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Government announces 2nd October as date for Referendum on the Lisbon Treaty with Amendments provision for Ireland

Thursday the 9th of July 2009

EU Member States agree to additional guarantees for Ireland

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It's Time to Start Talking About What's Really in the Lisbon Treaty

Tuesday the 30th of June 2009

Lisbon Treaty Full of Opportunity for Ireland and the EU

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International perception crucial for Ireland Inc

Monday the 29th of June 2009

PJ Henehan, a tax partner in the financial services group of Ernst & Young, writes about Ireland's image being crucial for foreign direct investment 

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A Spatial Vision for Dublin

Thursday the 11th of June 2009

Key Findings of the DCBA Report on a Spatial Vision for Dublin

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Quick Guide Lisbon 2 and Ireland in the EU

Thursday the 11th of June 2009

Ireland’s Future.ie (www.irelandsfuture.ie) is an independent civil society group dedicated to explaining what the Lisbon Treaty is all about and why it’s so important to our future.

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VAT Receipts down 21% on 2008

Wednesday the 3rd of June 2009

Government expenditure up 3% on 2008 despite falling revenue

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DCBA calls for Reduction in Business Rates of 5%

Monday the 1st of June 2009

The alleged promise by Taoiseach B Cowen TD to freeze business rates in every local authority with a FF majority after the next local election is entirely inadequate.

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What Has Europe Even Done for Us?

Tuesday the 5th of May 2009

What Has Europe Even Done for Us? An article written by Mark Coleman about Ireland and the EU

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DCBA Chairman calls for Leadership and Governance

Monday the 9th of March 2009

RTE blamed for undermining consumer confidence in Q4 2008 Christmas Sales period

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US retailers report profits fall and in Europe British shops empty at an alarming rate

Monday the 2nd of March 2009

Irish Government's Response to Depression fails to deal with excessive public expenditure.

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