Vote ‘No’ to Austerity: Public Meeting this Thursday

Vote ‘No’ to Austerity: Public Meeting this Thursday



Cork Sinn Féin is to hold a public meeting this Thursday at 7.30pm in the Metropole Hotel to urge voters to reject the EU Fiscal Compact. The main speaker at the event will be Jonathan O’Brien TD.

Speaking in advance of the meeting, Cllr Chris O’Leary said that if passed the Treaty would mean permanent austerity.



“The treaty requires member countries’ budgets to be balanced or in surplus, which in Ireland’s case would involve an additional €6 billion in cuts and tax increases after the current austerity programme ends in 2015. What is more, the treaty would force Ireland to reduce its debt to GDP ratio from 120% to 60% after 2018. This would commit us to at least a further decade of austerity after that date.”

“The last four years have shown that austerity is not working. Instead of economic recovery, we have mass unemployment, soaring emigration, and a domestic economy that continues to decline. Imposing these policies across Europe, as this treaty seeks to do, will simply push the entire continent into recession and further delay Ireland’s economic recovery.”

“I invite members of the public to come along on Thursday to find out about the implications of the austerity treaty for Ireland’s future and hear Sinn Féin’s case for a No vote.”

For further information or comment contact Cllr Chris O’Leary @ 087-2794307

Gerry Adams to Speak at Easter Commemoration

Gerry Adams to Speak at Easter Commemoration


Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams will be the main speaker at this year’s Easter Commemoration in Cork.


His keynote address, to be delivered at the republican plot in St Finbarr’s cemetery this Sunday, is expected to focus on Ireland’s economic situation, Sinn Fein’s opposition to cutbacks and austerity, and the upcoming referendum on the European Fiscal Compact.



The annual Easter commemoration will assemble at the National Monument on the Grand Parade at 2.30pm this Sunday before marching to St Finbarr’s cemetery. It will be lead by the McCurtain/McSwiney Republican Flute Band.



For further information or comment contact Cllr Mick Nugent @ 087-6755793

Press Notice: Sinn Féin to Launch Easter Lily Campaign at City Hall

Press Notice: Sinn Féin to Launch Easter Lily Campaign at City Hall


Jonathan O’Brien TD and Sinn Féin members of Cork City Council will launch a campaign this Monday urging people to wear an Easter lily and remember those who gave their lives for Irish freedom. The launch will take place at Cork City Hall at 4.30pm and will include a photocall with the six public representatives.


Speaking in advance of the event, Deputy O’Brien said:



“The Easter Lily is an emblem of unity between the different traditions within the Irish nation as well as the heroism of those who sacrificed their lives in 1916. It symbolises unity, equality and a better future for all the people of Ireland.”

“The ideals of the 1916 rising have never been as relevant as they are today. With our government in leading strings to the IMF/EU, and a referendum due on the European Austerity Treaty which would permanently give up our economic sovereignty, the importance of the freedom which the men and women of 1916 fought for is clearer than ever.”

“The leaders of the 1916 rising died for a united, free Ireland where all of the children are cherished equally. I am encouraging people across Cork to wear an Easter lily this week and remember our patriot dead with pride.”

“I would also encourage people to attend this year’s Easter Commemoration, at which the main speaker will be Gerry Adams TD. The commemoration will assemble at the National Monument at 2.30pm on Easter Sunday before marching to the Republican Plot in St Finbarr’s cemetery.”



For further information or comment contact Deputy Jonathan O’Brien @ 085-2133907