Chamber urges Lisbon yes vote to aid recovery

VOTING yes to Lisbon would give a major boost to the Irish economy and help it to move faster out of the current slump.

Calling for a yes to Lisbon, Cork Chamber said support for the treaty was vital to the 1,000 businesses and the 82,000 jobs it represents in the region.

At the launch of the chamber’s campaign president Ger O’Mahoney said: “A yes vote in the upcoming referendum on October 2 is critical for the successful growth of the Cork region.