People's Movement (Ireland)
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| Type | NGO |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | 25 Shanowen Crescent, Santry, Dublin 9, Ireland |
Chair/Cathaoirleach | Patricia McKenna |
| Website | www.people.ie |
People's Movement (Irish: Gluaiseacht an Phobail) is an Irish pressure group which campaigns on a number of issues such as protecting Irish neutrality and against greater European Union integration. The movement has also campaigned against the war on Iraq and the use of Shannon Airport by the US military. The People's Movement is considered left-wing and opposes the institutions of the European Union, arguing that they undermine workers' rights and lead to a "race to the bottom" between the workers of underdeveloped members of the EU.[1]
Sponsors
[edit]Artist Robert Ballagh, former Teachta Dála (TD) Alderman Declan Bree, former Member of the European Parliament Patricia McKenna, Councillor Chris O'Leary, Bronwen Maher, Thomas Pringle TD, Councillor Cieran Perry, Catherine Connolly TD, Irish-language broadcaster and independent councillor Seosamh Ó Cuaig, and Professor John Maguire. The late Tony Gregory TD was also a patron.
Lisbon Treaty
[edit]The group actively campaigned against the constitutional amendment to ratify the (Treaty of Lisbon) stating that it would increase Ireland's involvement in military commitments of the EU,[2] compromise workers' rights and reduce the accountability and power of the national parliament of Ireland.[3]
The People's Movement made submissions to the National Forum on Europe[4] setup in the aftermath of the rejection of the Lisbon Treaty.
References
[edit]- ^ Fitzgibbon, John (2020). "Why did Ireland Reject the Lisbon Treaty in 2008?" (PDF). University of Sussex European Institute.
- ^ "People's Movement - Lisbon Treaty". www.people.ie.
- ^ "Elections Ireland: Referendum 12 June 2008 Treaty of Lisbon I". www.electionsireland.org.
- ^ The People's Movement Submission National Forum for Europe
