SF admits Lisbon campaign funding difficulties

SINN Féin is having problems rallying grassroots members to raise cash for their anti-Lisbon Treaty campaign, a senior party member admitted yesterday.

Despite president Gerry Adams promising a high-profile fight, Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin conceded difficulties in getting members to fundraise after the local and European elections.

At the launch of the party’s No campaign, the Cavan/Monaghan TD would not say how much they would spend persuading voters to reject the treaty, but promised a vigorous debate.