Menu
31/01/2008
Taoiseach Backs EU Treaty
The Taoiseach has strongly endorsed the EU Reform Treaty and said that he is confident that the Irish people will safeguard Ireland’s future economic stability and growth by strongly supporting it.
In his first major public statement on the Treaty, the Taoiseach emphasised that the Reform Treaty’s sensible and pragmatic approach to modernising the European Union very much reflected Ireland’s approach to the Union.
Speaking at the National Forum on Europe today, the Taoiseach said: “The Irish people want a Europe that is equipped to support social and economic development and job creation, and rise to the global challenges of the 21st century.”
He said that the Treaty is a balanced document which provides a sensible and pragmatic recipe for a more efficient and effective EU.
"It modernises the Union’s institutions to better deliver for Europe and its citizens in the face of increasingly international challenges. It strengthens democracy, improves decision-making, and protects the rights of individuals within the Union, while making the Union more effective on the international stage,'' he addded.
Cautioning against taking the Union for granted, the Taoiseach recalled the massive benefits to Ireland of EU membership which range from the single market and the euro, to cheaper air travel, the European Health Insurance Card scheme and the freedom to travel, study and work across Europe.
Concluding his address, the Taoiseach added that Ireland was presented with an opportunity to affirm our commitment to the European project in these times of global economic turbulence.
He claimed support for the Treaty would send a positive signal of Ireland’s ability and willingness to embrace progress and maintain a leadership role in a fast changing world.
(VB)
In his first major public statement on the Treaty, the Taoiseach emphasised that the Reform Treaty’s sensible and pragmatic approach to modernising the European Union very much reflected Ireland’s approach to the Union.
Speaking at the National Forum on Europe today, the Taoiseach said: “The Irish people want a Europe that is equipped to support social and economic development and job creation, and rise to the global challenges of the 21st century.”
He said that the Treaty is a balanced document which provides a sensible and pragmatic recipe for a more efficient and effective EU.
"It modernises the Union’s institutions to better deliver for Europe and its citizens in the face of increasingly international challenges. It strengthens democracy, improves decision-making, and protects the rights of individuals within the Union, while making the Union more effective on the international stage,'' he addded.
Cautioning against taking the Union for granted, the Taoiseach recalled the massive benefits to Ireland of EU membership which range from the single market and the euro, to cheaper air travel, the European Health Insurance Card scheme and the freedom to travel, study and work across Europe.
Concluding his address, the Taoiseach added that Ireland was presented with an opportunity to affirm our commitment to the European project in these times of global economic turbulence.
He claimed support for the Treaty would send a positive signal of Ireland’s ability and willingness to embrace progress and maintain a leadership role in a fast changing world.
(VB)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
08 September 2009
Councillors Oppose Lisbon Treaty
A coalition of 135 town and county councillors has joined forces in opposition of the Lisbon Treaty. The group includes Socialist Party councillors, members of the Labour Party, the People Before Profit alliance, the Workers Unemployed South Tipperary Action Group and several Independents.
Councillors Oppose Lisbon Treaty
A coalition of 135 town and county councillors has joined forces in opposition of the Lisbon Treaty. The group includes Socialist Party councillors, members of the Labour Party, the People Before Profit alliance, the Workers Unemployed South Tipperary Action Group and several Independents.
16 June 2008
Cowen Under Pressure To Keep Lisbon Alive
Brian Cowen is facing mounting pressure on his next move following the Lisbon Treaty 'No' vote. European Union foreign ministers insisted on Monday that the EU reform treaty was alive despite Ireland's 'No' vote although conceded they had no "quick fixes" for rescuing it.
Cowen Under Pressure To Keep Lisbon Alive
Brian Cowen is facing mounting pressure on his next move following the Lisbon Treaty 'No' vote. European Union foreign ministers insisted on Monday that the EU reform treaty was alive despite Ireland's 'No' vote although conceded they had no "quick fixes" for rescuing it.
24 June 2011
Costello Elected Chairman On European Union Affairs
Joe Costello, TD has been elected Chairman of the Committee on European Union Affairs. Speaking after his election, Deputy Costello said: “The European Union is playing an increasingly important role in Irish Parliamentary affairs. Approximately half of the legislation enacted in Ireland emanates from the European Union.
Costello Elected Chairman On European Union Affairs
Joe Costello, TD has been elected Chairman of the Committee on European Union Affairs. Speaking after his election, Deputy Costello said: “The European Union is playing an increasingly important role in Irish Parliamentary affairs. Approximately half of the legislation enacted in Ireland emanates from the European Union.
30 April 2008
Sinn Fein Launch 'No' Vote Leaflet
Sinn Féin has launched a national 'No Vote' leafleting campaign claiming the Lisbon Treaty will damage the standing of workers.
Sinn Fein Launch 'No' Vote Leaflet
Sinn Féin has launched a national 'No Vote' leafleting campaign claiming the Lisbon Treaty will damage the standing of workers.
02 December 2008
Cowen Faces EU Leaders On Lisbon
Taoiseach Brian Cowen is to face a series of meetings with European leaders on Wednesday on the Irish position regarding the Lisbon Treaty. The meetings come ahead of a crucial European Council meeting next week, and will focus on finding a solution following Ireland's rejection of the Lisbon Treaty referendum last June.
Cowen Faces EU Leaders On Lisbon
Taoiseach Brian Cowen is to face a series of meetings with European leaders on Wednesday on the Irish position regarding the Lisbon Treaty. The meetings come ahead of a crucial European Council meeting next week, and will focus on finding a solution following Ireland's rejection of the Lisbon Treaty referendum last June.
-
Ireland WeatherToday:The day will be very windy with strong to gale force westerly winds becoming occasionally severe along the north coast. Sunny spells will be interspersed with scattered showers. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:West to northwest gale force winds, severe along the north coast, will continue overnight. Frequent showers persist, merging into longer periods of rain at times and turning wintry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
