Meath Ógra initiated a campaign against the Lisbon treaty on Friday with a banner drop and distribution of leaflets.
On Saturday afternoon, delegates from across the country assembled outside Navan Shopping Centre with creative posters and banners. Local councillors joined the demonstration and reception from passers by was excellent.
North Leinster Organiser Caoimhe Ní Shluáin said;
"Like Lisbon round one, people are still not sure about the content or implications of this complex treaty. They are concerned and they have a right to be concerned. Its great to see young comrades from across the country joining us on this canvass. The reception from people in Navan has been great and we have done our level best in setting out our reasons to vote no a second time. One of the most critical points of our canvass was that Ireland will lose power. Article 6 of the Lisbon Treaty changes the way in which key decisions at the Council of Ministers are taken. Ireland's voting strength would be reduced to 0.8% while Germany’s would increase to 17% and Britain’s would increase to 12%.”
“Lisbon also equals lower wages. In recent years the European Commission has enacted policies and the European Court of Justice has made judgments that have the effect of driving down wages. The Protocol on the Internal Market and Competition contained in the Lisbon Treaty provides both the Commission and the Court with an even stronger mandate to undermine workers pay and conditions.”
"Like Lisbon round one, people are still not sure about the content or implications of this complex treaty. They are concerned and they have a right to be concerned. Its great to see young comrades from across the country joining us on this canvass. The reception from people in Navan has been great and we have done our level best in setting out our reasons to vote no a second time. One of the most critical points of our canvass was that Ireland will lose power. Article 6 of the Lisbon Treaty changes the way in which key decisions at the Council of Ministers are taken. Ireland's voting strength would be reduced to 0.8% while Germany’s would increase to 17% and Britain’s would increase to 12%.”
“Lisbon also equals lower wages. In recent years the European Commission has enacted policies and the European Court of Justice has made judgments that have the effect of driving down wages. The Protocol on the Internal Market and Competition contained in the Lisbon Treaty provides both the Commission and the Court with an even stronger mandate to undermine workers pay and conditions.”
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