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Olivia Buckley // Director"Between now and October 2nd you will be looking for information on Lisbon to allow you make the best decision for the future of Ireland.
On the day of the referendum you will decide the future direction of this country.
We've spent a lot of time reading and researching, talking and listening. You asked us for a fact sheet on why you should support Lisbon so that you can make an honest and fair decision on the direction Ireland should take for the future. |
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Killian O'Connor // Senior Executive"Ireland is at a critical point economically and politically and I believe that the We Belong campaign has a key role in helping to ensure that Ireland has a strong and prosperous future in Europe. |
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Alison O'Reilly // Online Marketing"I work with the marketing side of the campaign. We Belong is a hard working organisation with the sole aim of providing honest and comprehensive information on Lisbon and encouraging everybody, especially young people, to take part in shaping their future; it's something I'm passionate about and allows me to use my experience for a great cause."
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Sophie Dillon // Events and Project Manager"Hi. I'm dedicating my time to managing and organising all our events here at We Belong. I think it's essential to give Ireland and Europe a bigger voice on the world stage and ensure that Europeans have a greater say in years to come. After I visited China it opened my eyes to the need for the Lisbon Treaty. Here I experienced firsthand their rise and economic force, which among many other new challenges will be facing Europe in coming years. We have to complete with people our own age across the world and ensure Ireland is protected."
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Cillian O'Donoghue // Media Analyst"I'm a research analyst and I got involved because I feel Ireland needs to stay at the heart of the EU and secure investment so we can get the country back on its feet. I believe that support for Lisbon will help achieve this. It's an opportunity to say Ireland is a key player and a confident country. Let's take the future into our own hands."
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David Ryan // Online Communications"Having studied the European Union in college, it has opened my eyes to just how important Irelands role is as a member state. Being part of the European single market is hugely important for multinationals who have Ireland on their short list. It has been a huge part of the Irish story and it has been responsible for creating many jobs. A positive vote on Lisbon will show the world that we are an influential country in Europe and will improve the image and competitiveness of Ireland as a place to do business."
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Ciara O'Riordan // Assistant Events and Project Manager"I work alongside Sophie on the events and projects here in We Belong. I joined because as a new graduate many of my friends have been let go or can't find a job. I hope that as a country we can recover. I also feel people of our age can make a serious difference if they are informed. We've working away and keeping in touch with our friends who are looking for some straight talking information on Lisbon. We hope we can make a difference."
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Lisa Fox // Campaign Co-Ordinator"I joined the We Belong campaign because I saw it as an opportunity to have a positive influence on the shape of Ireland's future. I studied EU Law from the perspective of both a member state and a non-member state I carefully examined the many advantages of being a fully integrated and willing participant of the EU. I believe that the ratification of Lisbon will consolidate Ireland's place at the heart of Europe help lead us down the path of economic recovery."
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