Press Notice – CSO and Credit Union Data show alternative budget strategy required
Now that the fiscal treaty referendum is completed it is time to refocus on our economic and social recovery. The Government said that the treaty was only part of what is needed; a national and EU plan to achieve investment and job growth is still missing.
Plan B offers people credible, sustainable ways of generating jobs and maintaining front line services. The plan protects the most vulnerable in society from further hardship and illustrates the urgent need to renegotiate the banking debt. Plan B works within the framework of Ireland’s present dependence on the Troika bailout programme and recognises the need for Ireland to move toward a more sustainable balance of government income and expenditure.
Claiming our Future launched the Plan B campaign on June 25. The event was held in Buswells Hotel.
Download PlanB leaflet (6MB pdf) here
Footage from the Event
Claiming Our Future launch ‘Plan B’ - Rory Hearne http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrMeuAdSWvk
Claiming Our Future launch ‘Plan B’ - Fergus Finlay, Barnardos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMSYKsCNVy4
Claiming Our Future launch ‘Plan B’ - Tom Healy, Nevin Institute http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrCUBPThfIY
Claiming Our Future launch ‘Plan B’ - Leanne Caulfield, Irish Second Level Students’ Union http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvg4ejj3hpU
Further Coverage
Niall Crowley and Rory Herne argue in favour of Plan B on Politico.
Irish Times http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2012/0625/breaking50.html
Irish Examiner http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/anti-austerity-body-unveils-15bn-stimulus-plan-198675.html