Generation Yes
 The logo of Generation Yes | |
| Abbreviation | GenYes |
|---|---|
| Formation | 24 April 2009 |
| Type | Youth interest group |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Campaign for an Irish 'Yes' to the Lisbon Treaty |
| Location | |
| Website | www.generationyes.ie |
Generation Yes was an campaign group in Ireland that was active in promoting the country's European Union (EU) membership and a 'Yes' vote in the campaign prior to the second referendum on the country's ratification of the Treaty of Lisbon, which was held on 2 October 2009.[1]
The group was launched 24 April 2009 and was primarily made up of college students and graduates.[2] Generation Yes had a stated aim to use social networking websites (such as Facebook and Twitter) to organise a "grassroots movement".[3]
The organisation became inactive after the second lisbon treaty referendum.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ GenerationYes.ie - "Who are we" Archived 2009-05-24 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Irish Independent - Students launch 'Generation Yes' in Lisbon battle - April 25 2009
- ^ Irish Times - EU is Ireland's best friend, says student group - April 25, 2009
- ^ Generation Yes Website Archived 2009-04-18 at the Wayback Machine
External links
[edit]- GenerationYes.ie - Official website
- Interview with Generation Yes director Andrew Byrne - Radio France Internationale
- - Generation Yes Director Andrew Byrne debates on a BBC panel
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