Lisbon guarantees - A question of trust

A new independent organisation, Ireland for Europe, has been launched by the former President of the European Parliament, Pat Cox, calling on people to vote “Yes” in the forthcoming referendum on the Lisbon treaty.

The group has attracted the support of a range of celebrities, including Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney, the Edge from U2 and Irish soccer captain Robbie Keane.

On the other side, the People Before Profit Alliance will again campaign vigorously against the treaty. Many of the same arguments are likely to be rolled out again.