Rightly or wrongly, Lisbon II is being framed as an economic choice

THE likelihood of Lisbon surviving could hinge on the dominant issue in this campaign – the economy and employment prospects.

Rightly or wrongly Lisbon II has been framed as a choice on our future economic policy. Yes for recovery and Lisbon for jobs, shout the pro-treaty clique.

And the No camp point to the imminent prospect of 500,000 being on the dole as proof the EU is not working for Ireland.