Ógra Shinn Féin activists in Lurgan highlighted the Lisbon Treaty today in Lurgan town centre. The Treaty goes to a referendum this week, but only allows citizens in the 26 counties to cast a vote . Those participating said they wished to highlight the fact that northern citizens could not vote.
Sinn Féin Councillor Johnny McGibbon commented,
“This referendum effects the entire country, but only citizens in the 26 counties will be casting a vote. We believe it ridiculous that citizens in the north part of Ireland can’t vote on a referendum that effects them as much as it effects people in Tralee, Galway or Dublin.”
He continued,
“Fianna Fáil had a great opportunity to put all-Ireland politics into action, but they failed to deliver.”
Ógra spokesperson Lee Casey also commented,
“We set out today to highlight the upcoming referendum and the fact that people here in Lurgan can’t even vote. We believe this referendum should have been on an all- Ireland basis, as it will effect every person on this island. Many people in the town today shared this frustration.”
Recent opinion polls have seen a great increase in the amount of support for the ‘No’ campaign, voters go to the polls this Thursday 12th June, in what will be a very interesting conclusion to the referendum campaign.
Let's have a better deal for Ireland.
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