84% chief executives believe Lisbon rejection damaged country’s international reputation

IBEC, the country’s major employer body, said 84% of Irish chief executives believe last year’s Lisbon treaty rejection damaged Ireland’s international reputation.

More than 300 chief executives from across the country took part in the survey, which showed that over 98% felt that EU membership has been important to the success of Irish business.

Of companies with over 50 employees the figure was 100%, while for companies with fewer than 50 employees the figure was 97.6%.