast a doubt on our commitment to Europe. A resounding ‘Yes’ vote is what is called for right now.”
Commenting further, he added “The environmental issues facing Europe and the entire world have not gone away. If anything, the challenges posed by climate change are even greater now than in the past. Taking steps to address these will require massive, concerted, international action. The Lisbon Treaty is an essential step in preparing the EU to act decisively to address this critical issue. The consequences of a ‘No’ vote are simply too grim to contemplate.”
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