Ganley confirms Libertas got cash from hedge fund group

ANTI-LISBON campaigner Declan Ganley confirmed his Libertas organisation received funding from a British-based hedge fund group which, according to Finance Minister Brian Lenihan, has bet on the failure of our economy.

As the campaign enters its final days, Mr Lenihan would not rule out a third vote on Lisbon if it was rejected by the Irish people for a second time on Friday, saying he is not contemplating such a result.

Mr Lenihan challenged the Libertas leader to confirm his organisation got money from London-based financiers who, he said, “would hardly be described as being interested in the economic wellbeing and future of this country”.