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Article: Lisbon Treaty referendum
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- The Irish Times
- Article date:
- August 7, 2009
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Madam, - Brian Crowley MEP lists various economic reasons which
he believes justify voting for the Lisbon Treaty (July 31st). Yes
campaigners have realised that the economic "argument" is their
greatest weapon, since it plays directly on the fears of a
vulnerable public.
The public should know though that Ireland has played a heavy
price for some aspects of European integration. Monetary union,
which entailed the loss of control over our interest rates, has
directly contributed to our economic implosion. And let's not forget
that our colossal debt, which is our most important concern, will
remain regardless of how we decide to vote, and it is the markets'
assessment of our likelihood of ...