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18/09/2013
Fine Gael Launch 'Yes' Vote Facebook Ad Campaign
In the ongoing battle over the proposed abolition of the Seanad, Fine Gael have launched a series of ads on Facebook, which highlight other European countries that have chosen to abolish their second house of parliament.
The ads feature images of Bjorn Borg (representing Sweden), a Great Dane (Denmark) and Maori dancers (New Zealand) with the tagline, "They Seem Happy".
In a statement released on the party's website, Deputy Director of Elections for the Seanad Abolition Referendum, Regina Doherty, said: "This latest online initiative is all about sparking a debate about why it’s time for Ireland to move towards a single chamber parliament, by abolishing the Seanad. A total of 30 countries internationally have abolished their second chamber in the 20 th century and I think it’s time we did the same."
It continues: "Many other small successful countries, such as New Zealand, Sweden and Denmark, have abolished their second chambers as part of moves to better systems of Government. What we are saying to the Irish people in this referendum campaign is very clear. By voting Yes to abolish the Seanad on 4 October, not only can you save the country €20 million per year and reduce the number of politicians, you can also help create a more effective system of Government and politics."
(MH/CD)
The ads feature images of Bjorn Borg (representing Sweden), a Great Dane (Denmark) and Maori dancers (New Zealand) with the tagline, "They Seem Happy".
In a statement released on the party's website, Deputy Director of Elections for the Seanad Abolition Referendum, Regina Doherty, said: "This latest online initiative is all about sparking a debate about why it’s time for Ireland to move towards a single chamber parliament, by abolishing the Seanad. A total of 30 countries internationally have abolished their second chamber in the 20 th century and I think it’s time we did the same."
It continues: "Many other small successful countries, such as New Zealand, Sweden and Denmark, have abolished their second chambers as part of moves to better systems of Government. What we are saying to the Irish people in this referendum campaign is very clear. By voting Yes to abolish the Seanad on 4 October, not only can you save the country €20 million per year and reduce the number of politicians, you can also help create a more effective system of Government and politics."
(MH/CD)
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