This Thursday the country will vote in the EU Fiscal Stability Treaty referendum
On Monday’s Morning Focus John Cooke was joined by two from the Yes camp and two from the No camp to debate the treaty referendum
Endorsing a Yes vote:
Timmy Dooley TD, Fianna Fail – Director of Elections
Says the treaty represents an important step forward for Ireland and for Europe
It is a common set of rules that the members of the Euro-zone and eight other countries have agreed to in terms of balanced budgets to support the currency
If we ratify the treaty it gives us access to a permanent funding facility if we need it
Pat Breen TD, Fine Gael
Says vote Yes for stability and a Yes vote will also crucially ensure that we have access to additional funding if we need it to run the country in the future
Advocating for a No vote:
Declan Ganley, Libertas Founder and Chairman, businessman and entrepreneur
He maintains that Ireland and Europe need a better deal – or at least a deal that has some faint prospect of actually working
To accept anything less would be an historic error for which our children would not forgive us- they say ‘cut the bank debt or no deal’
Gerard Leahy, Kilrush native and chartered accountant
He ran Kilrush firm for 30 years, he is also an accredited mediator and author
Activist behind www.leavetheeurovoteno.com
He says a No vote will force us to leave the euro and this would return the country to the path of economic growth and solvency.
The YES and NO campaigners have been equally vocal in the media, but what is the general mood of people on the street, and has any one side edged ahead as we approach the final few days?
Clare Fm’s Cliona Wilmott took to the streets of Ennis to ask that question.
Galway Arts Festival Giveaway
Galway Arts Festival together with Clare FM are offering listeners the chance to win tickets to see James Vincent McMorrow, Lisa Hannigan and Elaine Mai perform at the Festival Big Top on Thursday 26th July
We’re giving away a pair of tickets every morning this week – stay tuned to find out how you can win.
Crime Prevention Officer with the Clare Garda Division Sergeant Joe Downey appealed for the public’s assistance with information on crimes committed in the past week
Contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 68 48 100.
The Money Doctor John Lowe discussed mortgages and money savings tips
As always, the Money Doctor was happy to answer listeners’ personal finance queries
www.themoneydoctor.ie
Galway Arts Festival Giveaway
Galway Arts Festival together with Clare FM are offering listeners the chance to win tickets to see James Vincent McMorrow, Lisa Hannigan and Elaine Mai perform at the Festival Big Top on Thursday July 26th
We’re giving away a pair of tickets every morning this week.
The Zoology Department of NUI Galway is currently conducting a study of red and grey squirrels in the Shannon Region
They are asking people to please get in touch with information
Margaret Flaherty of the Mammal Ecology Group explained. See www.woodlandmammals.com
John Murphy of the Clare branch of Birdwatch Ireland joined John in studio to answer your bird and wildlife queries.
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