Yes Vote Needed to Support Economic Recovery and Maintain Foreign Investment

Chambers Ireland has today (30/09/09) urged Ireland to vote Yes in the Lisbon Treaty Referendum on Friday. Speaking this morning, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive said, “Friday will be a defining day for Ireland’s future. If we want to support our economy and create the best environment for improvement in our standard of living, then we must vote Yes.”

“In order to maintain our pipeline of foreign direct investment, we must vote Yes. As a small open economy massively dependent on international trade we need to ensure we foster relationships with our key trading partners. If we are seen to be out on our own on the periphery of Europe, the reasons for investing in Ireland will simply not stack up. However, if we continue to be the only English speaking economy in the Eurozone and a core member of the European Union, then we will maintain our position as one of the most logical investment locations for serving the European market of 500 million people,” he continued.

“Ireland’s dynamic economic development has been built on EU transfers and supports. The enormous improvement in environmental, social, educational and workplace conditions coupled with the reduction in our dependence on the UK as our main trading partner cannot be forgotten. These achievements are all a direct result of entering the EU in 1973.”

“We must move now to sustain our position at the heart of Europe and drive more opportunities for us all by approving the Lisbon Treaty Referendum.” Talbot concluded.