Government makes us look like fools in Europe

CONTRARY to what Taoiseach Brian Cowen thinks, it wasn’t the amount of money spent by Declan Ganley or Libertas that led to a resounding no vote in the referendum on the Lisbon Treaty.

Declan Ganley, Mary Lou McDonald and Kathy Sinnott were some of the champions of a very effective no campaign.

Each had a clear understanding of the treaty and the consequences for Ireland and Europe if it comes into force.